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How was the feeling in Medina when
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) died?
a. A great void.
b. So awesome that it was almost
unbelievable.
c. a and b above.
d. Was expected + a.
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Who was by the Prophet (pbuh) when
he died?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Abu Bakr (r) + Uthman (r).
Ali (a.s.).
Omar (r) + Abu Bakr (r).
Ibn Auf + Ibn Abbas.
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In whose house did the Prophet (pbuh)
die?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A'isha.
Umm Salama.
Umm Habiba.
Hafsa.
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Where were Abu Bakr (r) and Omar (r)
when the Prophet (pbuh) died?
a.
b.
c.
d.
On an expedition with U'sama.
Somewhere in Medina.
In Mecca.
On a trip to Syria.
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How did the people take the news of
the death of the Prophet (pbuh)?
a. In a highly emotional way.
b. Like an upheaval.
c. a and b above because they loved him so
much.
d. Calmly, and prayfully.
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Was there a danger to Islam because
of the death of the Prophet (pbuh)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yes, from the Romans (Byzantines).
a + Persians.
a + b + from within.
No, it was quiet on all fronts.
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A very important meeting took place
after the Prophet's death, where was it
held at?
a. In Medina at the Grand Mosque.
b. Near Muhammad's house, to deal with who
will rule.
c. Outside Medina, to see who would be the
Khalifa.
d. In Mecca, at Abu Sufyan's house.
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How did Abu Bakr (r) bring the people
to their senses in the meeting outside
Medina?
a. Read from the Quran that Muhammad was
human.
b. He had a calming effect on the people.
c. They respected his opinion.
d. All the above.
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Did Omar (r) believe it that Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh) had died?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yes, of course.
No, since he loved the Prophet so much.
Not at first.
b and c above.
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After the Prophet (pbuh) died, who did
the preparations for the burial of his
body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ali (a.s.), his beloved cousin.
Al Abbas, his close uncle.
Abu Bakr (r), his intimate friend.
Omar (r), his close friend.
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How was Abu Bakr (r) chosen to
become a Khalifa?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Voting by the public.
Appointment by the Prophet (pbuh).
By the "Group's" meeting.
Acclamation for allegiance.
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What kind of past did Abu Bakr (r)
have?
a. Intimate friend of Muhammad (pbuh) + b
and c.
b. High caliber Companion, clean and good.
c. Highly respected.
d. The future Khalifa to be.
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A phenomenal Islamic momentum was
created by the Prophet (pbuh). Did Khalifa
Abu Bakr r) continue the momentum?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yes, and he augmented it.
Yes, he continued it and did it well.
He got carried away with it.
He gave it some support.
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How was the situation in Arabia at the
time the Prophet (pbuh) died?
a. Arabia was mostly Muslim.
b. It was still with pagan psychology and
customs.
c. The majority in Arabia were still ignorant
about Islam.
d. All the above.
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Who was Musailema the liar?
a. A Meccan known for his fabrications.
b. Head of an Arabian tribe who claimed
Prophethood.
c. a + b above.
d. The liar of the liars.
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Was there a Muslim force in readiness
for combat at the time the Prophet
(pbuh) died?
a. Yes, Abu Bakr (r) and Omar (r) were to be
in it.
b. Yes, Ali (a.s.) was to be in it too.
c. Yes, U'sama was to be its leader + a.
d. All the above.
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Did U'sama march north at the head of
the expedition while Muhammad
(pbuh) was Alive?
a.
b.
c.
d.
No, it was too hot.
No, since Muhammad (pbuh) was sick.
Yes, the Muslims won brilliantly.
c + Omar (r) was in it.
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Why did some impostors revolt against
Islam soon after the Prophet (pbuh)
died?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Take advantage of the moment.
Did not want to pay Zakat.
Not truly Muslims yet.
All the above.
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Musailema the liar was at the head of a
large force. Why did he rebel?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Loved leadership.
Thought he was so smart.
Wanted to form a new religion.
All the above.
