The year 570 AD in which the Prophet was born is called the Year of the Elephant because?
A
A solar eclipse occurred
B
The elephant appeared as a sign
C
Abraha's army with elephants attacked Makkah
D
Elephants were used in trade
Correct Answer: Option C — Abraha's army with elephants attacked Makkah
Explanation:
570 AD is called the Year of the Elephant because Abraha the Abyssinian ruler of Yemen marched toward Makkah with a large army including war elephants intending to destroy the Kaaba. Allah sent flocks of birds (Ababeel) that pelted the army with stones of baked clay destroying them as described in Surah Al-Fil (Chapter 105).