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
71
Who commanded the Quraysh army in the Battle of Uhud?
Answer:
Abu Sufyan ibn Harb
Abu Sufyan led the Quraysh forces seeking revenge for Badr.
72
What was the second major battle fought by Muslims?
Answer:
Battle of Uhud
The second major battle was the Battle of Uhud, fought in Shawwal, 3 AH.
73
Which angel led the heavenly forces during the Battle of Badr?
Answer:
Jibreel (AS)
Jibreel (AS) led the angels who supported the Muslims at Badr as mentioned in the Qur’an (8:9).
74
Which famous Quraysh leader was killed at Badr?
Answer:
Abu Jahl
Abu Jahl, the chief enemy of Islam, was killed during the Battle of Badr.
75
Who carried the flag of Islam during the Battle of Badr?
Answer:
Mus‘ab ibn ‘Umayr (RA)
Mus‘ab ibn ‘Umayr (RA) carried the Prophet’s ﷺ banner at Badr.
76
How many Muslims participated in the Battle of Badr?
Answer:
313
Only 313 Muslims faced about 1000 Quraysh in the Battle of Badr.
77
In which year did the Battle of Badr take place?
Answer:
2 AH
The Battle of Badr occurred in Ramadan, 2 AH, and was the first major battle in Islam.
78
Which was the first Ghazwah in Islam?
Answer:
Ghazwah Waddān (al-Abwā’)
The first Ghazwah was Waddān (al-Abwā’) in 2 AH, though no fighting occurred.
79
How many Sarāyā were sent by the Prophet ﷺ?
Answer:
About 60
Around 60 Sarāyā (expeditions) were dispatched by the Prophet ﷺ, mostly for defense or diplomacy.
80
How many Ghazawāt did the Prophet ﷺ personally participate in?
Answer:
27
According to most historians, the Prophet ﷺ participated in 27 Ghazawāt during his lifetime.