Free Islamic History MCQs with Answers

291. __________ takes out souls of life bearing creatures.

• A. Jibrael (A.S)
• B. Mikael (A.S)
• C. Israfeel (A.S)
• D. Izraeel (A.S)

Explanation: Izraeel (A.S.), traditionally known as the Angel of Death, is assigned the taking of souls. Jibrael conveys revelation, Mikael is associated with rain and sustenance, and Israfeel will blow the trumpet.

292. The first Msjid (Mosque) on the surface of Earth is?

• A. Masjid-ul-Haram
• B. Masjid-e-Nabavi
• C. Masjid-e-Aqsa
• D. Masjid e Quba

Explanation: Masjid-ul-Haram is regarded as the first mosque established for the worship of Allah, followed by Masjid al-Aqsa according to the well-known hadith. Masjid Quba was the first mosque built by the Prophet (PBUH) after the Hijrah, not the first on earth.

293. What was the relation between Prophet Ismail (A.S) and Prophet Ishaq (A.S)?

• A. Prophet Ismail (A.S) was father of Prophet Ishaq (A.S)
• B. Prophet Ishaq (A.S) was father of Prophet Ismail (A.S)
• C. Brothers
• D. Cousins

Explanation: Prophets Ismail and Ishaq (A.S.) were brothers because both were sons of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), though their mothers were different. They were therefore not cousins.

294. Which country is called the "Land of Prophets"?

• A. Saudi Arabia
• B. Syria
• C. Palestine
• D. Iraq

Explanation: Palestine is popularly called the Land of Prophets because many prophets lived, preached or passed through the region, including Ibrahim, Dawood, Sulaiman, Musa and Isa (A.S.). Its sacred importance also includes Masjid al-Aqsa.

295. Rooh Ullah is a title of which prophet?

• A. Hazrat IBRAHIM (A.S)
• B. HAZRAT DAUD (A.S)
• C. HAZRAT ESA (A.S)
• D. HAZRAT MOOSA (A.S)

Explanation: Roohullah, meaning “Spirit of Allah,” is a title traditionally associated with Prophet Isa, or Jesus, عليه السلام. This title reflects his special creation and miraculous birth by Allah’s command.

296. Who first translated the Holy Quran into Sindhi?

• A. Akhwand Azizullah
• B. Shah Walilullah
• C. Khushal Khan Khattak
• D. Rehman Baba

Explanation: Akhund Azizullah is commonly credited with producing the first complete translation of the Quran into Sindhi. Shah Waliullah is associated mainly with an early Persian translation.

297. Name the Umm-ul-Momineen who took part practically in jehad by serving drinking water and nursing wounded mujahideen in the battle ?

• A. Hazrat Khadija (R.A)
• B. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A)
• C. Hazrat Sauda (R.A)
• D. Hazrat Maria Qibtiya (R.A)

Explanation: Hazrat Ayesha رضي الله عنها served water and treated wounded Muslims during battles, including Uhud. The other women listed were not the Umm-ul-Momineen identified in this commonly cited account.

298. Aws and Khaizraj were originally ____________?

• A. Carpenter
• B. Gold smiths
• C. Nomads
• D. Agriculturalists

Explanation: Aws and Khazraj were the two major Arab tribes of Madinah, whose livelihood was chiefly connected with agriculture and date cultivation. They were not described as craftsmen or nomads in this context.

299. What was the name of Hazrat Bibi Maryam's mother?

• A. Hazrat Javera
• B. Hazrat Haijira
• C. Hazrat Hina
• D. None of them

Explanation: Maryam’s mother is traditionally named Hannah, also transliterated as Hinna or Hina in some Urdu sources. Thus option C reflects the expected transliteration.

300. Which Prophet's tittle was Rooh Ullah (روح اللہ)?

• A. Hazrat IBRAHIM (A.S)
• B. HAZRAT DAUD (A.S)
• C. HAZRAT ESA (A.S)
• D. HAZRAT MOOSA (A.S)

Explanation: Roohullah is the traditional title of Prophet Isa عليه السلام, whose miraculous birth occurred through Allah’s command. It is not the title associated with Ibrahim, Dawud or Musa عليهم السلام.