Islamic History and Caliphs Quiz

1. Which Caliph standardized the Quran into one authorized copy (Uthmanic Codex)?

💡 Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan (RA) standardized the Quran into one authorized copy in 650 CE — the Uthmanic Codex.

2. The Farewell Hajj (Hajjatul Wida) was performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in?

💡 The Farewell Hajj was performed in 10 AH (632 CE) where the Prophet delivered his famous last sermon.

3. Who was the first martyr (Shaheed) in Islam?

💡 Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA) was the first martyr of Islam — tortured to death by Abu Jahl.

4. Who compiled the Quran into a single book (Mushaf)?

💡 Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) ordered the compilation of the Quran into a single Mushaf after the Battle of Yamama.

5. The Battle of Badr was fought in which year AH?

💡 The Battle of Badr was fought in 2 AH (624 CE) — the first major battle of Islam against the Quraysh.

6. Who was the first Caliph (Khalifa) of Islam after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

💡 Hazrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (RA) was elected as the first Caliph of Islam in 632 CE after the Prophets demise.

7. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed between Muslims and which group?

💡 The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in 6 AH (628 CE) between Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah.

8. The Battle of Uhud was fought in which year AH?

💡 The Battle of Uhud was fought in 3 AH (625 CE) — the second major battle where Muslims faced a setback.

9. Who was known as Farooq-e-Azam (the Great Distinguisher)?

💡 Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was given the title Farooq meaning one who distinguishes between truth and falsehood.

10. The Hijra (migration to Madinah) took place in which year CE?

💡 The Hijra took place in 622 CE — this event marks the beginning of the Islamic Hijri calendar.

11. Which empire did the Muslims defeat at the Battle of Qadisiyyah?

💡 The Battle of Qadisiyyah in 636 CE saw Muslims decisively defeat the Sassanid Persian Empire.

12. The Khulafa-e-Rashideen (Rightly Guided Caliphs) consists of how many caliphs?

💡 There were 4 Rightly Guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (RA).

13. The Battle of Khandaq (Trench) was fought in?

💡 The Battle of Khandaq was fought in 5 AH (627 CE) — Muslims dug a trench on Salman al-Farisi suggestion.

14. Who was the last prophet in Islam?

💡 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last and final prophet of Islam — Khatim-un-Nabiyyeen (Seal of Prophets).

15. The Conquest of Makkah took place in which year?

💡 The Conquest of Makkah (Fatah Makkah) took place in 8 AH (630 CE) with 10,000 Muslim soldiers.

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