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
31
How did the Prophet ﷺ ensure ethical conduct during battles?
Answer:
By forbidding harm to non-combatants, women, and children
The Prophet ﷺ strictly prohibited killing non-combatants, destroying crops, or committing injustice during war.
32
What was the spiritual significance of the Ghazawāt and Sarāyā?
Answer:
They trained the Ummah in unity, discipline, and reliance on Allah
Each Ghazwah and Sariyyah was a lesson in unity, courage, justice, and divine reliance — not mere warfare.
33
What lesson did Muslims learn from the Battle of Tabuk?
Answer:
Steadfastness and sacrifice during hardship
The hardship of Tabuk taught Muslims the virtue of steadfastness, sacrifice, and complete reliance on Allah.
34
Which expedition aimed to spread Islam peacefully to northern Arabia?
Answer:
Battle of Tabuk
The Prophet ﷺ went to Tabuk primarily to establish peace treaties and da‘wah, not for direct warfare.
35
In which battle did Abu Bakr (RA) and Ali (RA) both carry separate flags?
Answer:
Battle of Tabuk
During the expedition to Tabuk, both Abu Bakr (RA) and Ali (RA) were given separate banners as leaders of their contingents.
36
Which expedition resulted in the death of the hypocrite leader Abdullah ibn Ubayy?
Answer:
None; he died naturally in Madinah
Abdullah ibn Ubayy, the chief hypocrite of Madinah, died a natural death in 9 AH after the Battle of Tabuk.
37
Which Sariyyah was known for capturing a Quraysh caravan near Najd?
Answer:
Sariyyah Zayd ibn Harithah
Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) led several successful expeditions, including one against Quraysh trade caravans near Najd.
38
What happened to the army of Usamah ibn Zayd after the Prophet’s ﷺ death?
Answer:
Abu Bakr (RA) sent them as the Prophet ﷺ instructed
Caliph Abu Bakr (RA) insisted on fulfilling the Prophet’s ﷺ command and dispatched Usamah’s army.
39
Who was appointed commander of the last expedition prepared by the Prophet ﷺ before his death?
Answer:
Usamah ibn Zayd (RA)
Usamah ibn Zayd (RA) was appointed to lead the final expedition against the Byzantines before the Prophet’s ﷺ passing.
40
Which Sariyyah was led to punish the killers of the Prophet’s ﷺ emissary to Busra?
Answer:
Battle of Mu’tah
The Battle of Mu’tah was initiated after the murder of the Prophet’s ﷺ envoy to the ruler of Busra.