Free Islamic History MCQs with Answers

21. City of Taif is ______ km away from Makkah.

• A. 50
• B. 70
• C. 90
• D. 100

Explanation: Taif is commonly given as approximately 90 kilometres from Makkah by road, although the exact distance varies with the route and measurement method. The other figures are rougher or refer to different measurements.

22. The first Ummayed Caliph was _________ ?

• A. Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)
• B. Ameer Muawiyah (R.A)
• C. Abu Ubaidah (R.A)
• D. Amr bin Al-Aas (R.A)

Explanation: Hazrat Muawiyah (RA) founded the Umayyad Caliphate after becoming caliph in 41 AH, known as the Year of Unity. The other figures were prominent Companions but were not Umayyad caliphs.

23. Name the term whose avoidance is rewarding and although doing it, is not a sin, yet it is a sort of vice?

• A. Makruh-i-Tanzihi
• B. Makruh-i-Tehrimi
• C. Mubah
• D. Mustahab

Explanation: Makruh-i-Tanzihi is a mildly disliked act: avoiding it is rewarded, while performing it is not sinful. Makruh-i-Tehrimi is more serious and is treated as sinful when deliberately committed.

24. Name the term on which acting upon it is not rewarding but it is also not a sin if you do not act upon it what is about it?

• A. Makruh-i-Tanzihi
• B. Makruh-i-Tehrimi
• C. Mubah
• D. Mustahab

Explanation: Mubah refers to a legally permissible act that carries neither reward for doing it nor sin for leaving it. This distinguishes it from Mustahab, whose performance is rewarded.

25. Analogy is synonym of_____________?

• A. Ijtehad
• B. Qiyas
• C. Ijma
• D. Jury

Explanation: Qiyas means analogical reasoning, using an established ruling to address a new case with the same effective cause. Ijtehad is the broader process of juristic reasoning, so it is not the exact synonym here.

26. Consensus of opinion stands for____________?

• A. Ijtehad
• B. Qiyas
• C. Ijma
• D. Jury

Explanation: Ijma means the consensus of qualified Muslim scholars on a religious or legal matter. Qiyas is analogy, while Ijtehad is independent juristic reasoning more generally.

27. What is the literal meaning of Shariah__________?

• A. A clear straight path
• B. Instructions to follow
• C. Making a new laws
• D. Making new Islamic system

Explanation: Shariah comes from an Arabic root associated with a clear path or way leading to water, and it denotes the divinely guided straight path of life. The other choices describe applications of law rather than the literal meaning.

28. What is the meaning of Zarb-e-Azb?

• A. Long Strike & Swift
• B. Swift & Sharp Strike
• C. Fast Strike & Sharp
• D. Sharp & Cutting Strike

Explanation: Zarb-e-Azb is commonly rendered as “sharp and cutting strike,” referring to Pakistan’s military operation against militants. The wording of the English options is imperfect, but d is the established test-key translation.

29. Who is called as "Muslim Alexander"?

• A. Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A)
• B. Uqba bin Nafah (R.A)
• C. Sa'ad bin Abi Waqas (R.A)
• D. Amr bin Al-Aas (R.A)

Explanation: Uqba bin Nafi is popularly called the Muslim Alexander because of his extensive conquests in North Africa and the founding of Qayrawan. Khalid bin al-Walid was a renowned general, but this particular title is associated with Uqba.

30. Which False Prophet Was Called The Liar' By The Holy Prophet ?

• A. Musailama al Kazzab
• B. Sajjah
• C. Anwad Ansi
• D. None Of Them

Explanation: Musaylimah was known as Al-Kadhdhab, meaning “the great liar,” because he falsely claimed prophethood during the Prophet's lifetime. Sajjah and Al-Ansi were also false claimants, but this title is especially associated with Musaylimah.