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 Conquest of Makkah took place in the year
A) 9 AH
B) 7 AH
C) 6 AH
D) 8 AH
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Makkah was conquered by the Muslims peacefully in 8 AH after the violation of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Q: Battle of Hunayn was fought shortly after
A) Battle of Uhud
B) Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
C) Conquest of Makkah
D) Battle of Badr
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: After Makkah was conquered, tribes who felt threatened confronted the Muslims at Hunayn.
Q: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is buried in
A) Taif
B) Makkah
C) Madinah
D) Jerusalem
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: He was buried in Madinah in the room of Aisha رضي الله عنها, which became part of the Prophet ﷺ's Mosque.
Q: The companion known for writing down the revelations was
A) Ammar ibn Yasir رضي الله عنه
B) Bilal ibn Rabah رضي الله عنه
C) Khalid ibn Walid رضي الله عنه
D) Zaid ibn Thabit رضي الله عنه
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Zaid ibn Thabit رضي الله عنه was a key scribe of the Prophet ﷺ and helped compile the Quran.
Q: The person known as the “Sword of Allah” was
A) Umar رضي الله عنه ibn Khattab (RA)
B) Khalid ibn Walid رضي الله عنه
C) Abu Ubaidah
D) Hamza رضي الله عنه ibn Abdul Muttalib
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Khalid ibn Walid رضي الله عنه earned the title for his military leadership and success in battles.