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Abu Bakr dispatched U'sama's force up
north. U'sama was successful in his mission.
In forty days he was back in Medina. Where
did his force go afterwards?
a.
b.
c.
d.
To Iraq to face the Persians.
South to face Musailema the liar.
South to route the impostors.
Mecca to defend the Muslims.
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After routing the impostors who
refused to pay the Zakat, where did
U'sama's force go to?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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To Iraq to face the Persians.
To face Musailema the liar.
Mecca to defend the Muslims.
Syria to face the Romans (Byzantines).
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Who was at the head of the Muslim
force to meet Musailema and his
followers?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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The great general, Khalid Ibnil Waleed.
U'sama himself.
Ali (a.s.), the cousin of the Prophet (pbuh).
Abu Bakr (r), the Khalifa by now.
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Describe the battle between Khalid
Ibnil Waleed and Musailema's force.
a. Fierce and protracted, Khalid was finished.
b. Fierce and protracted, Musailema was
finished.
c. c. b + with a spear by Wahshi.
d. An insignificant battle of minor
consequence.
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Who killed Musailema the liar and how?
a. Abu Bakr (r), the Khalifa by then.
b. Omar (r), the friend of the Prophet (pbuh).
c. Wahshi who said "I killed the worst of
people.
d. Khalid Ibnil Waleed, the leader of the
Muslim Force.
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Did Arabia become safe after
Musailema was killed?
a. Yes, quite safe.
b. No, still danger by the Persians and
Romans.
c. No, the danger was within.
d. No, the danger was by the Meccans.
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How was the feeling of Fatima (a.s.)
after the death of her father, Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Extremely sad and upset.
In agony for his loss.
Devastating feeling, almost indescribable.
All the above.
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After the death of Fatima, Ali (a.s.) gave his
allegiance to Abu Bakr (r), and that was
about six months in his Khilaafah? Why?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ali (a.s.) felt that the Khilaafah was his.
Fatima felt that the Khilaafah was Ali's.
Fatima felt Ali (a.s.) was unfairly by-passed.
All above + out of respect to Fatima's
feelings.
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What did Ali (a.s.) do during the
Khilaafah of Abu Bakr (r)?
a. Worked to collect the Holy Quran in its
chronological order.
b. Worked on collecting the Hadith.
c. a + b above + preserving works of the
Prophet.
d. Help Abu Bakr (r) in the duties of the
Khilaafah.
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Why did Khalifa Abu Bakr (r) send an
army up north?
a. Danger coming from the Persians.
b. Get the Arabs busy.
c. Danger coming from the Romans + a
above.
d. To keep the momentum at full speed.
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What were the dangers up north during
the early days of Khalifa Abu Bakr (r)?
a. Persians and Romans saw emerging Muslim
power.
b. Destruction of Islam was possible.
c. a + preemptive engagement seemed
necessary.
d. c + spread the word of God.
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Who was at the head of the Muslim
force to face the Persians?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Muslim General, Khalid Ibnil Waleed.
Ubaida, the relative of the Prophet.
Ibnil Aas, the conqueror of Egypt.
Ali (a.s.), the defender of Islam, the
confidant of the Prophet (pbuh).
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How large was the Muslim force under
Khalid Ibnil Waleed?
a.
b.
c.
d.
50,000 Muslims.
75,000 Muslims.
10,000 Muslims.
3,000 Muslims.
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The Persian Empire was a superpower
at the time, how difficult was the task
of Khalid Ibnil Waleed?
a. Almost miraculous, but it was through the
power of Islam.
b. Couldn't be done.
c. Done with only valor and great sacrifice.
d. Disastrous, ending in failure.
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Why was the Persian empire a big
threat to the budding Muslim entity?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Islamic power could be felt.
Persians wanted to test the Muslims.
Flexing muscles and showing off.
Persians did not want the Muslim challenge.
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The Persian Empire had huge armies.
How could Khalid Ibnil Waleed face
them?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Valor, courage, and dedication to the cause.
