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Seerah / History
8th Grade
Final Exam Study Guide
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What is Abu Bakr’s (R) real name?
A. Abu Bakr
B. Abdullah
C. Bakr
D. Siddiq
What was the title given to Abu Bakr (R) by Prophet Muhammad (S)?
A. As Siddiq
B. Al Faruq
C. Dhun Nurayn
D. Asadullah
What does As Siddiq mean?
A. Distinguisher between right and wrong
B. Lion of Allah (swt)
C. Master of Two Lights
D. The Truthful
What best describes Abu Bakr’s (R) character
A. Introvert
B. Extrovert
C. Adventurous
D. Outspoken
What was Abu Bakr’s (R) profession
A. Wrestler
B. Trader
C. Farmer
D. Blacksmith
Which ayah did Abu Bakr (R) recite to remind the people about Allah (swt) and
the mortal nature of Prophet Muhammad (S) at the time of death of the Prophet
(S)?
A. Surah al Asr, ayah 1 to 3
B. Surah al Fatiha, ayah 1 to 5
C. Surah al Imran, ayah 144
D. Surah an Nisa, ayah 21
Which of the following was NOT part of Abu Bakr’s (R) inaugural address?
A. “I have been selected as your trustee although I am no better than any
one of you.”
B. “If I am right, obey me. If I am misguided, set me right.”
C. “I have claimed the position of khalifah so give baya’ to me.”
D. “I ask you to obey me as long as I obey Allah (swt) and His messenger
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Who did Abu Bakr (R) (when he initially became Khalifah) insist upon remaining in
charge of the first expedition to Syria?
A. Zaid ibn Harith (R)
B. Usamah bin Zaid (R)
C. Umar ibn al Khattab (R)
D. Khalid bin Walid (R)
Why was Usamah's expedition important?
A. It crushed the rebellions that arose after the death of the Prophet (S)
B. It marked the end of both the Persian and Byzantine empires
C. To follow through with one of the Prophet(S)'s final commands and to
reaffirm Islam's position following the death of the Prophet (S)
D. It was not important
What did some Muslims refuse to pay which lead to the apostasy movement and
Abu Bakr (R) sending troops against them?
A. Trade Tax
B. Camels Tax
C. Zakah
D. Defense Tax
What is the difference between apostasy and rebellion?
A. Apostasy is abandoning one’s beliefs and a rebellion is actively fighting
against established government or ruler
B. Rebellion is abandoning one’s beliefs and a apostasy is actively fighting
against established government or ruler
C. Apostasy and rebellion are similar, they both violently fight against the
established government or ruler
D. Apostasy and rebellion are similar, they both mean abandonment of
one’s beliefs
Which of the following instructions were given by Abu Bakr (R) to the troops he
sent against the rebels?
A. First convince the rebels to pay Zakat
B. First call the rebels back to Islam
C. If the rebels continue to fight/rebel, wage war against them
D. Do not give the rebels any chances, wage war against them
E. B and C
What empires surrounded the Arabian Peninsula during Abu Bakr (R)'s Caliphate?
A. Persian Empire (west) and Byzantine Empire(north/east)
B. Mongols (east) and Byzantines (north)
C. Byzantine Empire (north/west) and Persian Empire (north/east)
D. Abyssinians (north/west) and Persians (east)
During the Caliphate of Abu Bakr (R), which empire was helping a tribe in Bahrain
rebel against the Muslims?
A. The Romans
B. The Persians
C. The Abyssinians
D. The Yemenites
15. Which empire did the Muslims fight in the Battle of Chains?
A. The Romans
B. The Persians
C. The Abyssinians
D. The Yemenites
16. Which of the following false prophets was known as the liar?
A. Musaylimah al Kaddhab
B. Sajah bin Harith
C. Aswad Ansi
D. Tulayha bin Khowaylid
17. In which battle did many huffaz lose their lives?
A. Battle of Yamama
B. Battle of Ajnadayn
C. Battle of Chains
D. Battle of Hims
18. Which companion was appointed in charge of compiling the first official master
copy of the Qur'an?
