In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Islamic Studies question asks: In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born? The correct choice is B. Makkah. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Madinah
Why not A: Madinah is where the Prophet migrated (Hijrah), not where he was born.
- B. Makkah ✓
- C. Taif
Why not C: Taif is where the Prophet sought support later; it is not his birthplace.
- D. Jerusalem
Why not D: Jerusalem (Al-Quds) is associated with Isra and Mi'raj, not birth.
Correct answer
B. Makkah
Explanation
Makkah (option B) is the accepted answer to “In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born”. Option A (Madinah) is wrong: Madinah is where the Prophet migrated (Hijrah), not where he was born. Option C (Taif) is wrong: Taif is where the Prophet sought support later; it is not his birthplace. Option D (Jerusalem) is wrong: Jerusalem (Al-Quds) is associated with Isra and Mi'raj, not birth. Keep Makkah as the Islamic Studies fact for this stem.
Source: Seerah literature (Ibn Hisham / Ibn Ishaq)
Tags: Seerah
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, FPSC CSS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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