Free Islamic History MCQs with Answers

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61. Which son of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) reached adulthood?

  • A. Hazrat Ibrahim
  • B. Hazrat Qasim
  • C. Hazrat Abdullah
  • D. None of these

Explanation: None of the Prophet's sons reached adulthood: Qasim and Abdullah died in Makkah during childhood, while Ibrahim died in Madinah as an infant.

Correct answer: None of these

62. Hazrat Qasim and Hazrat Abdullah sons of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) are burried in _______________.

  • A. Maqbara Shabeka
  • B. Jannat ul Baki
  • C. Jannat al-Mu'alla
  • D. Al adl Cemetery

Explanation: Qasim and Abdullah died in Makkah and are traditionally reported to have been buried in Jannat al-Mu'alla, the historic cemetery of Makkah.

Correct answer: Jannat al-Mu'alla

63. Hazrat Ibrahim son of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) is burried in _______________.

  • A. Maqbara Shabeka
  • B. Jannat ul Baki
  • C. Jannat al-Mu'alla
  • D. Al adl Cemetery

Explanation: Ibrahim died in Madinah and was buried in Jannat ul-Baqi, the principal cemetery of Madinah. Jannat al-Mu'alla is associated with Makkah, not Ibrahim's burial.

Correct answer: Jannat ul Baki

64. How many sons Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) had with Hazrat Maria al-qibtiya (RA)?

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
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Explanation: Maria al-Qibtiyya (RA) bore one son of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Ibrahim. He died before reaching adulthood.

Correct answer: 1

65. Hazrat bibi Ruqayyah (R.A) was the daughter of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and _________________?

  • A. Zaynab bint Khuzayma
  • B. Rayhana bint Zayd
  • C. Khadija bint Khuwaylid
  • D. Maria al-Qibtiyya

Explanation: Ruqayyah (RA), like the Prophet's other daughters except according to differing historical reports about some family details, was the daughter of Khadija (RA). Khadija was the mother of the Prophet's four daughters commonly listed in Seerah.

Correct answer: Khadija bint Khuwaylid

66. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) had ______ wives.

  • A. 10
  • B. 11
  • C. 12
  • D. 13History

Explanation: The commonly accepted Seerah count is eleven wives with whom the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) contracted marriage. Nine were living at the time of his passing, which is why both numbers can appear in references.

Correct answer: 11

67. First Wife of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was _______.

  • A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Khadeja (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)

Explanation: Khadija bint Khuwaylid (RA) was the Prophet's first wife and remained his only wife until her death. Their marriage preceded all his later marriages.

Correct answer: Hazrat Khadeja (RA)

68. Second Wife of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was _______.

  • A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Khadeja (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)

Explanation: After Khadija's (RA) death, the Prophet married Sawda bint Zam'a (RA), making her his second wife. Aisha (RA) was married after Sawda.

Correct answer: Hazrat Sauda (RA)

69. Third Wife of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was _______.

  • A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Khadeja (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)

Explanation: Aisha (RA) was the Prophet's third wife in the usual chronological listing, after Khadija (RA) and Sawda (RA).

Correct answer: Hazrat Ayesha (RA)

70. Fourth Wife of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was _______.

  • A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Khadeja (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)

Explanation: Hafsa bint Umar (RA) was the fourth wife in the commonly taught chronological sequence. She was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).

Correct answer: Hazrat Hafsa (RA)