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
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What safety assurance did the Prophet ﷺ give to the people of Makkah?
Answer:
Whoever enters the Kaʿbah, Abū Sufyān’s house, or stays in their homes will be safe
This amnesty showed Islam’s mercy. Despite years of persecution, the Prophet ﷺ forgave the Quraysh.
12
Which key Quraysh leader accepted Islam at the Conquest of Makkah?
Answer:
Abū Sufyān ibn Ḥarb
Abū Sufyān, former chief of Quraysh, accepted Islam after witnessing the strength and mercy of the Prophet ﷺ.
13
What did the Prophet ﷺ do with the idols in the Kaʿbah?
Answer:
Ordered companions to break them
Around 360 idols were destroyed from the Kaʿbah, restoring it as the House of Allah for tawḥīd alone.
14
What was the Prophet’s declaration upon entering Makkah?
Answer:
“Truth has come, and falsehood has perished.”
The Prophet ﷺ recited Qur’an 17:81, announcing the end of idolatry and the triumph of Islam.
15
How did the Prophet ﷺ enter Makkah?
Answer:
Bowing his head in humility
The Prophet ﷺ bowed his head on his camel’s saddle, showing humility before Allah for granting victory without bloodshed.
16
Who commanded one of the flanks of the Muslim army at Makkah?
Answer:
Khālid ibn al-Walīd
Khālid commanded one wing of the Muslim army. He encountered resistance in one quarter, but it was quickly subdued.
17
Who led the Muslim army into Makkah?
Answer:
Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ himself
The Prophet ﷺ personally led the army, displaying humility and mercy. He entered Makkah with his head bowed in gratitude to Allah.
18
What triggered the Conquest of Makkah?
Answer:
Quraysh violated the Treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah
Quraysh aided Banū Bakr in attacking Banū Khuzaʿah, allies of Muslims. This violated the treaty, giving the Prophet ﷺ a just reason to march on Makkah.
19
What was the size of the Muslim army during the Conquest of Makkah?
Answer:
10,000
About 10,000 Muslims marched towards Makkah, overwhelming the Quraysh without major bloodshed.
20
On which date of Ramaḍān was Makkah conquered?
Answer:
20th Ramaḍān
The Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah on the 20th of Ramaḍān, after marching peacefully with a massive army.