Islamic History MCQs

Islamic History MCQs offer deep insights into the historical developments and key events that shaped the Islamic world. This category includes questions about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Caliphate period, major battles, Islamic conquests, cultural and scientific contributions, and political dynasties such as the Umayyads and Abbasids. These MCQs are especially useful for students preparing for CSS, PMS, and various job-related tests where Islamic History is part of the syllabus. The questions help candidates develop a thorough understanding of historical events and personalities that influenced Islamic civilization. Whether you're a history student or a civil service aspirant, this section helps build strong foundational knowledge.

Q: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was considered a
A) Battle
B) Truce with Jews
C) Defeat
D) 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
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
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
Q: The Battle of Muta was fought against the
A) Byzantine Empire
B) Sassanid Empire
C) Persians
D) Quraysh
Q: The Conquest of Makkah took place in the year
A) 9 AH
B) 7 AH
C) 6 AH
D) 8 AH
Q: Battle of Hunayn was fought shortly after
A) Battle of Uhud
B) Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
C) Conquest of Makkah
D) Battle of Badr
Q: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is buried in
A) Taif
B) Makkah
C) Madinah
D) Jerusalem
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
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