A. Usamah bin Zaid (R)
B. Khalid bin Walid (R)
C. Umar (R)
D. Zaid ibn Thabit (R)
19. Why was it okay to compile the Quran in a physical book form?
A. No specific reason, a book version needed to be made as soon as
possible because so many huffaz were dying
B. The Quran refers to itself as a book in surah Ya-Sin
C. The Quran refers to itself as a book in surah Al-Baqarah
D. It was one of the final commands of Muhammad (S)
20. What was one of Abu Bakr (R)'s final wishes before he passed away?
A. To give everyone a camel and 100 dinar
B. To give back to the Baitul Mal the exact amount he earned as a salary
from it
C. Have Umar (R) be his successor
D. None of the above
21. What salary did Abu Bakr (R) want to receive while Khalifah?
A. He wanted to receive 100 dinar every day
B. He wanted to receive just enough to satisfy his and his family's needs
C. He did not want any salary and instead wanted to continue trading
D. He wanted to receive as much as possible
22. How were officers appointed?
A. Based on the relation to the Prophet (S)
B. Kinship to the current or past leaders and officers
C. Based on their good or noteworthy qualities and actions (merit)
D. They were appointed at random and were removed if anyone
complained about them
23. How long was Abu Bakr's (R) Caliphate?
A. 1 Year
B. 2 Years
C. 7 Years
D. 10 Years
24. Which of the following were given as advice by Abu Bakr (R) to each commander?
A. Treat your subordinates well
B. Do not destroy places of worship
C. Do not ruin any populated place
D. All of the above
Umar (R)
25. What best describes Umar (R)'s character
A. Introvert
B. Extrovert
C. Shy
D. Solitary
26. What was the title given to Umar (R) by Prophet Muhammad (S)?
A. As Siddiq
B. Al Faruq
C. Dhun Nurayn
D. Asadullah
27. What does this title mean?
A. Distinguisher between right and wrong
B. Lion of Allah (swt)
C. Master of Two Lights
D. The Truthful
28. Which ayah of the Qur'an did Umar (R) read that lead to his conversion to Islam?
A. Surah Ta Ha, ayah 14
B. Surah al Imran, ayah 15
C. Surah Ikhlas, ayah 2
D. Surah al Baqarah, ayah 25
29. Which of the following best describes the sequence of events that led to Umar’s
(R) acceptance of Islam?
A. Umar (R) volunteers to assassinate Muhammad (S) -> Fatimah (R), his
sister, finds out what Umar (R) intends to do and tells Umar (R) to read
verses of Surah Ta Ha before he leaves -> Umar (R) declares “Surely this
is the word of Allah (SWT). Take me to Muhammad (S)” -> Umar goes to
Prophet Muhammad (S) and accepts Islam.
B. Umar (R) volunteers to assassinate Muhammad (S) -> Sa’d bin Abi
Waqqas tells Umar about his sister’s conversion -> He goes to his sister’s
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(Fatimah (R)) house, finds them studying the Quran, and beats his
brother-in-law -> Fatimah cries out “Do whatever you like, we are
determined to die as Muslims” -> Umar is moved by his sister and asks
her to show him pages of the Quran -> Fatimah tells Umar (R) to wash
himself first -> Umar (R) reads verses of Surah Ta Ha and declares “Surely
this is the word of Allah (SWT). Take me to Muhammad (S)” -> Umar
goes to Prophet Muhammad (S) and accepts Islam.
After Umar’s (R) acceptance of Islam, what did the Muslims do for the first time in
public?
A. Host a big party and invite everyone to join
B. Pray in congregation in the Ka’bah, led by the Prophet (S)
C. The Muslims didn’t do anything publicly until they migrated to Medina
D. None of the above
What instructions/advice did Umar (R) give to Hadrat Sa'ad bin Abi Waqqas?
A. To use the sword to force the enemies to convert to Islam
B. Not to fight the Persians until reinforcements arrived to help them
C. The aim of Muslims was to proclaim Allah (swt)'s message rather than
fight
D. None of the above
In which present day country is Jalula located?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Syria
D. Saudi Arabia
By what year did the Persian Empire fall under Muslim custodianship?
