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 Battle of Khaybar was fought against the
A) Quraysh
B) Romans
C) Jews
D) Persians
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Muslims fought the Jewish tribes of Khaybar after they violated agreements and conspired against them.
Q: The Prophet ﷺ passed away in the year
A) 622 CE
B) 642 CE
C) 612 CE
D) 632 CE
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed away in 632 CE, which corresponds to 11 AH.
Q: The compilation of the Quran into a single book was done during
A) Uthman رضي الله عنه’s Caliphate
B) Prophet’s lifetime
C) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه’s Caliphate
D) Ali رضي الله عنه’s Caliphate
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه ordered the compilation of the Quran after many memorizers were martyred in battle.
Q: The Battle of Yarmouk was fought between Muslims and
A) Byzantines
B) Persians
C) Jews
D) Ethiopians
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Battle of Yarmouk was a decisive Muslim victory over the Byzantine Empire under Khalid ibn al-Walid.
Q: The first capital of the Islamic Caliphate was
A) Baghdad
B) Damascus
C) Makkah
D) Madinah
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Madinah served as the first capital during the early Caliphate.