Who led the disbelievers in the Battle of Uhud?
Correct answer C. Abu Sufyan
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Islamic History and Battles MCQs
Islamic History and Battles MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the battles of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) time, the early caliphates, later Muslim dynasties and the scholars and jurists of Islamic history. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can check dates, names and places as you practise.
In which Hijri year was the Battle of Uhud fought?
Correct answer A. 3 Hijri
Against whom was the Battle of Khyber fought?
Correct answer C. Jewish tribes
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In which battle was Abu Jahl killed?
Correct answer D. Badr
According to the most commonly cited count (Ibn Ishaq), what is the total number of Ghazwas?
Correct answer A. 27
In which year did the Ottoman Sultan Muhammad II Fateh capture Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Correct answer D. 1453
Which two Companions were sent before the Battle of Badr to gather information about the Quraish caravan?
Correct answer B. Hazrat Talha ibn Ubaidullah and Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (RA)
Who laid the foundation of the Umayyad dynasty?
Correct answer A. Hazrat Ameer Muawiya (RA)
Who wrote Tafseer al-Quran al-Azeem?
Correct answer C. Ismail ibn Kathir
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Imam Shafi was born in Gaza. Where did he die?
Correct answer B. Al Fustat, Egypt
In which year did the tragedy of Karbala occur?
Correct answer C. 680 AD
Which Umayyad governor of Iraq had dots and diacritical marks systematically added to the script of the Quran?
Correct answer A. Hajaj Bin Yousuf
In the Battle of Mautah, who led the Muslim army after Jafar ibn Abi Talib (RA) was martyred?
Correct answer C. Hazrat Abdullah Bin Rawaha (RA)
After Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (RA) was martyred at the Battle of Mu’tah, who led the Muslim army?
Correct answer D. Hazrat Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (RA)
In which year CE did Abdur Rehman al-Nasir (Abd al-Rahman III) of Cordoba assume the title of Ameer ul Momineen (caliph)?
Correct answer A. 929
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In which year was the Battle of Zallaqa fought between Alfonso VI and Yusuf bin Tashfin?
Correct answer C. 1086
The Battle of Zallaqa was fought between Alfonso VI and whom?
Correct answer C. Yusuf bin Tashfin
Who wrote the famous Islamic book Tafsir al-Tabari?
Correct answer C. Hazrat Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari R.A
In which Hijri year was Shaikh al-Islam Khwaja Abdullah Ansari of Herat, known as ‘Pir-i Herat’, born?
Correct answer A. 396 AH
Which Persian commentary on the Quran is based on the teachings of Hazrat Khawaja Abdullah Ansari (RA) of Herat?
Correct answer C. Kashf al-Asrar wa Uddat al-Abrar
About Islamic History and Battles MCQs
Questions on the Prophet's (PBUH) era cover the Ghazwat and Saraya, including the battles of Badr, Uhud, the Trench and Khyber, the leaders on each side, the Hijri years in which they took place and events such as the posting of archers at Uhud. Questions on the period that followed ask about the Battle of Yarmouk, the conquest of Central Asia, the events of Karbala and Salahuddin Ayyubi's recovery of Jerusalem from the Crusaders.
Other questions cover the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, including governors such as Hajjaj bin Yousuf, the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, the family of Harun al-Rashid and the introduction of vowel marks into Arabic script. Questions on scholars ask about the lives of the imams of jurisprudence, such as Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Shafi'i, and works such as Al-Ahkam Al-Sultaniyya.
Key facts to remember
- The Battle of Badr was fought in 2 AH (624 CE).
- The Battle of Uhud was fought in 3 AH (625 CE).
- The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) took place in 5 AH (627 CE).
- The Battle of Yarmouk in 636 CE was fought between the Muslims and the Byzantine Empire.
- The events of Karbala took place in 61 AH (680 CE).
- Salahuddin Ayyubi recovered Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187 CE.
Exams that include Islamic History and Battles MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- PPSC
- FPSC
- SPSC
- KPPSC
- NTS
How to prepare for Islamic History and Battles MCQs
- Build a timeline of the major Ghazwat with their Hijri year, opponents and outcome.
- Learn both Hijri and Common Era dates for key events, since examiners use either.
- Make a short table of the imams of jurisprudence with their birthplaces, teachers and years of death.
- Revise the caliphates and dynasties in order so later events fall into place.
Frequently asked questions
Which exams ask Islamic History MCQs?
Islamic History questions appear in the Islamic Studies paper of CSS and PMS and in the Islamic Studies sections of PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and NTS tests, including Islamiat lecturer and teacher recruitment.
When was the Battle of Badr fought?
The Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan 2 AH, in March 624 CE, near the wells of Badr south-west of Madinah. It was the first major battle between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah, and ended in a Muslim victory.
How should I revise Islamic History for MCQs?
Study events in chronological order and keep a timeline of battles, caliphs and dynasties with their dates. Practise the related MCQs after each period, and note facts you confuse, such as the leaders of each side, for later revision.
Last reviewed October 2026