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 first battle in Islam was fought at
A) Tabuk
B) Khandaq
C) Badr
D) Uhud
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Battle of Badr was the first significant military confrontation in Islamic history.
Q: Hijrah to Abyssinia was made during the rule of
A) Muqawqis
B) Najashi رضي الله عنه
C) Heraclius
D) Kisra
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Najashi رضي الله عنه, the Christian king of Abyssinia, gave asylum to the early Muslim migrants from Makkah.
Q: The event of Isra and Mi'raj took place in
A) Madinah
B) Makkah
C) Ta’if
D) Jerusalem
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The miraculous night journey and ascension began from Makkah and reached Masjid al-Aqsa.
Q: The first Masjid built in Islam is known as
A) Masjid al-Nabawi
B) Masjid Quba
C) Masjid al-Haram
D) Masjid al-Aqsa
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Masjid Quba was the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Madinah.
Q: The ruler of Byzantine Empire during Prophet’s time was
A) Kisra
B) Heraclius
C) Alexander
D) Trajan
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Heraclius was the Roman emperor who received a letter from the Prophet ﷺ inviting him to Islam.