A. 23 AH/634 CE
B. 53 AH/672 CE
C. 83 AH/702 CE
D. 123 AH/740 CE
Which of the following was said by Umar (R) following the conquest of the
Persian Empire?
A. “O Muslims! If you do not follow the straight path, Allah (swt) will take
this power from you and hand it over to whom He likes.”
B. “Take what you find amongst the Persians for it now belongs to you.”
C. “The Persians will no longer harm the Muslims and soon nor will the
Romans”
D. All of the above
In which present day country is Damascus located?
A. Iraq
B. Jordan
C. Syria
D. Turkey
Why did most people convert to Islam?
A. They were forced to convert because their lives were threatened
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B. They saw the good character of the Muslim people and soldiers
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
What happened when the Muslims evacuated the territories they occupied?
A. They returned the amount collected as Jizyah because they could no
longer guarantee the safety of the people
B. They kept the taxes they collected because they were still able to protect
the people for a long period of time
C. The Muslims left enough people behind to help protect the non-Muslims
D. None of the above
How did Jerusalem surrender to Muslim control?
A. Umar (R) left for Jerusalem in the month of Rajab in 16 A.H. with an
army led by Khalid bin Walid. A fierce battle took place outside of
Jerusalem that lasted 6 days. Eventually the Muslims managed to reach
the city and claim it.
B. The battle of Jerusalem took place in 16 A.H. during which the Muslim
army marched into Jerusalem and managed to conquer it without any
casualties.
C. The Christians of the city agreed to surrender under a peace treaty on
the condition that Umar (R) personally visits the city to sign it. After
signing the treaty, Umar (R) guaranteed the complete security to all the
Jews and Christians of the city.
D. The Muslims controlled the areas around Jerusalem, but not the city
itself. The city won’t fall under Muslim control until after Umar’s (R)
caliphate.
Which of the following Byzantine territories were conquered during Umar's (R)
Caliphate? (Hint: Think of the map questions from the homework)
A. Damascus
B. Hims, Jerusalem and Antioch
C. Qadisiya and Jalula
D. A and B above
Which Persian territories were conquered during Umar's (R) Caliphate? (Hint:
Think of the map questions from the homework and the location of the Byzantine
empire vs Persian empire)
A. Jazirah and Egypt
B. Hims and Jerusalem
C. Qadisiya and Jalula
D. All of the above
Why was Khalid bin Walid (R) removed from command?
A. He was losing too many battles which caused the Byzantines to reclaim
some land they had previously lost to the Muslims
B. He was getting too old to fight
C. Umar (R) just wanted to replace him for no specific reason
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D. People were starting to put their trust in him rather than Allah (swt)
because of his incredible battle record
Which of the following has the correct masjid : location pairings?
A. Masjid Al-Aqsa : Jerusalem, Masjid Al-Haram : Makkah, Masjid Al-Nabawi
: Medinah
B. Masjid Al-Aqsa : Jerusalem, Masjid Al-Haram : Medinah, Masjid AlNabawi : Makkah
C. Masjid Al-Aqsa : Damascus, Masjid Al-Haram : Medinah, Masjid AlNabawi : Makkah
D. Masjid Al-Aqsa : Damascus, Masjid Al-Haram : Makkah, Masjid Al-Nabawi
: Medinah
Which of the following was not established during Umar's (R) Caliphate?
A. Islamic Calendar
B. Department of Education
C. Navy
D. Police Department
What designates the start of the Islamic calendar?
A. Birth of Isa (A)
B. Death of Muhammad (S)
C. Hijrah
D. Birth of Adam (A)
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Muslims by Cyrus, the
Archbishop of Alexandria?
A. “We have witnessed a people to each and everyone of whom death is
preferable to life, and humility to prominence, and to none of whom this
world has the least of attraction.”
B. “They sit not except on the ground, and eat not but on their knees. Their
leader (Amir) is like unto one of them.”
C. “And the time of prayer comes, none of them absents himself, all wash
their extremities and humbly observe their prayer.”
D. “The lowest amongst them can be distinguished from the highest, and
the master from the slave.”
How long was Umar's (R) Caliphate?
