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 Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was considered a
A) Battle
B) Truce with Jews
C) Defeat
D) Victory
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Though it seemed unfavorable, it allowed Muslims to grow stronger and spread Islam, making it a victory.
Q: After the Prophet ﷺ’s death, the first caliph was
A) Uthman رضي الله عنه
B) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه
C) Ali رضي الله عنه
D) Umar رضي الله عنه
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was selected as the first caliph by the companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
Q: The first compiler of the Quran in book form was
A) Uthman رضي الله عنه
B) Umar رضي الله عنه
C) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه
D) Ali رضي الله عنه
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Upon Umar رضي الله عنه’s suggestion, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه initiated the compilation of the Quran into a single manuscript.
Q: The Quran was compiled into a standardized version under
A) Caliph Umar رضي الله عنه
B) Caliph Muawiyah
C) Caliph Ali رضي الله عنه
D) Caliph Uthman رضي الله عنه
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Uthman رضي الله عنه ordered the compilation and distribution of identical Quranic texts to avoid dialect confusion.
Q: The Battle of Muta was fought against the
A) Byzantine Empire
B) Sassanid Empire
C) Persians
D) Quraysh
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: It was the first battle against the Byzantines during the Prophet ﷺ’s time.