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
41
Which expedition was sent to rescue Zayd ibn Harithah and Ja’far (RA) from captivity?
Answer:
Battle of Mu’tah
The Battle of Mu’tah was fought to avenge the killing of Zayd and Ja’far (RA) by Byzantine allies.
42
Which Sariyyah was the first to capture spoils of war?
Answer:
Sariyyah Abdullah ibn Jahsh
The Sariyyah of Abdullah ibn Jahsh captured a Quraysh caravan at Nakhlah, marking the first spoils of war.
43
Which Sariyyah resulted in the first martyrdom in Islam?
Answer:
Sariyyah Abdullah ibn Jahsh
During the Sariyyah of Abdullah ibn Jahsh (RA), one Muslim, Ubaydah ibn al-Harith, became the first martyr.
44
Which Sariyyah was the first to be sent in Islam?
Answer:
Sariyyah Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib
The first Sariyyah was led by Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib (RA) to intercept Quraysh caravans near the Red Sea.
45
Which Ghazwah involved the largest Muslim army during the Prophet’s ﷺ lifetime?
Answer:
Battle of Tabuk
The Prophet ﷺ led an army of about 30,000 men to Tabuk — the largest in his lifetime.
46
What was the Prophet’s ﷺ last Ghazwah?
Answer:
Battle of Tabuk
The Battle of Tabuk (9 AH) was the last expedition in which the Prophet ﷺ personally participated.
47
Which Surah discusses the repentance of Ka‘b ibn Malik (RA)?
Answer:
Surah At-Tawbah
Surah At-Tawbah (9:118) mentions Allah’s acceptance of the repentance of Ka‘b ibn Malik and his two companions.
48
How long did the Prophet ﷺ stay at Tabuk?
Answer:
20 days
The Prophet ﷺ stayed for about 20 days at Tabuk, establishing peace with local tribes and preparing against Byzantines.
49
Who stayed behind during the Battle of Tabuk without valid reason?
Answer:
Ka‘b ibn Malik (RA)
Ka‘b ibn Malik (RA) and two others missed the expedition and were temporarily boycotted until Allah accepted their repentance.
50
Against which empire was the Battle of Tabuk fought?
Answer:
Byzantine (Roman) Empire
The Battle of Tabuk was fought against the Byzantine Empire, though no actual combat took place.