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 daughter of the Prophet ﷺ who was married to Ali رضي الله عنه was
A) Fatimah
B) Ruqayyah
C) Umm Kulthum
D) Zainab
Q: The tribe that governed Makkah before Islam was the
A) Aws
B) Thaqif
C) Khazraj
D) Quraysh
Q: The number of Makkan surahs in the Quran is approximately
A) 86
B) 72
C) 45
D) 100
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
Q: The treaty that allowed Muslims to perform Umrah the following year was
A) Tabuk
B) Hudaybiyyah
C) Aqabah
D) Fudul
Q: The first battle in Islam was fought at
A) Tabuk
B) Khandaq
C) Badr
D) Uhud
Q: Hijrah to Abyssinia was made during the rule of
A) Muqawqis
B) Najashi رضي الله عنه
C) Heraclius
D) Kisra
Q: The event of Isra and Mi'raj took place in
A) Madinah
B) Makkah
C) Ta’if
D) Jerusalem
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
Q: The ruler of Byzantine Empire during Prophet’s time was
A) Kisra
B) Heraclius
C) Alexander
D) Trajan