Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
91
In which battle were Muslims more numerous than their enemies?
Answer:
Uhud
At Hunayn, Muslims numbered 14,000, more than their enemy. However, the initial ambush caused panic among Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ stood firm until the Muslims regrouped. This battle proved that victory comes from Allah, not sheer numbers.
92
Which Quraysh champion was killed by Ali during the Battle of Khandaq?
Answer:
Utbah ibn Rabi‘ah
Amr ibn Abd Wudd, a feared Quraysh warrior, was killed by Ali ibn Abi Talib during Khandaq. He had crossed the trench and challenged Muslims to single combat. Ali accepted and killed him. This lifted Muslim morale greatly.
93
Who donated all his belongings for the expedition of Tabuk?
Answer:
Umar ibn al-Khattab
For the Tabuk expedition, Abu Bakr (RA) donated all his belongings. When asked what he left for his family, he replied: “Allah and His Messenger.” This act highlighted his complete trust in Allah. Umar, Uthman, and others also contributed generously.
94
Which fort (temple) was conquered by Ali during the Battle of Khaybar?
Answer:
h fort (temple) was conquered by Ali during the Battle of Khaybar?
Ali ibn Abi Talib conquered the fort of Qamoos during the Khaybar campaign. His bravery turned the tide of the siege. He carried the door of the fort as a shield. This cemented his role as a fearless warrior of Islam.
95
Who killed a Jew infiltrator during the Battle of the Trench?
Answer:
Aisha
Safiyya bint Abdul Muttalib, the Prophet’s ﷺ aunt, killed a Jew who tried to infiltrate a Muslim fort during Khandaq. This act showed the bravery of Muslim women. Women played key roles in defense, support, and morale during battles.
96
How long did it take to dig the trench in the Battle of Ahzab?
Answer:
1 week
Muslims took 2 weeks to dig the trench around Madinah. About 3000 companions worked under the Prophet’s ﷺ supervision. This strategy was new in Arabia, introduced by Salman al-Farisi. It saved Madinah from invasion.
97
What was the outcome of the Battle of Tabuk?
Answer:
Both sides signed a treaty
The Battle of Tabuk ended without fighting. The Byzantines did not appear to face the Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ and his 30,000 men returned after 20 days. The Qur’an described this as the Expedition of Straitness due to its hardships.
98
Who commanded the Quraysh at Uhud?
Answer:
Utbah ibn Rabi‘ah
The commander of the Quraysh at Uhud was Abu Sufyan. He came to avenge the Quraysh defeat at Badr. His army of 3000 fought against 1000 Muslims. Later in life, Abu Sufyan embraced Islam.
99
Who was the leader of the archers at Jabal-e-Rumah (mountain of archers) in the Battle of Uhud?
Answer:
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas
Abdullah ibn Jubair was appointed leader of 50 archers at Uhud by the Prophet ﷺ. Their task was to guard the mountain pass. When many archers disobeyed and left their post, Khalid ibn Walid led a cavalry attack from behind. This mistake turned the Muslim victory into a setback.
100
By whom was Abu Jahl killed in the Battle of Badr?
Answer:
Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib
Abu Jahl, the arch-enemy of Islam, was killed at Badr by two young Ansar: Ma‘adh ibn ‘Amr and Ma‘adh ibn Afra’. His death was a turning point in the battle. It symbolized the end of Quraysh arrogance. His downfall came at the hands of youths motivated by faith.