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How many Muslims took part in the Battle of Badr, according to the well-known account?
Correct answer: A. 313
About 313 Muslims faced a Quraysh army of roughly 1,000 at Badr in 2 AH and won a decisive victory.
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Ghazwat and Early Islamic History MCQs
Solved Islamic Studies MCQs on the Ghazwat (Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Khaybar, Hunain, Tabuk) and the Rightly Guided Caliphs, with short explanations.
24 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026
These MCQs cover the battles (ghazwat) of the Prophet's (PBUH) time, including Badr, Uhud, the Trench, Khaybar and Mutah, and key events of early Islamic history under the Rightly Guided Caliphs.
Arrange the events by Hijri year as you revise. Many questions ask for the year, the number of participants or the outcome, and a timeline keeps these details in order.
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The Battle of Uhud was fought in:
Correct answer: B. 3 AH
Uhud was fought in 3 AH near the mountain of Uhud, north of Madinah.
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Which uncle of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was martyred at Uhud and given the title Sayyid-ush-Shuhada?
Correct answer: B. Hazrat Hamza
Hazrat Hamza (RA), known as Asadullah (the Lion of Allah), was martyred at Uhud and given the title "Leader of the Martyrs".
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The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) took place in:
Correct answer: C. 5 AH
In 5 AH a confederate army besieged Madinah. A trench dug on its exposed northern side stopped their advance.
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Who suggested digging a trench around Madinah in the Battle of Khandaq?
Correct answer: A. Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA)
Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA) proposed the trench, a defensive technique used in Persia.
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The Battle of Khandaq is also known as the Battle of:
Correct answer: B. Ahzab (the Confederates)
It is called Ahzab because several tribes allied against Madinah. Surah Al-Ahzab refers to these events.
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Khaybar was conquered in:
Correct answer: C. 7 AH
The fortified oasis of Khaybar, north of Madinah, was taken in 7 AH. Hazrat Ali (RA) is famous for his role in its conquest.
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The Battle of Hunain was fought in:
Correct answer: C. 8 AH
Hunain was fought against the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes in 8 AH, shortly after the conquest of Makkah. Surah At-Tawbah (9:25) refers to it.
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The last military expedition (Ghazwa) led by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was:
Correct answer: A. Tabuk
The expedition to Tabuk, towards the Byzantine frontier, took place in 9 AH. No battle was fought.
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The Battle of Mutah (8 AH) was fought against the:
Correct answer: C. Byzantines and their Arab allies
At Mutah, in present-day Jordan, the Muslims faced Byzantine forces. Hazrat Zaid bin Haritha, Ja'far bin Abi Talib and Abdullah bin Rawaha were martyred one after another while leading the army.
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The title "Saifullah" (Sword of Allah) was given to:
Correct answer: C. Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA)
The Prophet (PBUH) gave Hazrat Khalid bin Walid this title after the Battle of Mutah.
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For about how long did Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) serve as Caliph?
Correct answer: A. About 2 years
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was Caliph from 11 AH to 13 AH (632–634 CE), about two years. Hazrat Umar (RA) ruled about ten years and Hazrat Usman (RA) about twelve.
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The Quran was first compiled into a single collected volume (mushaf) during the caliphate of:
Correct answer: A. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
After many huffaz were martyred at Yamamah, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), on Hazrat Umar's (RA) advice, had Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA) collect the Quran into one volume.
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Standard copies of the Quran were prepared and sent to different provinces during the caliphate of:
Correct answer: C. Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA) had standard copies made from the compiled mushaf and sent them to major cities to unify recitation. He is called Jami-ul-Quran.
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Which Caliph introduced the Hijri calendar?
Correct answer: B. Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA) adopted the Hijri calendar, dated from the year of the Hijrah.
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The title "Al-Farooq" is associated with:
Correct answer: B. Hazrat Umar (RA)
Al-Farooq means "one who distinguishes between truth and falsehood", a title of Hazrat Umar (RA).
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Hazrat Usman (RA) is called "Zun-Nurain" because:
Correct answer: B. He married two daughters of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
"Zun-Nurain" means "possessor of two lights": he married Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) and, after her death, Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA).
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Jerusalem (Bait-ul-Muqaddas) came under Muslim rule during the caliphate of:
Correct answer: D. Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA) travelled to Jerusalem himself to receive its peaceful surrender and guaranteed its inhabitants' safety.
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The Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE) was fought between the Muslims and the:
Correct answer: B. Byzantines
The victory at Yarmouk, under commanders including Hazrat Khalid bin Walid, ended Byzantine control of Syria.
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The Battle of Qadisiyyah was fought between the Muslims and the:
Correct answer: B. Sassanid Persians
Muslim forces led by Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA) defeated the Sassanid Persian army at Qadisiyyah in Iraq.
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