Power of faith, dedication to Islam.
Power of leadership only.
Chance for booty.
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During eleven months' period Khalid Ibnil
Waleed engaged the Persian empire in
fifteen battles. What was the outcome?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ten successes, five failures.
All successes.
Thirteen successes, two retreats.
Two successes only, the enemy was
enormous.
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It was miraculous to see the success of
Khalid Ibnil Waleed. How did the
Muslims manage that?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Genius of Khalid's military strategy.
Valor of the Muslims.
Power of faith.
All the above + poor Persian morale.
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Who was Hormuz?
a. King of the Persians in the chains battle.
b. Persian military leader defeating Khalid at
the chains battle.
c. Persian governor, lost his life by Khalid.
d. c + during the battle of the chains.
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Describe the battle of the chains.
a. Muslims were outnumbered by about 20 to
1.
b. Persians chained many of their soldiers.
c. Above + Muslims had brilliant success.
d. Above but outnumbered 3 to one.
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The jeweled crown of Hormuz was
given as a gift. To whom was it given?
a. To Ali (a.s.), the closest person to the
Prophet (pbuh).
b. To Omar (r), the would-be second Khalifa.
c. To Abu Bakr (r), the Khalifa.
d. To Uthman (r), the third Khalifa-to-be.
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Why was Hormuz intensely disliked by
the people of the area?
a. He was a mean, vicious, and cruel governor.
b. Heavy taxation almost broke the peoples'
back.
c. He was also pompous, conceited and brutal.
d. Above + people were relieved when he was
killed.
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Why did Heera surrender?
a. Khalid's reputation of brilliant maneuvers.
b. Muslim fighters did not bother the peaceful
population.
c. Goodness of Islam became known + above.
d. People of Iraq hated their rulers + above.
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What became of the reputation of
Khalid Ibnil Waleed?
a. Feared all over.
b. Loved by the people but feared by the
enemy rulers.
c. Admired by enemy and friend + a and b.
d. He was idol-worshipped for his valor.
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How did the enemy feel about Khalid
Ibnil Waleed?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Loved him very much + b.
Scared of him a great deal.
Hated him excessively.
Admired him for his brilliance + c and b.
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How did the Muslims take the news of
all these victories?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Electrifyingly, excitedly and deliriously.
Gratefully to God + a above.
Somberly but with a good deal of bragging.
As a matter of factly.
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What was Ali (a.s.) doing all during Abu
Bakr's reign?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Participated in the battles.
Advised the Khalifa.
Religious work of great significance.
Plan the war.
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What did Khalid Ibnil Waleed do to the
new territory of Iraq?
a. Kept Muslims in barracks, away from the
local population.
b. Administered the territory Islamicly.
c. a and b + help solve people's problems.
d. a and b above.
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What kind of influence did the many
victories of Khalid Ibnil Waleed have on
the Muslims?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Extremely positive + b and c.
High self confidence + c.
Success bred further success.
Somewhat positive, but envious of his
accomplishments.
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Did the Romans (Byzantines) stay still?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yes, paying no attention to Islam.
No, preparing for war.
Had the new Muslim power in mind.
Attacked the Muslim area.
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A force of 30,000 Muslims was sent to face
the Romans (Byzantines). Why didn't the
Muslims fight them right away?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They were scared of the Romans.
The Roman's force was too large.
Couldn't make up their minds.
All the above.
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How large was the Roman's force at
Yarmuk?
a.
b.
c.
d.
75,000.
150,000.
200,000.
240,000.
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How could a force of 30,000 face a
force of 240,000 and expect success?
a.
b.
c.
d.
No way, this could never be done.
It could be done only through faith.
b + superb, most brilliant military planning.
Suicidal.
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To help in the Yarmuk situation, Khalid Ibnil
Waleed was in Iraq, and he asked to go to
Yarmuk area in Syria. What did he do on
the way?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Conquer
Conquer
Conquer
Conquer
Damascus.
Busra.
