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Ghazwat covers the military expeditions led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Khaybar, Hunayn and Tabuk. The topic examines their causes, dates, locations, commanders, outcomes and lessons, while distinguishing a Ghazwa, which the Prophet personally led, from a Sariyyah led by another commander.

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  • A. Ghazwa-e-Uhud
  • B. Ghazwa-e-Badr
  • C. Ghazwa-e-Khandaq
  • D. Ghazwa-e-Khyber

Explanation: Ghazwa-e-Badr, fought in 2 AH, was the first major battle of Islam and the first in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) participated personally…

Correct answer: Ghazwa-e-Badr
Moderate
  • A. Uhad
  • B. Badar
  • C. Khyber
  • D. None

Explanation: Angels supported the Muslims in the Battle of Badr, as mentioned in the Quran, including the promise of thousands of angels for…

Correct answer: Badar
Very hard
  • A. 2 AH
  • B. 4 AH
  • C. 5 AH
  • D. 3 AHOnline Quiz Platform

Explanation: The Battle of Uhud was fought in 3 AH, one year after Badr. It occurred near Madinah and involved the Muslims facing the Quraysh of Makkah.

Correct answer: 3 AHOnline Quiz Platform
Very hard
  • A. Hazrat Abu Talha (R.A)
  • B. Hazrat Abu Dahana (R.A)
  • C. Hazrat Hanzala (R.A)
  • D. Hazrat Saad (R.A)

Explanation: Hazrat Hanzalah (RA) received the title Ghaseel-ul-Malaikah, meaning the one washed by the angels.

Correct answer: Hazrat Hanzala (R.A)
Hard
  • A. Sayee
  • B. Sariyya
  • C. Jaziya
  • D. Al-Fay

Explanation: A sariyyah was a military expedition sent by the Prophet ﷺ but led by another companion, so the Prophet did not personally participate.

Correct answer: Sariyya
Very hard
  • A. Hazrat khalid bin waleed (R.A)
  • B. Abdur Rehman Bin Auf (R.A)
  • C. Abdullah Bin Rawaha(R.A)
  • D. None of above

Explanation: At Mu'tah, Zayd bin Harithah, Ja'far bin Abi Talib and Abdullah bin Rawahah were successively martyred, after which Khalid bin al-Walid…

Correct answer: Hazrat khalid bin waleed (R.A)
Moderate
  • A. Hunain
  • B. Tabook
  • C. Ohad
  • D. Mota

Explanation: The Tabuk expedition ended without a direct battle because the Byzantine forces did not confront the Muslims.

Correct answer: Tabook
Moderate
  • A. Jabal-e-Safa
  • B. Jabel-e-Yahnene
  • C. Jabal-e-ohad
  • D. Jabal al-Rumah

Explanation: The 50 archers were stationed on Jabal al-Rumah, also called the Mount of the Archers, during the Battle of Uhud.

Correct answer: Jabal al-Rumah
Hard
  • A. 9 A.H
  • B. 10 A.H
  • C. 11 A.H
  • D. 12 A.H

Explanation: The expedition of Usamah bin Zaid was the last major sariyyah ordered by the Prophet (PBUH), and it was dispatched toward Syria in 11 AH.

Correct answer: 11 A.H
Moderate
  • A. 1. A.H
  • B. 2 A.H
  • C. 3. A.H
  • D. 4 A.H

Explanation: The first sariyyah was sent in 1 AH under Hazrat Hamza (RA), toward the coastal area of Sif al-Bahr near Rabigh.

Correct answer: 1. A.H
Fairly easy
  • A. Hazrat Umer (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Hamza (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Khalid-bin-walid (RA)
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Hazrat Hamza (RA) commanded the first sariyyah sent after the migration, making him the first appointed commander of an Islamic military…

Correct answer: Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Very hard
  • A. Aqib bin Aseed
  • B. Mnzar bin Amr
  • C. Abu Bray
  • D. Ubada bin Samit

Explanation: Abu Bara Amir bin Malik requested the Prophet (PBUH) to send Quran teachers to Najd; the group was later attacked at Bir Ma'una.

Correct answer: Abu Bray
Fairly easy
  • A. Abu Sufyan
  • B. Utba
  • C. Abu Jehl
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Abu Jahl, whose name was Amr ibn Hisham, was the leading commander of the pagan army at Badr.

Correct answer: Abu Jehl
Fairly easy
  • A. Tabook
  • B. Khyber
  • C. Badr
  • D. Hunain

Explanation: The participants of Badr received exceptional distinction because they were the first major Muslim force and fought under especially…

Correct answer: Badr
Fairly easy
  • A. Abu Sufyan
  • B. Suhail bin Amar
  • C. Utba
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Suhail bin Amr represented the Quraysh when the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was written, while Abu Sufyan was not the signatory on their behalf.

Correct answer: Suhail bin Amar
Hard
  • A. 3AH
  • B. 4AH
  • C. 5AH
  • D. 6AH

Explanation: Ghazwa Ghatfan is generally placed in 3 AH in the standard Pakistani seerah timeline.

Correct answer: 3AH
Hard
  • A. Iran
  • B. Iraq
  • C. Palestine
  • D. Jordan

Explanation: Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (RA) was martyred in the Battle of Mu'tah, and his grave is traditionally identified in Jordan near the…

Correct answer: Jordan
Hard
  • A. 20000
  • B. 30000
  • C. 40000
  • D. 50000

Explanation: About 30,000 Muslims marched from Madinah for the Battle of Tabuk, making it the largest expedition led by the Prophet (PBUH).

Correct answer: 30000
Moderate
  • A. 20
  • B. 30
  • C. 40
  • D. 50

Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) stationed fifty archers on Mount Uhud under the command of Abdullah bin Jubair (RA).

Correct answer: 50
Moderate
  • A. 1000
  • B. 1100
  • C. 1200
  • D. 1300

Explanation: The Quraysh force at the Battle of Badr numbered about 1,000, while the Muslim force was approximately 313.

Correct answer: 1000

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