A. 10 Years
B. 7.5 Years
C. 12 Years
D. 6 Years
How did Umar (R) die?
A. Umar (R) died during the Battle of Qadisiya which ultimately led to the
fall of the Byzantine Empire.
B. Umar (R) died during the Battle of Qadisiya which ultimately led to the
fall of the Persian Empire.
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A Byzantine slave, Abu Lu'Lu' Firoze, fatally stabbed Umar (R) during Fajr
Salat at Masjid al-Nabawi. This was after Umar (R) found his complaint to
not be genuine.
D. A Persian slave, Abu Lu'Lu' Firoze, fatally stabbed Umar (R) during Fajr
Salat at Masjid al-Nabawi. This was after Umar (R) found his complaint to
not be genuine.
48. During Umar's (R) Caliphate, what were the salaries of judges and officers? Why?
A. They were paid high salaries because there was a lot of money to go
around and Umar (R) decided to share the wealth
B. They were paid low salaries because Umar (R) received a low salary and
wanted to set an example
C. They were paid low salaries because all other occupations received low
salaries
D. They were paid high salaries so that there might not be even a slightest
chance of bribery or corruption
49. Once the department of education was established, why was it mandatory for
children to memorize Surahs al-Baqarah, an-Nisa, al-Ma'idah, al-Hajj, and an-Nur?
A. These surahs were some of Umar (R)'s favorites
B. These surahs were revealed before many students were born; it was
necessary to bring them up to speed
C. These surahs elaborately describe Islamic laws and principles
D. These were some of the longest surahs and after memorizing these,
students often went on to memorize the rest of the Quran
Uthman (R)
50. Which of the following traits best describes Uthman (R)?
A. Soft natured and kind hearted
B. Aggressive and spirited
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
51. What was the title given to Uthman (R) by Prophet Muhammad (S)?
A. As Siddiq
B. Al Faruq
C. Dhun Nurayn
D. Asadullah
52. What does the title given to Uthman (R) by the Prophet Muhammad (S) mean?
A. Distinguisher between right and wrong
B. Lion of Allah (swt)
C. The man with two Lights
D. The truthful
53. What family did the Prophet (S) and Uthman (R) belong to?
A. Banu Umayyah and Banu Hashim, respectively
B. Banu Tamim and Banu Hashim, respectively
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C. Banu Hashim and Banu Tamim, respectively
D. Banu Hashim and Banu Umayyah, respectively
What was significant about Uthman’s (R) early acceptance of Islam?
A. Uthman’s (R) acceptance helped to increase the number of Muslims
B. He was solely responsible for bringing Umar (R) to Islam
C. It showed the clear-mindedness of Uthman (R) in that despite his family
being rivals to that of the Prophet (S), he was able to see past the tribal
matters
D. None of the above
How did Uthman (R) become the third Khalifah?
A. He took the position of Caliphate by force and as a result, this lead to
internal conflict within the Muslims
B. Before his death, Umar (R) appointed a panel to select a Khalifah
amongst themselves
C. Umar (R) recommended Uthman (R) for the position and everyone else
agreed with his decision
D. None of the above
Which of the following areas were conquered during Uthman’s (R) period as
Khalifah?
A. Antalya and Cyprus
B. Afghanistan and Khurasan
C. Tabrastan and North Africa
D. All of the above
Whose idea was it to seek permission from the Khalifah to build a navy?
A. Amir Mu’awiya (R)
B. Zaid bin Harithah (R)
C. Umar (R)
D. Amr bin al ‘As (R)
What was the goal of the Sabaites?
A. Self-interests
B. Instigate conflict
C. Removal of Uthman (R)
D. To make their leader, Abdullah bin Saba, the Khalifah
E. A and B
F. All of the above
How did Uthman (R) try and handle the insurgents?
A. Uthman (R) sent an army to crush the Sabaites
B. He refused to use force and was determined to win over his opponents
with reason and compassion
C. Uthman (R) talked to Abdullah bin Saba and made a deal with the
insurgents to stop causing problems in exchange for land
D. He responded to all allegations against him and once he saw that wasn’t
enough, he decided to send the navy against them
What reason did Uthman (R) give for burning some copies of the Quran?
