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 daughter of the Prophet ﷺ who was married to Ali رضي الله عنه was
A) Fatimah
B) Ruqayyah
C) Umm Kulthum
D) Zainab
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Fatimah was the beloved daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and wife of Ali رضي الله عنه ibn Abi Talib (RA).
Q: The tribe that governed Makkah before Islam was the
A) Aws
B) Thaqif
C) Khazraj
D) Quraysh
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Quraysh were the custodians of the Kaaba and dominant tribe in Makkah.
Q: The number of Makkan surahs in the Quran is approximately
A) 86
B) 72
C) 45
D) 100
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: About 86 surahs were revealed in Makkah, mostly focusing on faith, the Hereafter, and Tawheed.
Q: The migration to Abyssinia was led by
A) Ali رضي الله عنه ibn Abi Talib (RA)
B) Uthman رضي الله عنه ibn Affan (RA)
C) Ja’far ibn Abi Talib رضي الله عنه
D) Zubair ibn al-Awwam رضي الله عنه
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Ja’far led the first group of Muslim emigrants to Abyssinia seeking protection from persecution.
Q: The treaty that allowed Muslims to perform Umrah the following year was
A) Tabuk
B) Hudaybiyyah
C) Aqabah
D) Fudul
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah granted Muslims permission to return for pilgrimage the next year.