All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

231. On the suggestion of whom, Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) released the Prisoners of Ghazwa-e-Badar?

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar
• B. Hazrat Umar Farooq
• C. Hazrat Ali-ulMurtaza
• D. Hazrat Ameer Hamza

Explanation: After the Battle of Badr, Abu Bakr (RA) favoured releasing the prisoners in return for ransom, while Umar (RA) recommended execution. The Prophet (PBUH) accepted the ransom-based approach.

232. How many Swords were broken by Khalid Bin Walid (R.A) in battle of Mauta?

• A. Six
• B. Seven
• C. Eight
• D. Nine

Explanation: At the Battle of Mu'tah, Khalid bin al-Walid reported that nine swords broke in his hand during the fighting. This illustrates the intensity of the battle and his role after the appointed commanders were martyred.

233. On whose suggestion The Holy Prophet (PBUH) decided to release the prisoners of Badr war after taking ransom?

• A. Hazrat Abu bakar R.A
• B. Hazrat Ali R.A
• C. Hazrat Umar R.A
• D. Hazrat Usman R.A

Explanation: Abu Bakr (RA) advised accepting ransom from the prisoners of Badr, whereas Umar (RA) favoured a harsher punishment. The Prophet (PBUH) accepted Abu Bakr's counsel on that occasion.

234. Who was the commanders of the Infidels in the Battle of Uhud?

• A. Shaiba
• B. Abu Jahal
• C. Abu Sufyan
• D. Khalid bin Walid

Explanation: Abu Sufyan commanded the Makkan army at the Battle of Uhud. Khalid ibn al-Walid led the cavalry at that time, but he was not the overall commander of the infidels.

235. The Expedition of al Raji, occurred in the year _________ of the Islamic calendar?

• A. 3 A.H
• B. 4 A.H
• C. 5 A.H
• D. 6 A.H

Explanation: The Expedition of al-Raji took place in 4 AH. A group of Companions was sent to teach Islam, but they were betrayed and attacked at al-Raji.

236. The Battle of Sallasil or the Battle of Chains was fought between__________and the Muslims?

• A. Arabs
• B. Jews
• C. Persians
• D. Romans

Explanation: The Battle of Sallasil, or the Battle of Chains, was fought against the Persians. It was an early Muslim engagement on the Persian front during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA).

237. After the Battle of Yermuk, which was won by the Muslims Khalid bin Waleed was removed by the Caliph Umar (RA) from his supreme command. The new Supereme Commander was:

• A. Amr bin Al Aas (RA)
• B. Abu Ubaydah (RA)
• C. Saad bin Abi Waqas (RA)
• D. Hazrat Bilal (RA)

Explanation: After the Battle of Yarmuk, Hazrat Umar (RA) appointed Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (RA) as the overall commander instead of Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA). Khalid continued serving as a distinguished field commander.

238. The Battle of Yarmouk was fought during the caliphate of___________?

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
• B. Hazrat Usman (RA)
• C. Hazrat Umar (RA)
• D. Hazrat Ali (RA)

Explanation: The Battle of Yarmouk took place in 15 AH during the caliphate of Umar (RA). Although Abu Bakr (RA) initiated the Syrian campaign, the decisive battle occurred under Umar's leadership.

239. The Muslim death toll on both sides in the Battle of Camel was about:________?

• A. 5,000
• B. 7,000
• C. 10,000
• D. 12,000

Explanation: Traditional historical estimates place the total Muslim deaths in the Battle of the Camel at about 10,000, though exact figures vary among sources. The often-repeated estimate is roughly 5,000 from each side.

240. The Battle of Camel was fought at__________?

• A. Madina
• B. Makkah
• C. Kufa
• D. Basra

Explanation: The Battle of the Camel was fought near Basra in Iraq in 36 AH. It is called the Battle of the Camel because Aisha (RA) was seated on a camel during the battle.