The Hijra to Madinah and the Cave of Thawr

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'Ubadah ibn al-Samit, one of those present on the night of al-'Aqabah, reported a pledge the Prophet ﷺ took from a group of his companions. What did they pledge not to do to their children?
1. Neglecting them
2. Selling them
3. Cursing them
4. Killing them
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Answer: Killing them
The Prophet ﷺ asked them to pledge that they would not kill their children.

بايعوني على أن لا تشركوا بالله شيئا ولا تسرقوا ولا تزنوا ولا تقتلوا أولادكم ولا تأتوا ببهتان تفترونه بين أيديكم وأرجلكم ولا تعصوني في
Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit:Who had taken part in the battle of Badr with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and had been amongst his companions on the night of Al-`Aqaba Pledge: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), surrounded by a group of his companions said, "Come along and give me the pledge of allegiance that you will not worship anything besides Allah, will not steal, will not commit illegal sexual intercourse will not kill your children, will not utter; slander, invented by yourself, and will not disobey me if I order you to do something good.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3892 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
In the pledge reported by 'Ubadah ibn al-Samit, who was present on the night of al-'Aqabah, the companions promised not to disobey the Prophet ﷺ. In what?
1. In what is good
2. In everything
3. In matters of war
4. In his private affairs
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Answer: In what is good
The pledge was not to disobey him in what is good.

تسرقوا ولا تزنوا ولا تقتلوا أولادكم ولا تأتوا ببهتان تفترونه بين أيديكم وأرجلكم ولا تعصوني في معروف فمن وفي منكم فأجره على الله ومن
Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit:Who had taken part in the battle of Badr with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and had been amongst his companions on the night of Al-`Aqaba Pledge: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), surrounded by a group of his companions said, "Come along and give me the pledge of allegiance that you will not worship anything besides Allah, will not steal, will not commit illegal sexual intercourse will not kill your children, will not utter; slander, invented by yourself, and will not disobey me if I order you to do something good.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3892 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
In a pledge reported by 'Ubadah ibn al-Samit, the Prophet ﷺ had his companions promise to avoid several sins. If one of them committed such a sin and was punished for it in this world, what did he say that punishment would be?
1. A trial for him
2. An expiation for it
3. A warning to others
4. A debt still owed
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Answer: An expiation for it
The Prophet ﷺ said that being punished for it in this world would be an expiation for him.

معروف فمن وفي منكم فأجره على الله ومن أصاب من ذلك شيئا فعوقب به في الدنيا فهو له كفارة ومن أصاب من ذلك شيئا
And if one of you commits any of these sins and is punished in this world then that will be his expiation for it, and if one of you commits any of these sins and Allah screens his sin, then his matter, will rest with Allah: If He will, He will punish him and if He will,.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3892 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
In a pledge reported by 'Ubadah ibn al-Samit, the Prophet ﷺ had his companions promise to avoid several sins. If one of them committed such a sin and Allah concealed it, what did he say about that person's case?
1. He must report it to the Prophet ﷺ
2. It is forgiven without question
3. His matter rests with Allah, who may punish him or pardon him
4. He must give the pledge again
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Answer: His matter rests with Allah, who may punish him or pardon him
The Prophet ﷺ said that such a person's matter rests with Allah, who will punish him if He wills and pardon him if He wills.

فهو له كفارة ومن أصاب من ذلك شيئا فستره الله فأمره إلى الله إن شاء عاقبه وإن شاء عفا عنه قال فبايعته على ذلك
And if one of you commits any of these sins and is punished in this world then that will be his expiation for it, and if one of you commits any of these sins and Allah screens his sin, then his matter, will rest with Allah: If He will, He will punish him and if He will,. He will excuse him."Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3892 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
While the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr hid in the cave of Thawr, Amir ibn Fuhayrah, Abu Bakr's freed slave, brought a flock of milch sheep to them each night. When did he bring it?
1. At midnight
2. Just before dawn
3. In the afternoon
4. A little after nightfall
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Answer: A little after nightfall
'A'ishah reported that Amir ibn Fuhayrah used to bring the milch sheep to them a little while after nightfall, to rest the sheep there.

