All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

651. The term " Darul Imarat" means?

• A. Parliament
• B. Governor House
• C. Senate House
• D. Bank

Explanation: Dar al-Imarah literally means the house or seat of the governor's administration, so it corresponds to a Governor House. It was an administrative center, not a parliament, senate, or bank.

652. The capital of Ummyad Dynasty was___________?

• A. Madinah
• B. Makkah
• C. Damascus
• D. Cairo

Explanation: The Umayyad caliphate made Damascus its capital, especially after Muawiyah (RA) established his rule there. Madinah and Makkah were important Islamic centers, but neither was the Umayyad administrative capital.

653. Musa Bin Naseer was Governor of ________?

• A. North America
• B. North Africa
• C. South America
• D. Asia

Explanation: Musa bin Nusayr served as the governor of North Africa under the Umayyad caliphate and directed the Muslim expansion toward the Iberian Peninsula. The other options are continents that do not match his office.

654. How many volumes does the book 'Seerat-un-Nabi' by Shibli and Suleman Nadvi consist of __________?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 7

Explanation: The Urdu Seerat-un-Nabi begun by Shibli Nomani and completed by Sulaiman Nadvi is a seven-volume work. Shibli wrote the initial portion, while Sulaiman Nadvi completed the remaining volumes.

655. The Battle of Karbala took place on which Hijri?

• A. 61 AH
• B. 65 AH
• C. 68 AH
• D. 69 AH

Explanation: The Battle of Karbala occurred on 10 Muharram 61 AH, when Imam Husayn رضي الله عنه and his companions were martyred. The date is remembered as Ashura.

656. Who was known to be the first martyr of Karbala.?

• A. Sakinah bint Hussain
• B. The tribe of Bani Asad
• C. Hurr ibn Yazid
• D. None

Explanation: Hurr ibn Yazid is commonly identified as the first martyr from Imam Husayn’s camp at Karbala after he changed allegiance and fought beside Husayn. This qualification matters because other figures died earlier in the wider events connected with Karbala.

657. Which companion of Prophet (PBUH) was awarded with the title of "The sword of Allah"?

• A. Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A)
• B. Umar Farooque (R.A)
• C. Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A)
• D. Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)

Explanation: Khalid bin Waleed رضي الله عنه was given the title Saifullah, meaning the Sword of Allah, for his exceptional military leadership. The title was not assigned to the other listed companions.

658. What companion of Prophet (PBUH) was awarded with the title of "The lion of Allah"?

• A. Umar Farooque (R.A)
• B. Hamza bin Abdul Mattalib (R.A)
• C. Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)
• D. None of these

Explanation: Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib رضي الله عنه is known as Asadullah, meaning the Lion of Allah, because of his courage and bravery. Khalid bin Waleed is instead associated with the title Sword of Allah.

659. Khateeb-ul-Ambia was the title of __________.

• A. Prophet Dawood (A.S)
• B. Prophet Nooh (A.S)
• C. Prophet Yaqoob (A.S)
• D. Prophet Shoaib (A.S)

Explanation: Prophet Shu'aib (A.S.) is called Khateeb-ul-Ambia because of his eloquent preaching and persuasive address to his people. Dawood, Nooh and Yaqoob (A.S.) are associated with other notable qualities, not this title.

660. __________ takes out souls of life bearing creatures.

• A. Jibrael (A.S)
• B. Mikael (A.S)
• C. Israfeel (A.S)
• D. Izraeel (A.S)

Explanation: Izraeel (A.S.), traditionally known as the Angel of Death, is assigned the taking of souls. Jibrael conveys revelation, Mikael is associated with rain and sustenance, and Israfeel will blow the trumpet.