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339 Islamic History MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Islamic History covers the major political, religious, intellectual and cultural developments of Muslim civilisation after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including the Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid and later Muslim states. It also addresses important rulers, institutions, scholarly achievements, conquests and factors behind political change, without being limited to the Prophet’s biography.
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- A. Noah (عليهم السلام)
- B. Essa (عليهم السلام)
- C. Musa (عليهم السلام)
- D. Haroon (عليهم السلام)
Explanation: Prophet Nuh (AS) is called Shaykh al-Anbiya because of his exceptionally long life and prolonged preaching among his people.
Correct answer: Noah (عليهم السلام)- A. Hazrat Adam (A.S)
- B. Hzarat Moosa (A.S)
- C. Hazrat Nooh (A.S)
- D. Hazrat Ibbrahim (A.s)
Explanation: Nuh (AS) is known as Adam-e-Sani, meaning the second Adam, because humanity was continued through his descendants after the Flood.
Correct answer: Hazrat Nooh (A.S)- A. 10 October 680
- B. 12 October 680
- C. 14 October 680
- D. 16 October 680
Explanation: The Battle of Karbala occurred on 10 Muharram 61 AH, corresponding to 10 October 680 CE in the commonly used conversion.
Correct answer: 10 October 680- A. Hazrat Ishaq (AS)
- B. Hazrat Ibrahim(A.S)
- C. HAZRAT KHIZAR (A.S)
- D. Hazrat Yousaf (A.S)
Explanation: In Surah Al-Kahf, Khidr (AS) teaches Musa (AS) through a journey involving events whose wisdom Musa initially questions.
Correct answer: HAZRAT KHIZAR (A.S)- A. Haroon-ur- Rasheed
- B. Abu-Jafar al-Mansoor
- C. Mahmood Ghaznavi
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni is commonly called the “kidnapper of scholars” in South Asian general-knowledge sources because of his practice of taking…
Correct answer: Mahmood Ghaznavi- A. Hebrew
- B. Syriani
- C. Persian
- D. Arabic
Explanation: Adam is traditionally explained as a Hebrew word connected with earth, dust, or human being, so Hebrew is the expected option.
Correct answer: Hebrew- A. Black
- B. Grey
- C. White
- D. Purple
Explanation: According to a Hadith, the Hajar-e-Aswad was originally whiter than milk and was turned black by the sins of people.
Correct answer: White- A. Hazrat Khuzima Bin Sabit (R.A)
- B. Hazrat Huzaifa Bin Yaman(R.A)
- C. Hazrat Ammar Bin Yasir (R.A)
- D. Hazrat Ahmed Bin Hanbal(R.A)
Explanation: Khuzaimah bin Thabit (RA) was called Dhush-Shahadatayn, meaning “the possessor of two testimonies,” because the Prophet ﷺ accepted his…
Correct answer: Hazrat Khuzima Bin Sabit (R.A)- A. A specfic goddess of Quraish
- B. Honour and respect
- C. Name Of a tree
- D. Name of snake
Explanation: Al-Uzza was a prominent female deity or idol worshipped by the Quraysh and other pre-Islamic Arabs.
Correct answer: A specfic goddess of Quraish- A. Those who worshiped moon
- B. Those who worshiped stars
- C. Those who worshiped idols
- D. Those who worshiped sun
Explanation: In the conventional classification used in Islamic Studies texts, the Sabians were associated with worship of heavenly bodies, especially…
Correct answer: Those who worshiped stars- A. Hazrat Ishaq (A.S)
- B. Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S)
- C. Hazrat Younas (A.S)
- D. Hazrat Zakriya (A.S)
Explanation: Rachel, traditionally called Raheel, was one of the wives of Prophet Yaqoob (Jacob, AS).
Correct answer: Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S)- A. 622 A.D
- B. 623 A.D
- C. 624 A.D
- D. 625 A.D
Explanation: Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Fatimah (RA) were married in 2 AH, which corresponds approximately to 624 CE.
Correct answer: 624 A.D- A. Hazrat Ubaida bin Jerrah
- B. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed(R.A)
- C. Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas (R.A)
- D. Hazrat Usama Bin Zaid (R.A)
Explanation: Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA) commanded the Muslim army at the Battle of Qadisiyyah during Umar’s caliphate.
Correct answer: Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas (R.A)- A. Hazrat Ummay Habiba (R.A.)
- B. Hazrat Ummay Salma (R.A.)
- C. Hazrat Safia (R.A.)
- D. Hazrat Javeria (R.A.)
Explanation: Umm Habiba, whose name was Ramla bint Abi Sufyan, was a wife of the Prophet (PBUH) and therefore an Umm al-Mu'minin.
Correct answer: Hazrat Ummay Habiba (R.A.)- A. Hazrat zakriyya A.S
- B. Hazrat ishaque A.S
- C. Hazrat Ismaeel A.S
- D. Hazrat Shees A.S
Explanation: Hibatullah means “gift of Allah,” and Prophet Shees (Seth, AS) is known by this title in traditional Islamic accounts.
Correct answer: Hazrat Shees A.S- A. Hazrat Nooh (AH)
- B. Hazrat Yaqoob (AH)
- C. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)
- D. Hazrat Ibrahim (AH)
- E. Hazrat Yusuf (AH)
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was known for exceptional hospitality and would not eat until a guest joined him.
Correct answer: Hazrat Ibrahim (AH)- A. Talha
- B. Muawiya
- C. Ali
- D. Khalid Bin Waleed
Explanation: The Battle of Jamal was fought in 36 AH between the forces of Hazrat Ali (RA) and the opposing force associated with Hazrat Aisha (RA)…
Correct answer: Ali- A. Bibi Aisha
- B. Mu,awiya
- C. Yazeed
- D. none of these
Explanation: The Battle of Siffin was fought between Hazrat Ali (RA), the caliph, and Muawiya (RA), the governor of Syria.
Correct answer: Mu,awiya- A. Arabic Dictionary
- B. Arabic prose
- C. Arabic written script
- D. None.
Explanation: Al-Munjid is a well-known Arabic dictionary, especially associated with the Arabic lexicographical tradition.
Correct answer: Arabic Dictionary- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. None of These
Explanation: Traditional seerah and historical lists commonly state that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) possessed nine swords.
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