Free Khulafa-e-Rashideen MCQs with Answers

51. Hazrat ________ lifted zakat on horses.

• A. Abu Bakar
• B. Umar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Ali is traditionally credited in these historical accounts with removing or lifting the levy on horses that had been imposed during Umar’s period. The question refers to this administrative change rather than ordinary zakat rules.

52. Hazrat ___________ added 2nd Azan for Friday prayers.

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

Explanation: Uthman introduced an additional Friday adhan when the Muslim population of Madinah had grown and the original call no longer reached everyone. The extra call was made before the sermon.

53. Atique is the title of ?

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

Explanation: Atiq is a well-known title of Abu Bakr, alongside As-Siddiq. The title is commonly explained as referring to his being freed from the Fire or noble and pure.

54. Hazrat __________ established Department of Police.

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

Explanation: Umar organised several state institutions, including the shurṭah, or police and security department. His caliphate is especially associated with formalising public administration.

55. Ghani was the title of Hazrat _________ (RA).

• A. Abu Bakar
• B. Umar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Ghani, meaning wealthy or generous, is a title associated with Uthman ibn Affan because of his generosity and financial support for the Muslim community. Abu Bakr is instead commonly identified by the title As-Siddiq.

56. Hazrat ____________ has the title the gateway to knowledge.

• A. Abu Bakar
• B. Umar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Ali is popularly called Bab-ul-Ilm, or the gateway to knowledge, because of his exceptional learning and close association with the Prophet ﷺ. This title is not the standard title of the other three caliphs.

57. who added 2nd Azan for friday prayers ?

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

Explanation: Uthman R.A. introduced an additional call to prayer for Jumu'ah when the Muslim population of Madinah had grown. The original adhan remained before the sermon, while the added one was given earlier to notify people.

58. Which Khulifa-e-Rashid announced the war against the people who were unwilling to pay zakat?

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A)
• B. Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A)
• C. Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)
• D. Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) fought the apostate and rebellious groups who refused to pay zakat after the Prophet’s death. He treated refusal to pay zakat as a serious challenge to the Islamic order.

59. The Rashidun Caliphate lasted for:___________?

• A. 30 years
• B. 40 years
• C. 50 years
• D. 10 years

Explanation: The Rashidun period ran from the accession of Abu Bakr in 632 CE to the end of Ali's caliphate in 661 CE, approximately 30 lunar years. This also corresponds to the well-known hadith prediction of a 30-year caliphate.