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A. Uthman (R) wanted to get rid of all physical copies of the Quran because
the Quran should only exist in memory and not in book form
B. Uthman (R) only burnt incomplete copies and those not in accordance
with the Quran compiled by Hadrat Zaid bin Thabit in order to avoid
confusion
C. Non-Muslims added false text to some of the copies and Uthman (R)
simply wanted to remove these altered copies
D. This claim is false - Uthman (R) never actually burned any copies of the
Quran
How did Uthman (R) respond to the allegation that he was extravagant and gave
away money to his relatives using money from the "Baitul Mal"?
A. Uthman (R) did not respond to the allegation
B. This allegation was never made against Uthman (R)
C. Uthman (R) told everyone that any person in his position would do
exactly as he did
D. Uthman (R) spent his own money to help his relatives, never anything
from public funds
How did Uthman (R) respond to the allegation that he was removing Hashmites
from the big offices in order to support Umayyads and only appointing young
men to these positions?
A. Uthman (R) belonged to the Banu Hashim family; therefore, this
allegation is false
B. Uthman (R) only appointed those who were abler for the cause of Islam
and no one could deny their honesty and work rendered for the cause of
Islam and the Muslims
C. Uthman (R) did not respond to this allegation
D. Uthman (R) admitted that this allegation was true and he replaced all
officers with new ones based on their qualifications
Uthman (R) knew of the plan to forcefully remove him from his position. How did
Uthman (R) respond to this plan?
A. Uthman (R) did not want to use force and wanted to win over his
opponents with reason and compassion. He replied by saying "I do not
want to spill Muslim blood to save my own neck."
B. Uthman (R) did not respond to the plan. Instead, he ignored the plan and
continued with his normal duties.
C. Uthman (R) gathered an army to protect himself from any potential
attacks and to fight against anyone who opposed him
D. Uthman (R) made a deal to step down from his position as long as his
safety is guaranteed.
Uthman (R) sent Ali (R) to the insurgents to assure them that their demands (e.g.
appointing Muhammad bin Abi Bakr as the new governor of Egypt) will be met.
The insurgents seemed satisfied after Ali (R) again reassured them and started to
go back. What happened a few days later that triggered the events that
ultimately led to Uthman's (R) assassination?
A. A forged/doctored letter resembling those from the Khalifah was
intercepted on the way to Egypt that read "Uqtul Muhammad bin Abi
Bakr" (Kill Muhammad bin Abi Bakr)
B. Uthman (R) reversed his original decision and did not tell the insurgents
about it. When the insurgents kept pressuring Uthman (R) to stay true to
his decision, he kept on delaying the process.
C. The insurgents went back to Uthman (R) with more demands. Uthman
(R) could not possibly meet these new demands which upset the
insurgents.
D. The insurgents went back to Uthman (R) with more demands. Uthman
(R) decided to fulfill any additional demands the insurgents could come
up with, but the insurgents were still not satisfied.
65. Which of the following is a consequence of Uthman's (R) assassination?
A. The Muslim community uniting due to the development of a common
enemy.
B. A split in the Muslim community into four main groups: Uthmanis,
Shi'an-i-'Ali, Murhibah, and Alh-i-Sunnah wal Jama'ah
C. Muhammad bin Abi Bakr became the new Khalifah
D. The Byzantine empire saw that the Muslims were vulnerable and took
the opportunity to reclaim Egypt.
66. How long was Uthman’s (R) caliphate?
A. 2 Years
B. 6 Years
C. 8 Years
D. 12 Years
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Ali (R)
67. What is the age gap (in years) between Ali (R) and the Prophet (S)?
A. ~ 30 years
B. ~ 10 years
C. ~ 20 years
D. ~ 22 years
68. What is Ali's (R) father's name?
A. Abdullah
B. Abu Talib
C. Hashim
D. Abu Turab
69. How are the Prophet(S) and Ali(R) related?
A. Their fathers were brothers which makes them first cousins
B. Their grandfathers were brothers which makes them second cousins
C. The Prophet(S) is Ali(R)' biological father
D. They are not directly related
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A. As Siddiq
B. Al Faruq
C. Dhun Nurayn
D. Asadullah
How old was Ali (R) when he became Muslim?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
What does Ali's (R) title mean?
