Islamic History MCQs
Islamic History MCQs cover Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Caliphate period, major battles, conquests, Umayyads, Abbasids, and cultural contributions, ideal for CSS, PMS, and job tests to strengthen knowledge of Islamic civilization's key events and personalities.
Q: The ruler of Abyssinia who protected Muslims was called
A) Heraclius
B) Caesar
C) Kisra
D) Najashi رضي الله عنه
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Najashi رضي الله عنه welcomed the Muslims and respected their faith during the migration.
Q: The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was received in
A) Cave Thawr
B) Masjid al-Haram
C) Masjid al-Nabawi
D) Cave Hira
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Cave Hira is the place where the Angel Jibreel first brought revelation to the Prophet ﷺ.
Q: Battle of Badr took place in the month of
A) Ramadan
B) Dhul-Hijjah
C) Muharram
D) Rabi al-Awwal
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first major battle in Islamic history, Badr, occurred in Ramadan in the second year after Hijrah.
Q: The first person to accept Islam from among men was
A) Ali رضي الله عنه ibn Abi Talib (RA)
B) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه
C) Uthman رضي الله عنه ibn Affan (RA)
D) Umar رضي الله عنه ibn Khattab (RA)
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه, a close companion of the Prophet ﷺ, was the first adult male to embrace Islam.
Q: Battle of Uhud took place in the year
A) 5 AH
B) 4 AH
C) 3 AH
D) 2 AH
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Battle of Uhud occurred in 3 AH and was the second major battle between Muslims and the Quraysh.