Free Islamic History MCQs with Answers

111. She was alive at the time of "karbala" tragedy : Name her?

• A. Hazrat Umm- e Aiyman RA
• B. Hazrat Ayesha RA
• C. Hazrat Umm-e-Salma RA
• D. Hazrat Sumayya RA

Explanation: Umm Salama (RA) outlived the Prophet (PBUH) and was still alive when the tragedy of Karbala occurred in 61 AH. Ayesha (RA) had passed away earlier, while Sumayya (RA) was martyred in the Makkan period.

112. The tomb of Hazrat Abu Ayyub al-Ansari is situated at___________?

• A. Ankara
• B. Madina
• C. Istanbul
• D. None of these

Explanation: The tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA) is located near the Eyüp Mosque in Istanbul, Türkiye. He hosted the Prophet (PBUH) during the Prophet’s stay in Madinah after the Hijrah.

113. What is the Original Name of Muʿtaṣim bi'llāh?

• A. Abu Ayub ibn Rashid
• B. Abū Isḥāq Muḥammad ibn Hārūn al-Rashīd
• C. Abu Sufyan ibn Daud
• D. Abu Ansar ibn Usman

Explanation: Al-Mu'tasim Billah’s personal name was Abu Ishaq Muhammad ibn Harun al-Rashid. He was the eighth Abbasid caliph and succeeded al-Ma'mun.

114. The period of reign of Abū Isḥāq Muḥammad ibn Hārūn al-Rashīd is from___________?

• A. 833-842
• B. 750-850
• C. 700-800
• D. 687-792History

Explanation: Abu Ishaq Muhammad al-Mu'tasim ruled as Abbasid caliph from 833 to 842 CE. His reign is particularly associated with strengthening the Turkish military element in the Abbasid state.

115. Baghdad city was established as Capital of Abbasid Dynasty by____________?

• A. Al'Mansoor
• B. As'Saffah
• C. Harun Rasheed
• D. Al'Ma'mun

Explanation: Abu Ja'far al-Mansur founded Baghdad in 762 CE and made it the Abbasid capital. His predecessor al-Saffah had established the Abbasid caliphate but ruled first from other centres.

116. House of Wisdom (Bayt-ul-Hikamah) was established by_____________?

• A. Al'Mansoor
• B. Al'Ma'mun
• C. Harun Rasheed
• D. Abdul Malik

Explanation: Harun al-Rashid initiated the Abbasid translation and learning institution that became Bayt al-Hikmah, or the House of Wisdom. Al-Ma'mun later greatly expanded its scholarly and translation activities.

117. How many vowels does Arabic Language have?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 7History

Explanation: Arabic has three short vowel sounds, represented by fathah, kasrah and dammah. The long vowels are formed through alif, waw and ya in appropriate contexts, so the basic short-vowel answer is three.

118. Who is known as Sadin of Makkah?

• A. Saad
• B. Asad
• C. Hazrat Usaman Bin Abu Talha ( key Holder of KA'ABA)
• D. Qasim

Explanation: Uthman ibn Talhah (RA) was the custodian and key-holder of the Kaaba, a position known as its sidanah or custodianship. The key was returned to him after the conquest of Makkah.

119. Who martyred Abdullah Bin Zubair R.A?

• A. Abu Jahal
• B. Abu Lahab
• C. Hajjaj bin Yousuf
• D. None of these

Explanation: Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr (RA) was killed in Makkah in 73 AH by the forces of Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, acting under the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik. Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab belonged to the earlier Makkan period.

120. The Muslim invaded Spain in__________?

• A. 701 A.D
• B. 711 A.D
• C. 717 A.D
• D. 727 A.D

Explanation: The Muslim conquest of most of Iberia began in 711 CE under Tariq ibn Ziyad, during the Umayyad period. Tariq crossed from North Africa into southern Spain and defeated the Visigothic king Roderic.