A. Distinguisher between right and wrong
B. Lion of Allah (SWT)
C. Master of Two Lights
D. The Truthful
How/Why did Ali (R) get his title?
A. Ali (R) married two of the Prophet's (S) daughters.
B. Ali (R) always showed great bravery. His famous sword "Dhulfiqar" was
given to him by the Prophet (S).
C. Ali (R) was known to always tell the truth and was known as the truthful.
When questioned by the Quraish about Isra and Miraj, he believed it
without hesitation.
D. Ali (R) was a great scholar of Islam and became a great judge.
What were the names of Ali's (R) and Fatima's (R) sons?
A. Husain (R) and Muhammad (R)
B. Hasan (R) and Husain (R)
C. Hasan (R) and Muhammad (R)
D. Talha (R) and Zubair (R)
What was the capital during Abu Bakr's (R), Umar's (R), and Uthman's (R)
Caliphates?
A. Kufa
B. Makkah
C. Medina
D. Jerusalem
The capital was changed during Ali (R)’s caliphate. What was it changed to? What
was the original capital?
A. The capital changed from Makkah to Medinah
B. The capital changed from Basrah to Medinah
C. The capital changed from Medinah to Kufa
D. The capital changed from Makkah to Kufa
How did Ali (R) become Khalifah?
A. Ali (R) wanted to become Khalifah, but died shortly after accepting the
position
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The matter was put before the Muslim public in the Prophet’s (S)
Mosque and most of the companions in Medinah considered him to be
the fittest for the position
C. Ali (R) took the position by force
D. All of the above
Why did Hadrat Talha and Zubair (R) not want to take pledge of loyalty to Ali (R)?
A. They did not trust Ali (R)
B. They wanted the case of Uthman's (R) assassination to be resolved first
C. They were not in Medinah when voting for the next Khalifah took place.
D. All of the above
Which of the following were problems faced by Ali (R) as Khalifah?
A. To re-establish peace in the State and to set right the deteriorating
political situation
B. To take action against the assassins of Hadrat Uthman (R) who had gone
underground after he took office
C. Decide what attitude to be adopted towards those Companions who
would not pledge loyalty at the hands of Ali (R) until the assassins were
dealt with
D. All of the above
What was Amir Mu'awiyah's (R) stance regarding Uthman’s (R) assassination and
Ali’s (R) caliphate?
A. Amir Mu'awiyah (R) wanted the assassins brought to justice and was
ready to use force against Ali (R) until that happens
B. Amir Mu'awiyah (R) was ready to put the tragic incident behind him and
help reunite the Muslims
C. Amir Mu'awiyah (R) refused to pledge loyalty to Ali (R), but did not
challenge his authority or revolt against him
D. A & C
E. B & C
Which of the following people, leading many supporters, marched to and
occupied Basrah seeking to avenge Uthman’s (R) murder?
A. Zubair (R)
B. Talha (R)
C. Aisha (R)
D. Ali (R)
What happened to Hadrat Talha (R) and Zubair (R) during the Battle of Jamal?
A. They were reminded that the Prophet(S) had said that they will fight
Ali(R) wrongly and decided to leave the battlefield
B. They were reminded that the Prophet(S) had said that they will fight
Aisha(R) wrongly and decided to leave the battlefield
C. Hadrat Talha (R) and Zubair (R) were killed while trying to leave the
battlefield
D. A & C
E. B & C
83. What best describes the Battle of Siffin
A. The battle took place between the Byzantines and Ali(R)'s army, before
the civil war. This marked the end of Ali's (R) Caliphate
B. The battle took place between Hadrat Ali(R) and Amir Mu'awiyah(R)
during which more Muslims died than all previous battles with nonmuslims combined
C. The battle happened in Basrah between Aisha(R)'s army and Ali(R)'s
army. The battle was never intended to happen (both parties reached a
peaceful settlement before fighting broke out).