عامر بن فهيرة مولى أبي بكر منحة من غنم فيريحها عليهما حين تذهب ساعة من العشاء
'Amir bin Fuhaira, the freed slave of Abu Bakr, used to bring the milch sheep (of his master, Abu Bakr) to them a little while after nightfall in order to rest the sheep there.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3905 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
In the cave of Thawr, the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr had fresh milk every night from the sheep that Amir ibn Fuhayrah brought. How did they warm some of the milk?
1. By throwing heated stones into it
2. Over a small fire
3. By mixing it with hot water
4. In a warm waterskin
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Answer: By throwing heated stones into it
'A'ishah said they had fresh milk at night, and also milk which they warmed by throwing heated stones into it.

غنم فيريحها عليهما حين تذهب ساعة من العشاء فيبيتان في رسل وهو لبن منحتهما ورضيفهما حتى
So they always had fresh milk at night, the milk of their sheep, and the milk which they warmed by throwing heated stones in it.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3905 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
When the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr left the cave of Thawr for Madinah, Amir ibn Fuhayrah, who had brought sheep to them there, went with them. How did he travel?
1. He walked beside them the whole way
2. He rode behind each of them in turns
3. He went ahead alone on foot to scout
4. He joined them later by another road
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Answer: He rode behind each of them in turns
'A'ishah said that when they left the cave, Amir went out with them, and the two of them took turns making him ride behind them until they reached Madinah.

يسرح فلا يفطن به أحد من الرعاء فلما خرج خرج معهما يعقبانه حتى قدما المدينة فقتل
When the Prophet (and Abu Bakr) went away (from the Cave), he (i.e. 'Amir) too went along with them and they both used to make him ride at the back of their camels in turns till they reached Medina.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4093 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Amir ibn Fuhayrah, who brought sheep to the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr in the cave of Thawr and travelled with them to Madinah, was killed later on. At which event?
1. Uhud
2. Badr
3. Bi'r Ma'unah
4. al-Raji'
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Answer: Bi'r Ma'unah
'A'ishah said that Amir ibn Fuhayrah was killed on the day of Bi'r Ma'unah.

يسرح فلا يفطن به أحد من الرعاء فلما خرج خرج معهما يعقبانه حتى قدما المدينة فقتل عامر بن فهيرة يوم بئر معونة
When the Prophet (and Abu Bakr) went away (from the Cave), he (i.e. 'Amir) too went along with them and they both used to make him ride at the back of their camels in turns till they reached Medina. 'Amir bin Fuhaira was martyred on the day of Bir Ma'una.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4093 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
On the Hijra, Abu Bakr and the Prophet ﷺ left Mecca while the pagans were searching for them, and travelled through the night and into the next day. Abu Bakr looked around for shade. What did he come across that had a little shade?
1. A tree
2. A tent
3. A wall
4. A rock
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Answer: A rock
Abu Bakr said he came across a rock and found a little shade there.

عازب لا حتى تحدثنا كيف صنعت أنت ورسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حين خرجتما من مكة والمشركون يطلبونكم قال ارتحلنا من مكة فأحيينا أو سرينا ليلتنا ويومنا حتى أظهرنا وقام قائم الظهيرة فرميت ببصري هل أرى من ظل فآوي إليه فإذا صخرة أتيتها فنظرت بقية ظل لها
`Azib said, "No, unless you relate to me what happened to you and Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) when you left Mecca while the pagans were in search of you." Abu Bakr said, "We left Mecca and we traveled continuously for that night and the following day till it was midday. I looked (around) searching for shade to take as shelter, and suddenly I came across a rock, and found a little shade there.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3652 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
On the Hijra, Abu Bakr brought milk to the Prophet ﷺ, who had woken, and said, "Drink, O Allah's Messenger." Until when did the Prophet ﷺ drink, according to Abu Bakr?
1. Until Abu Bakr was pleased
2. Until the cup was empty
3. Until the shepherd came back
4. Until the heat of the day had passed
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Answer: Until Abu Bakr was pleased
Abu Bakr said the Prophet ﷺ drank until he, Abu Bakr, was pleased.

به إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فوافقته قد استيقظ فقلت اشرب يا رسول الله فشرب حتى رضيت ثم قلت قد آن الرحيل يا
Then I took the milk to the Prophet (ﷺ) whom I found awake. I said to him, 'Drink, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ).' So he drank till I became pleased.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3652 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
On the Hijra, a shepherd was about to milk for Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr asked him to tie the legs of one of the sheep and to clean part of it. Which part?
1. Its hooves
2. Its udder
3. Its back
4. Its mouth
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Answer: Its udder
Abu Bakr said he asked the shepherd to tie the legs of one sheep and clean its udder.

