Question 246:

• JAMB 1991

The Prophet’s uncle who lost his life in the
battle of Badr was

A. Hamzah
B. Abbās
C. Abū Tālib
D. Abū Jahl

Question 247:

• JAMB 1991

The Quyaysh boycotted Banū Hāshim
because they

A. Had all accepted Islam
B. Refused to accept Islam
C. Planned to migrate to Yathrib with the Prophet (S.A.W)
D. Protected the Prophet (S.A.W) and refused to surrender him.

Question 248:

• JAMB 1991

The success of the business venture which
Muhammed (S.A.W) carried out for
Khadījah was due mainly to

A. Khadījah’s love for him
B. The fact that he was a prophet
C. His dedication and honesty
D. The skill and hardwork of his assistants.

Question 249:

• JAMB 1991

The social reforms witnessed by Arabia
during the life time of the Prophet (S.A.W)
included the

A. Abolition of slave ownership
B. Improvement in slave/master relations
C. Modification of the practice of infanticide
D. Universal recognition of the Arabs as the superior race

Question 250:

• JAMB 1991

The treaty of al-Hudaybiyyah was expected
to last

A. Ten years
B. Three years
C. Ten months
D. Six months