D. None of the above
84. Which of the following groups were created following the split in the Muslim
Community
A. Uthmanis
B. Ahl-i-Sunnah wal Jama'ah
C. Shi'an-i' Ali (Shia)
D. All of the above
85. How did Ali(R) die?
A. Ali (R) died during the Battle of Siffin against the Byzantines
B. The Khwarij decided to try to assassinate Ali(R), Amir Muawiyah, and
Amir ibn As in an attempt to end the civil war
C. Ali (R) died of natural causes after being the Khalifah for 13 years
D. None of the above
Hafsa (RA) & A’isha (RA)
86. With the exception of A’isha (RA), the wives of the Prophet (S) were
A. Previously widowed or divorced
B. Never previously married except Khadijah (RA)
C. Never married
D. Previously married to non-Muslims
87. The wives of the Prophet (S) are often referred to as?
A. Umm’ ul’ mu’mineen - “Mother of the believers”
B. Umm’ ul’ kitab - “Mother of the book”
C. Umm’ ul’ qura - “Mother of the villages”
D. Umm’ ul’ banin – “Mother of several sons”
88. In which of the following surah(s) can you find Prophet’s (S) wives and daughters
referenced?
I. Surah Ya-Sin
II. Surah Al-‘Ahzab
III. Surah Al-‘An’am
IV. Surah Maryam
V. Surah At-Tahrim
A. I & II
B. II Only,
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
C. II & V,
D. II, III, IV
E. IV Only
Who is Hafsa’s (RA) father?
A. Abu Bakr (R)
B. Uthman (R)
C. Umar (R)
D. Amr ibn Al-‘As (R)
Who is Aisha’s (RA) father?
A. Abu Bakr (R)
B. Uthman (R)
C. Umar (R)
D. Amr ibn Al-‘As (R)
Which of the following best describes Hafsa (R)
A. Before marrying the Prophet (S), she would make special arrangements
to memorize and give deep thought to the meaning of the Ayat of the
Quran as and when they were revealed
B. She would memorize conversations of the Prophet (S) and would often
discuss any points that arose in her mind about the Shari’ah
C. A & B
D. None of the above
Why did Muhammad (S) marry A’isha (RA)?
A. Angel Jibril told him that she was chosen by Allah (SWT) to be his wife
and companion in both this world and the next
B. Abu Bakr (R) asked Muhammad (S) if he was interested in marrying her
and he said yes
C. After Abu Bakr (R) could not find a suitable husband for her daughter, he
was approached by Muhammad (S) who requested her marriage to
which Abu Bakr (R) accepted
D. None of the above
Which of the following best describes A’isha (RA)?
A. Surah An-Nur describes her innocence of any wrongdoing she was
accused of
B. When ‘Amr bin ‘Aas asked the Prophet (S) who he loved most in this
world, Muhammad (S) replied by saying he loved A’isha (RA) more than
anyone else
C. The Ayat pertaining to Tayammum were revealed because of her
D. When given the choice, she was the first wife to choose Allah (SWT) and
His Messenger (S) and the home of the Hereafter over this worldly life
and its adornment
E. Narrated thousands of hadith and had mastery over Shari’ah law as
evidenced by Companions often asking her questions
F. All of the above
Geography
Use the following map to label these countries
94. Label Turkey
95. Label Cyprus
96. Label Afghanistan
97. Label Iran
98. Label Iraq
99. Label Syria
100. Label Saudi Arabia
101. Label Egypt
Use the following map to label these continents
102. Label Africa
103. Label Antarctica
104. Label Asia
105. Label Australia
106. Label Europe
107. Label North America
108. Label South America
Use the following map to label these cities and masjids
112. Label Makkah
113. Label Medinah
114. Label Cairo
115. Label Alexandria
116. Label Damascus
117. Label Hims
118. Label Antioch
119. Label Basrah
120. Label Kufah
121. Label Jerusalem
122. Label Masjid Al-Aqsa
123. Label Masjid Al-Nabawi
124. Label Masjid Al-Haram
Use the following map to label these rivers
109. Label the Nile River
110. Label the Euphrates River
111. Label the Tigris River
125.