Islamic Studies

Focuses on basic Islamic knowledge including pillars of Islam, Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, and important events frequently tested in public service commission exams.

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1
The Rightly Guided Caliphate lasted for how many years after the Prophet ﷺ?
Easy 1 Mark
The period spans from death of the Prophet to martyrdom of Ali (RA).
A 20 years
B 25 years
C 30 years
D 40 years
2
What does 'Khulafa-e-Rashidun' mean?
Easy 1 Mark
Rashidun comes from 'Rashid' meaning rightly guided.
A Companions of the Prophet
B Rightly Guided Caliphs
C Rulers of Arabia
D Defenders of Islam
3
Which Rightly Guided Caliph had the LONGEST reign?
Easy 1 Mark
Compare: Abu Bakr 2y 3m, Umar 10y 6m, Uthman 12y, Ali 5y.
A Abu Bakr (RA)
B Umar (RA)
C Uthman (RA)
D Ali (RA)
4
Which Rightly Guided Caliph had the SHORTEST reign?
Easy 1 Mark
His caliphate was from 11 AH to 13 AH.
A Abu Bakr (RA)
B Umar (RA)
C Uthman (RA)
D Ali (RA)
5
What is the title of Hasan bin Ali (RA)?
Medium 1 Mark
Sabt means grandson in Arabic.
A Asadullah
B Dhun-Noorayn
C Sabt ar-Rasul
D Al-Farooq
6
For how long did Hasan bin Ali (RA) serve as Caliph?
Easy 1 Mark
This brief caliphate completed the 30-year period prophesied in the hadith.
A 1 year
B 6 months
C 3 months
D 2 years
7
What was the actual name of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA)?
Medium 1 Mark
His father was known as Abu Quhafah.
A Umar bin Khattab
B Abdullah bin Uthman
C Ali bin Abi Talib
D Uthman bin Affan
8
What does the title 'As-Siddiq' mean?
Easy 1 Mark
Siddiq is derived from 'Sidq' meaning truth.
A The Brave
B The Ever-Truthful
C The Freed One
D The Distinguisher
9
Abu Bakr (RA) was the father-in-law of the Prophet ﷺ through which daughter?
Easy 1 Mark
Aisha (RA) is the most famous wife of the Prophet and daughter of Abu Bakr.
A Fatimah (RA)
B Zainab (RA)
C Aisha (RA)
D Umm Kulthum (RA)
10
Where was Abu Bakr (RA) selected as the first Caliph?
Medium 1 Mark
Saqifah means a covered hall where the Ansar used to gather.
A Masjid an-Nabawi
B Saqifah Bani Sa'idah
C Masjid al-Haram
D Cave of Hira
11
How many Huffaz were martyred in the Battle of Yamamah during Abu Bakr's caliphate?
Medium 1 Mark
This great loss led to the concern about the Quran being lost with its memorizers.
A 300
B 500
C 700
D 1000
12
On whose advice did Abu Bakr (RA) order the compilation of the Quran?
Easy 1 Mark
The fear of losing Quran memorizers prompted this suggestion.
A Ali (RA)
B Uthman (RA)
C Umar (RA)
D Zaid bin Thabit
13
Who was ordered to compile the Quran into a single volume during Abu Bakr's caliphate?
Medium 1 Mark
Zaid bin Thabit was a trusted scribe who had written revelation for the Prophet.
A Umar bin Khattab
B Ali bin Abi Talib
C Zaid bin Thabit
D Abdullah bin Masud
14
Which false prophet was fought in the Battle of Yamamah?
Easy 1 Mark
Al-Kadhdhab means 'the liar' — a title given by Muslims to this false prophet.
A Tulayhah al-Asadi
B Aswad al-Ansi
C Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab
D Sajah
15
At what age did Abu Bakr (RA) pass away?
Easy 1 Mark
He died in 13 AH, just over 2 years after becoming Caliph.
A 55
B 60
C 63
D 70
16
Where is Abu Bakr (RA) buried?
Easy 1 Mark
Both the Prophet and Abu Bakr share the same burial chamber in Masjid an-Nabawi.
A Jannat al-Baqi, Medina
B Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
C Chamber of Aisha beside the Prophet ﷺ
D Najaf, Iraq
17
What does the title 'Al-Farooq' mean?
Easy 1 Mark
Farooq comes from 'Farq' meaning to distinguish or separate.
A The Brave Lion
B The Distinguisher between Truth and Falsehood
C The Possessor of Two Lights
D The Wealthy
18
In which year AH was the Hijri Calendar introduced?
Medium 1 Mark
It was introduced about 6 years into Umar's caliphate.
A 13 AH
B 15 AH
C 17 AH
D 20 AH
19
Who suggested starting the Hijri Calendar?
Medium 1 Mark
The calendar begins from the year the Prophet migrated to Medina.
A Abu Bakr (RA)
B Uthman (RA)
C Ali (RA)
D Zaid bin Thabit
20
The Battle of Yarmouk (15 AH) was a victory against which power?
Easy 1 Mark
Yarmouk is a river in Syria — the battle was fought near it.
A Persians
B Mongols
C Byzantines (Romans)
D Crusaders
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