Free Islamic History MCQs with Answers

161. Battle of ZALAQA was fought between Alfanso VI and __________ ?

• A. Hajib Almansur
• B. Yousaf bin Tashfeen
• C. Tariq bin Ziyad
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Battle of al-Zallaqah was fought in 1086 between Alfonso VI of Castile and Yusuf ibn Tashfin, the Almoravid ruler. Hajib al-Mansur and Tariq ibn Ziyad belong to other periods and campaigns.

162. Battale of ZALAQA was fought between Alfanso VI and Yousaf bin Tashfeen in _______?

• A. 1070
• B. 1086
• C. 1121
• D. 1240Islam

Explanation: The Battle of Zallaqah took place in 1086 CE. Yusuf ibn Tashfin defeated Alfonso VI in this major Almoravid victory in al-Andalus.

163. Abdur Rehman al nasir assumed the title of Ameer ul Mominin in_________ ?

• A. 315
• B. 317
• C. 330
• D. None of these

Explanation: Abd al-Rahman III adopted the title Amir al-Mu'minin in 317 AH, corresponding to 929 CE. This marked the declaration of the Caliphate of Córdoba.

164. When Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A) Died?

• A. 641 AD
• B. 642 AD
• C. 643 AD
• D. 644 AD

Explanation: Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid died in 642 CE in Hims, Syria, during the caliphate of Umar. His death was from illness or natural causes rather than martyrdom in battle.

165. Battle of Qadisiya was fought against the Persians in ________A.D.

• A. 636 AD
• B. 632 AD
• C. 644 AD
• D. 639 AD

Explanation: The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was fought in 636 CE between the Muslims under Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas and the Sasanian Persians. It opened the way for the Muslim conquest of Iraq and Persia.

166. The tragedy of Karbala took place in ________?

• A. 645 A.D
• B. 680 A.D
• C. 690 A.D
• D. 670 A.D

Explanation: The Battle of Karbala occurred in 61 AH, corresponding to 680 CE, when Imam Husayn (RA) and his companions were martyred. Therefore, 680 AD is the relevant date.

167. Muslims conquered Egypt under the Leadership of ___________?

• A. Saa bin Abi Waqas
• B. Khalid bin Walid
• C. Amir bin A's
• D. Hajjaj bin Yousuf

Explanation: The Muslim conquest of Egypt was led by Amr ibn al-As under the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA). Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas and Khalid ibn al-Walid led campaigns in other regions.

168. Imam Shafi was Born at Gaza and died at ____________?

• A. Madina
• B. Makkah
• C. Jerusalem
• D. Al Fustat, Egypt

Explanation: Imam al-Shafi'i was born in Gaza and died in Al-Fustat, Egypt, in 820 CE. His grave is located in Cairo, near the area of old Fustat.

169. Hazart Abu Zar Ghafari (RA) belongs to Banu Ghifar The kinanah Tribe and he died in ________A.D.

• A. 651 AD.
• B. 652 AD.
• C. 653 AD.
• D. 634 AD.Books & Literature

Explanation: Hazrat Abu Dharr al-Ghifari (RA) died in 32 AH, generally corresponding to 652 CE. He died at al-Rabadha during the caliphate of Hazrat Uthman (RA).

170. "Qaim-ul-Lail" and "Saim-ul-Nahar" are the titles of ______________ ?

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

Explanation: Qaim-ul-Lail means one who stands in night prayer, while Saim-ul-Nahar means one who fasts during the day; these devotional titles are traditionally associated with Hazrat Ali (RA).