In which year of the Islamic calendar did the Hijrah (migration to Madinah) take place?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General, FPSC CSS practice.
The question is: “In which year of the Islamic calendar did the Hijrah (migration to Madinah) take place?”
The accepted answer is A. 1 AH. The Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar — year 1 AH, corresponding to 622 CE.
- A. 1 AH ✓
- B. 5 AH
Why not B: 5 AH is associated with later Madinan events such as the Battle of the Trench era timeline debates, not Hijrah.
- C. 10 AH
Why not C: 10 AH is around the Farewell Pilgrimage period.
- D. 11 AH
Why not D: 11 AH is the year of the Prophet's death.
Correct answer
A. 1 AH
Explanation
The Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar — year 1 AH, corresponding to 622 CE.
Source: Seerah / Islamic calendar history
Tags: Seerah, Islamic History
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, FPSC CSS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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