نعم فأمرته فاعتقل شاة من غنمه ثم أمرته أن ينفض ضرعها من الغبار ثم أمرته أن ينفض كفيه فقال هكذا ضرب إحدى كفيه بالأخرى
Then I asked him to tie the legs of one of the sheep and clean its udder, and then ordered him to clean his hands from dust. Then the shepherd cleaned his hands by striking his hands against one another.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3652 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
On the Hijra, a shepherd milked a small amount of milk for Abu Bakr. What did Abu Bakr do so that the lower part of the milk became cold before he took it to the Prophet ﷺ?
1. Set it in the shade
2. Buried the cup in the sand
3. Poured water on it
4. Fanned it with his garment
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Answer: Poured water on it
Abu Bakr said he poured water on the milk until its lower part was cold.

خرقة فصببت على اللبن حتى برد أسفله فانطلقت به إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فوافقته
I poured water on the milk container till its lower part was cold.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3652 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
When the Prophet ﷺ came to the mosque at Quba', riding or on foot, how many rak'ahs did he pray in it?
1. Two
2. Four
3. Three
4. One
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Answer: Two
Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet ﷺ came to the mosque at Quba' riding and on foot, and prayed two rak'ahs in it.

«كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يأتي مسجد قباء راكبا وماشيا، فيصلي فيه ركعتين»، قال
Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to the mosque at Quba' riding and on foot, and he observed two rak'ahs of (Nafl prayer) in itTranslation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 1399b · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
News reached the Prophet ﷺ of a dispute among a group at Quba', and he went there with some of his companions to reconcile them. Which group was it?
1. Banu al-Najjar
2. Banu Amr ibn Awf
3. Banu Salim
4. Banu Abd al-Ashhal
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Answer: Banu Amr ibn Awf
Sahl ibn Sa'd reported that the news about the people of Banu Amr ibn Awf at Quba' reached the Prophet ﷺ, and he went to them to reconcile them.

بلغ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن بني عمرو بن عوف بقباء كان بينهم شيء فخرج يصلح بينهم في أناس من أصحابه فحبس
Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:The news about the differences amongst the people of Bani `Amr bin `Auf at Quba reached Allah's Apostle and so he went to them along with some of his companions to affect a reconciliation.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1218 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
At Quba', the Prophet ﷺ was delayed while settling a dispute and the time for prayer came. Who went to Abu Bakr and asked whether he would lead the people in prayer?
1. Umar
2. Ali
3. Bilal
4. Uthman
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Answer: Bilal
Bilal came to Abu Bakr, told him the Prophet ﷺ was detained and the prayer was due, and asked if he would lead the people.

بلغ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن بني عمرو بن عوف بقباء كان بينهم شيء فخرج يصلح بينهم في أناس من أصحابه فحبس رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وحانت الصلاة فجاء بلال إلى أبي بكر رضي الله عنهما فقال يا أبا بكر إن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قد حبس وقد حانت الصلاة
Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:The news about the differences amongst the people of Bani `Amr bin `Auf at Quba reached Allah's Apostle and so he went to them along with some of his companions to affect a reconciliation. Allah's Apostle was delayed there and the time for the prayer became due. Bilal came to Abu Bakr and said, "O Abu Bakr! Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) is detained (there) and the time for the prayer is due. Will you lead the people in prayer?"Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1218 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Abu Bakr was leading the prayer when the Prophet ﷺ arrived, and the people clapped. Afterwards, what did the Prophet ﷺ tell them to say when something unusual happens in the prayer?
1. Allahu Akbar
2. Alhamdulillah
3. Astaghfirullah
4. Subhan Allah
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Answer: Subhan Allah
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever is confronted with something unusual in the prayer should say 'Subhan Allah'.

