Free Madinan Period MCQs with Answers

97 Madinan Period 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.

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81. Name the Mosque which was famous for the change of Qiblah?

  • A. Masjid-e-Qiblatain
  • B. Masjid-e- Nabavi
  • C. Masjid-e- Quba
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Masjid-e-Qiblatain is called the Mosque of the Two Qiblahs because the direction of prayer was changed there from Jerusalem toward the Kaaba. The other listed mosques are important Madinan mosques but are not associated with this name.

Correct answer: Masjid-e-Qiblatain

82. who were Ashaab-e-Sufah?

  • A. Ansaar (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Nabavi
  • B. Muhajirs (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Nabavi
  • C. Muhajirs (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Quba
  • D. Ansaar (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Quba

Explanation: Ashaab-e-Suffah were generally poor Muhajir companions who lived in the shaded platform adjoining Masjid-e-Nabawi and devoted themselves to learning and worship. The group could also include some other needy companions, so option b is the standard simplified description.

Correct answer: Muhajirs (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Nabavi

83. Name the first written constitution of the world?

  • A. The treaty of Hudaibiya
  • B. Meesaq-e-Madina ✔
  • C. The Khutaba-e-Hajja-tul-widah
  • D. None of them

Explanation: The Meesaq-e-Madina, or Charter of Madinah, organised relations among the Muslims, Jews and other groups of Madinah. It is commonly described in Islamic studies as the first written constitution, although the absolute claim of being the world's first is historically debatable.

Correct answer: Meesaq-e-Madina ✔

84. Which was the first capital of Islamic commonwealth?

  • A. Makkah
  • B. Madina ✔
  • C. Taaif
  • D. Khyber

Explanation: Madinah became the first capital of the Islamic state after the Hijrah. Makkah was later conquered, but it was not the initial administrative centre of the Muslim commonwealth.

Correct answer: Madina ✔

85. Masjid Zu Qiblatain is situated in__________?

  • A. Madina
  • B. Mukkah
  • C. Taif
  • D. Jabal-e-Noor
  • E. None of these

Explanation: Masjid Dhul-Qiblatain is in Madina and is associated with the change of the prayer direction from Bayt al-Maqdis to the Kaaba. Makkah, Taif, and Jabal-e-Noor are therefore incorrect locations.

Correct answer: Madina

86. Ada Bin Hatam Thai embrace Islam in________?

  • A. 3 Hijri
  • B. 6 Hijri
  • C. 9 Hijri
  • D. 11 Hijri

Explanation: Adi bin Hatim (RA) accepted Islam in 9 AH after meeting the Prophet (PBUH) in Madina. The other years listed do not match the commonly recorded date of his conversion.

Correct answer: 9 Hijri

87. the seal affixed on important letters by prophet (SAW) was in the Custody of ?

  • A. Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Qais RA
  • C. Hazrat khuzaifa (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Bilal (RA)

Explanation: Hazrat Hudhaifa, also written Khuzaifa, was associated with the custody of the Prophet’s seal used on important letters. The option uses a spelling variant of his name.

Correct answer: Hazrat khuzaifa (RA)

88. Umm-ul-Masakeen was the title given to one of the wives of the Prophet (SAW) ?

  • A. Harat Sauda (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Zainab bente Jehash (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Zainab bente Khuzima (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Safia (RA)

Explanation: Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzayma (RA) was called Umm-ul-Masakeen, or mother of the poor, because of her compassion and generosity toward needy people. She was one of the wives of the Prophet (PBUH).

Correct answer: Hazrat Zainab bente Khuzima (RA)

89. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) gave the key of Bait Ullah permanently to Hazrat?

  • A. Umara Bin Utba
  • B. Hanzla bin Abi Aamir
  • C. Usman bin Talha
  • D. Abdullah Bin Aamir

Explanation: At the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet (PBUH) returned the key of the Kaaba to Usman bin Talha and confirmed his family’s responsibility for it. This illustrates the continuity of the custodianship of the Kaaba.

Correct answer: Usman bin Talha

90. How many Muhajireen were there at the time of Mawakhat?

  • A. 35
  • B. 40
  • C. 45
  • D. 50

Explanation: At the establishment of brotherhood, or Mawakhat, in Madinah, the Muhajireen are commonly counted as 45, paired with a corresponding number of Ansar. This occurred after the Hijrah.

Correct answer: 45