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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. 50
- B. 70
- C. 90
- D. 100
Explanation: Taif is commonly given as approximately 90 kilometres from Makkah by road, although the exact distance varies with the route and…
Correct answer: 90- A. Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)
- B. Ameer Muawiyah (R.A)
- C. Abu Ubaidah (R.A)
- D. Amr bin Al-Aas (R.A)
Explanation: Hazrat Muawiyah (RA) founded the Umayyad Caliphate after becoming caliph in 41 AH, known as the Year of Unity.
Correct answer: Ameer Muawiyah (R.A)- A. Makruh-i-Tanzihi
- B. Makruh-i-Tehrimi
- C. Mubah
- D. Mustahab
Explanation: Makruh-i-Tanzihi is a mildly disliked act: avoiding it is rewarded, while performing it is not sinful.
Correct answer: Makruh-i-Tanzihi- A. Makruh-i-Tanzihi
- B. Makruh-i-Tehrimi
- C. Mubah
- D. Mustahab
Explanation: Mubah refers to a legally permissible act that carries neither reward for doing it nor sin for leaving it.
Correct answer: Mubah- A. Ijtehad
- B. Qiyas
- C. Ijma
- D. Jury
Explanation: Qiyas means analogical reasoning, using an established ruling to address a new case with the same effective cause.
Correct answer: Qiyas- A. Ijtehad
- B. Qiyas
- C. Ijma
- D. Jury
Explanation: Ijma means the consensus of qualified Muslim scholars on a religious or legal matter.
Correct answer: Ijma- A. A clear straight path
- B. Instructions to follow
- C. Making a new laws
- D. Making new Islamic system
Explanation: Shariah comes from an Arabic root associated with a clear path or way leading to water, and it denotes the divinely guided straight path…
Correct answer: A clear straight path- A. Long Strike & Swift
- B. Swift & Sharp Strike
- C. Fast Strike & Sharp
- D. Sharp & Cutting Strike
Explanation: Zarb-e-Azb is commonly rendered as “sharp and cutting strike,” referring to Pakistan’s military operation against militants.
Correct answer: Sharp & Cutting Strike- A. Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A)
- B. Uqba bin Nafah (R.A)
- C. Sa'ad bin Abi Waqas (R.A)
- D. Amr bin Al-Aas (R.A)
Explanation: Uqba bin Nafi is popularly called the Muslim Alexander because of his extensive conquests in North Africa and the founding of Qayrawan.
Correct answer: Uqba bin Nafah (R.A)- A. Musailama al Kazzab
- B. Sajjah
- C. Anwad Ansi
- D. None Of Them
Explanation: Musaylimah was known as Al-Kadhdhab, meaning “the great liar,” because he falsely claimed prophethood during the Prophet's lifetime.
Correct answer: Musailama al Kazzab- A. Hazrat Nooh (AH)
- B. Hazrat Daud (AH)
- C. Hazrat Yaqoob (AH)
- D. Hazrat Adam (AH)
Explanation: Qabil and Habil, commonly rendered Cain and Abel, were sons of Hazrat Adam (AS).
Correct answer: Hazrat Adam (AH)- A. 100
- B. 130
- C. 160
- D. 190
Explanation: Traditional Islamic historical reports place the birth of Hazrat Sheeth (AS) when Hazrat Adam (AS) was 130 years old.
Correct answer: 130- A. Hazrat Nooh (AH)
- B. Hazrat Ibrahim (AH)
- C. Hazrat Adam (AH)
- D. Hazrat Ayub (AH)
Explanation: Hazrat Adam (AS) is called Abu al-Bashar, meaning “father of humankind,” because humanity descends from him.
Correct answer: Hazrat Adam (AH)- A. Hashim
- B. Haroon
- C. Mustanser Billa
- D. Marwan
Explanation: Marwan II was the last Umayyad caliph of the Umayyad dynasty based in Damascus, which ended in 750 CE.
Correct answer: Marwan- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: Hazrat Ibrahim's two well-known sons were Hazrat Ismail and Hazrat Ishaq.
Correct answer: 2- A. Hazrat Ismail & Hazrat Haroon (AH)
- B. Hazrat Haroon & Hazrat Ishaq (AH)
- C. Hazrat Ismail & Hazrat Ishaq (AH)
- D. None
Explanation: Hazrat Ismail and Hazrat Ishaq were the two sons of Hazrat Ibrahim. Hazrat Haroon was the brother of Hazrat Musa, not a son of Ibrahim.
Correct answer: Hazrat Ismail & Hazrat Ishaq (AH)- A. Hazrat Ali (R.A)
- B. Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A)
- C. Wahshi ibn Harb
- D. None of these
Explanation: Wahshi ibn Harb killed Musaylimah al-Kazzab during the Battle of Yamamah in the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr.
Correct answer: Wahshi ibn Harb- A. Hazrat Mika'il
- B. Hazrat Israfil
- C. Hazrat Jabra'il
- D. None
Explanation: Hazrat Israfil is traditionally identified as the angel who will blow the trumpet, or Sur, announcing the events of the Day of Judgment.
Correct answer: Hazrat Israfil- A. Makkah
- B. Madina
- C. Baghdad
- D. Palestine
Explanation: Jannat al-Baqi is the historic cemetery beside the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.
Correct answer: Madina- A. Muslim calendar
- B. Hijri calendar
- C. Lunar calendar
- D. Above all
Explanation: The Islamic calendar is called the Hijri calendar because its era begins with the Prophet's Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah.
Correct answer: Above all