شئت فأقام بلال الصلاة وتقدم أبو بكر رضي الله عنه فكبر للناس وجاء رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يمشي في الصفوف يشقها شقا حتى قام في الصف فأخذ الناس في التصفيح قال سهل التصفيح هو التصفيق قال وكان أبو بكر رضي الله عنه لا يلتفت في صلاته فلما أكثر الناس التفت فإذا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فأشار إليه يأمره أن يصلي فرفع أبو بكر رضي الله عنه يده فحمد الله ثم رجع القهقري وراءه حتى قام في الصف وتقدم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فصلى للناس فلما فرغ أقبل على الناس فقال يا أيها الناس ما لكم حين نابكم شيء في الصلاة أخذتم بالتصفيح إنما التصفيح للنساء من نابه شيء في صلاته فليقل سبحان الله ثم
So Bilal pronounced the Iqama and Abu Bakr went forward and the people said Takbir. In the meantime, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came piercing through the rows till he stood in the (first) row and the people started clapping. Abu Bakr, would never look hither and thither during the prayer but when the people clapped much he looked back and saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). The Prophet (ﷺ) beckoned him to carry on. Abu Bakr raised both his hands, praised Allah and retreated till he stood in the row and Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went forward and led the people in the prayer. When he had finished the prayer, he addressed the people and said, "O people! Why did you start clapping when something happened to you in the prayer? Clapping is for women. Whenever one is confronted with something unusual in the prayer one should say, 'Subhan Allah'."Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 1218 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
After reaching Madinah, the Prophet ﷺ stayed in the upper part of the city with Banu 'Amr ibn 'Awf. How many nights did he stay among them?
1. Fourteen nights
2. Three nights
3. Seven nights
4. Thirty nights
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Answer: Fourteen nights
Anas reported that the Prophet ﷺ stayed fourteen nights with Banu 'Amr ibn 'Awf in the upper part of Madinah.

فنزل في علو المدينة، في حي يقال لهم بنو عمرو بن عوف، فأقام فيهم أربع عشرة ليلة، ثم إنه أرسل إلى ملأ بني النجار،
Anas b. Malik reported:The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to Medina and stayed in the upper part of Medina for fourteen nights with a tribe called Banu 'Amr b 'Auf.Translation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 524a · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
In Madinah, before the mosque was built, the Prophet ﷺ prayed wherever the prayer time reached him. Where else did he pray?
1. On the roofs of the Ansar's houses
2. In the folds of sheep and goats
3. In the courtyard of the market
4. Beside the wells outside the city
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Answer: In the folds of sheep and goats
Anas said that the Prophet ﷺ prayed when the time for prayer came, and he also prayed in the folds of sheep and goats.

بفناء أبي أيوب، قال: فكان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصلي حيث أدركته الصلاة، ويصلي في مرابض الغنم، ثم إنه أمر بالمسجد، قال
He (the narrator) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said prayer when the time came for prayer, and he prayed in the fold of goats and sheep.Translation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 524a · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
After his first fourteen nights in Madinah with Banu 'Amr ibn 'Awf, the Prophet ﷺ sent for the chiefs of Banu al-Najjar. How did they come to him?
1. On horseback
2. Bringing gifts of dates
3. With their swords girded on
4. Carrying their banners
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Answer: With their swords girded on
Anas said the chiefs of Banu al-Najjar came with their swords girded on.

ليلة، ثم إنه أرسل إلى ملأ بني النجار، فجاءوا متقلدين بسيوفهم، قال: فكأني أنظر إلى رسول
He then sent for the chiefs of Banu al-Najir, and they came with swords around their inecks.Translation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 524a · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
After the Prophet ﷺ sent for the chiefs of Banu al-Najjar, he rode with Abu Bakr behind him and the chiefs around him until he alighted. In whose courtyard did he alight?
1. Sa'd ibn Mu'adh
2. Abu Talhah
3. Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah
4. Abu Ayyub
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Answer: Abu Ayyub
Anas described the Prophet ﷺ on his mount with Abu Bakr behind him and the chiefs of Banu al-Najjar around him, until he alighted in the courtyard of Abu Ayyub.

الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على راحلته، وأبو بكر ردفه، وملأ بني النجار حوله، حتى ألقى بفناء أبي أيوب، قال: فكان رسول الله صلى
He (the narrator) said: I perceive as if I am seeing the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on his ride with Abu Bakr behind him and the chiefs of Banu al-Najjar around him till he alighted in the courtyard of Abu Ayyub.Translation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 524a · Grade: Sahih (authentic)

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