Baghdad.
Alexandria.
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How did Khalid Ibnil Waleed enter
Busra?
a. Busra successfully resisted three Muslim
encounters.
b. Khalid's reputation preceded him.
c. Khalid overwhelmed the fort.
d. All the above.
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What did Khalid Ibnil Waleed see when
he arrived at Yarmuk?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Unified Muslim force.
Un-unified Muslim force, three leaderships.
b above + four leaderships.
Muslims engaged in a fight + c.
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What is so special about Yarmuk?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Key
Key
Key
Key
town to Syria.
engagement that crushed the Romans.
pass to Jerusalem.
to Egypt.
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What did the four Muslim generals
decide to do when Khalid Ibnil Waleed
was with them at Yarmuk?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Give him the leadership right away.
Divide the leadership among themselves.
Reject him after fighting him incessantly.
Advice him in his planning of the strategy.
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What did Khalid Ibnil Waleed do when
he took command at Yarmuk?
a. Reorganize the Muslim force in a cohesive
way.
b. Attack right away to take the Romans when
ill-prepared.
c. Take a month for planning.
d. All the above.
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How did the Roman general become
Muslim at Yarmuk?
a. He was forced into it.
b. Came to challenge Khalid, then talk to
Khalid.
c. b + went to Khalid's tent, came out
converted to Islam.
d. b and c above.
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By converting to Islam, did this Roman
general make the Romans mad?
a. Yes, it undermined their morale
tremendously.
b. No, it made no difference.
c. Somewhat affected it.
d. They were happy about it.
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The Roman army at Yarmuk attacked
first, the Muslims reeled under. What
did Ikrama do that was so spectacular?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Fight unto death.
His son pledged the same.
Several hundred Muslims pledged the same.
All the above.
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In the middle of Yarmuk battle, Khalid
Ibnil Waleed received special news.
What kind of news were they?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Abu Bakr (r) died.
Omar (r) new Khalifa + a and c.
Khalid not to be leader.
Khalid to hold elections for his Khilaafah.
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Did Khalid Ibnil Waleed tell the Muslim
force at Yarmuk about the death of Abu
Bakr (r) right away?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yes, as he should.
Yes, but only after the result of Yarmuk.
Next day.
Never, did.
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Describe the battle of Yarmuk.
a. Extremely difficult.
b. Muslims were outnumbered 1 to 8.
c. Romans (Byzantines) chained 40,000 of its
force to prevent them from running away.
d. Romans lost 50% of their force + all above.
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In the confusion of the retreat, the
Romans lost a huge number by
drowning. How is that?
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a. Couldn't go up the mountains because of
heavy arms.
b. Threw themselves in the river.
c. Heavy arms drowned them.
d. All the above.
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In Yarmuk, Muslims lost only three
thousand fighters. How many did the
Romans lose?
a.
b.
c.
d.
50,000.
100,000.
120,000.
125,000.
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What was the role of the women in the
battle of Yarmuk?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Care of the wounded.
Encourage the fighters.
a + b above.
Prevent the Muslims from retreat + c.
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The genius of Khalid Ibnil Waleed became
well known. Why do you think the new
Khalifa Omar (r) asked him to step aside?
a. Wanted to give a chance to other Muslim
leaders.
b. Khalid was beginning to be heroworshipped.
c. Did not like him.
d. Had a disagreements with him.
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How did Abu Bakr (r) die?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Natural causes.
In the battle of Yarmuk.
Killed by assassin.
In the battle of Qadisiya.
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How old was Khalifa Abu Bakr (r) when
he died?
a.
b.
c.
d.
8l.
63.
70.
65.
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How was the rule of Khalifa Abu Bakr
(r)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Good, fair, successful.
Too busy with wars to do anything.
Mellow, easy going.
All the above.
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How did Khalifa Abu Bakr (r) live while
he was a Khalifa?
a. Modestly, without guards.
b. Like any ordinary man.
c. In castle with government personnel
around.
d. a and b above.
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