Level 1
Seerah MCQs set 2 for PPSC District Education Officer Islamic Studies — 20 solved questions.
Q1. In which Hijri year was the Battle of Badr fought?
Answer: In 2 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Badr, the first major military engagement between the Muslims and Quraysh, took place on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (March 624 CE), and resulted in a decisive Muslim victory.
Q2. What was the age of Muhammad (PBUH) at the time of Harb-e-Fijar?
Answer: 15 years
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was approximately 15 years old during the Harb-e-Fijar (Sacrilegious War), in which he participated by gathering arrows for his uncles rather than direct combat.
Q3. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) went to Syria with Hazrat Abu Talib at the age of:
Answer: 12 years
Explanation: 12 years is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q4. Which companion was famously sent to Yemen as a judge and teacher by the Prophet (PBUH)?
Answer: Mu'adh ibn Jabal
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) sent Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA) to Yemen as a teacher, judge, and Zakat collector; Mu'adh was chosen for his exceptional knowledge of the Quran and Islamic law.
Q5. For how long did Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) live with Hazrat Abdul Muttalib?
Answer: 2 years
Explanation: After his mother Amina died when he was about six years old, the Prophet (SAW) was taken in by his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib, who died approximately two years later, after which Abu Talib became his guardian.
Q6. Who was the chief of the Thaqif tribe who, after visiting the Muslim camp at Hudaybiyyah, was highly impressed by the companions' respect for the Prophet?
Answer: Urwah ibn Mas'ud
Explanation: Urwah ibn Mas'ud al-Thaqafi was sent by the Quraysh as a negotiator at Hudaybiyyah; upon seeing the companions' reverence for the Prophet - catching his ablution water and not letting it fall - he was deeply impressed.
Q7. One of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) famous swords, which he acquired as booty from the Banu Qaynuqa, was named:
Answer: Dhu al-Fiqar
Explanation: Dhu al-Fiqar (Zulfiqar) was the most famous sword of the Prophet (SAW), captured as booty from the Banu Qaynuqa in 2 AH; it was later given to Hazrat Ali (RA) and became legendary in Islamic tradition.
Q8. Who was the final commander of the Muslim forces at the Battle of Mu'tah, appointed by the soldiers?
Answer: Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)
Explanation: At the Battle of Mu'tah (8 AH), after the three appointed commanders (Zayd, Ja'far, Ibn Rawaha) were martyred, the soldiers chose Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) as commander, who skillfully withdrew the army.
Q9. Name the first person among the infidels of Arabia whose gift was accepted by the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Answer: Abu Sufyan
Explanation: Abu Sufyan's gift was the first accepted by the Prophet (SAW) from a Qurayshi infidel leader, marking a significant moment in the gradual softening of relations before the Conquest of Makkah.
Q10. The final funeral prayer for the martyrs of the Battle of Jamal was led by:
Answer: Ali (RA)
Explanation: After the Battle of the Camel (Jamal, 36 AH), Hazrat Ali (RA) led the funeral prayers for the fallen on both sides, demonstrating his justice and respect even for those who had fought against him.
Q11. A battle in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) did not participate is known as?
Answer: Sariyya
Explanation: Sariyya is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q12. Ghazwa Widdan is also known as Ghazwa:
Answer: Abwa
Explanation: Ghazwa Widdan (or Ghazwa Abwa) was the first military expedition personally led by the Prophet (SAW), named after the village of Abwa where his mother Amina's grave is located.
Q13. Which area of the Jews accepted to pay Jizya after the Khyber campaign, solidifying Muslim authority in the region?
Answer: Tayma
Explanation: After the Khaybar campaign (7 AH), the Jewish community of Tayma, recognizing Muslim strength, voluntarily agreed to pay Jizya and accepted the authority of the Islamic state.
Q14. When was the Battle of the Camel (Jamal) fought?
Answer: In 36 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Jamal (the Camel) was fought in 36 AH near Basra between Hazrat Ali (RA) and the forces led by Hazrat Aisha, Talhah, and Zubayr (RA), and was the first major civil conflict among Muslims.
Q15. Which ghazwa took place in 2 A.H. in the month of Ramzan?
Answer: Badr
Explanation: Badr is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q16. The Holy Prophet was a direct descendant of:
Answer: Hazrat Isma'il (AS)
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a descendant of Hazrat Isma'il (AS), the elder son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), through the lineage of Adnan and then Quraysh of Makkah.
Q17. How many days did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) stay at Ghar-e-Saur?
Answer: 3 days
Explanation: During the Hijrah, the Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) hid in the Cave of Thawr (Ghar-e-Saur) for three days before proceeding to Madinah to evade the Quraysh search parties.
Q18. Name the female slave who was in the inheritance of Muhammad (PBUH).
Answer: Umm Ayman
Explanation: Umm Ayman is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q19. Who was the first preacher of Islam appointed by Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) for the people of Madinah?
Answer: Hazrat Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr
Explanation: Hazrat Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr (RA) was sent by the Prophet (PBUH) to Madinah after the First Pledge of Aqabah to teach Islam and the Qur'an, making him Islam's first official ambassador and preacher.
Q20. Who killed Amr ibn Abd al-Wud in the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq)?
Answer: Hazrat Ali bin Abi Talib (RA)
Explanation: Amr ibn Abd al-Wud, a renowned Arab warrior who breached the trench during the Battle of Khandaq (5 AH), was challenged and slain in single combat by Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).