Question 1

The Moon-God of the pre-Islamic Arabs was

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Question 2

Al-Hij?z means

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The term "Al-Hij?z" translates to "the barrier" in Arabic, referring to the mountainous region in western Saudi Arabia that acts as a natural barrier between the coastal areas and the interior of the Arabian Peninsula.

Question 3

The Holy Prophet was brought up by Halimah who belonged to

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Halimah belonged to the Banu Sa'd tribe, which was known for its eloquence and purity of language, qualities that were considered beneficial for a child's upbringing in Arab society.

Question 4

Laylat al-Qadr means- night of

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Laylat al-Qadr is translated as the "Night of Power" in Islam, signifying the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 5

The battle of Qadisiyah took place during the caliphate of

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The Battle of Qadisiyah took place during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab. It was a decisive confrontation between the Muslim Arab forces and the Sassanian Empire, leading to the Islamic conquest of Persia.

Question 6

Imam Malik was a

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Imam Malik was primarily known as a muhaddith, which means a scholar of hadith. He compiled one of the most important collections of hadith, known as Al-Muwatta.

Question 7

The famous desert 'Al-Rub'al-Kh?li' is located in

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The Al-Rub' al-Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, is located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula.

Question 8

The battle of Jamal was fought between

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The Battle of Jamal was fought between Bibi Aisha and Hazrat Ali. This conflict occurred after the assassination of the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan, leading to a dispute over his succession.

Question 9

The battle of Badr was fought in the year

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The Battle of Badr, a key battle in the early days of Islam between Muhammad's followers and the Quraysh of Mecca, took place in the year 624.

Question 10

The first revelation was received by the Prophet on

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The first revelation to the Prophet Muhammad was received on Laylat al-Qadr (shab-i-qadr), which is considered the night of decree or measures and is one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan.

Question 11

The battle of Yarmuk was fought in the year

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The Battle of Yarmuk was fought in the year 636 between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate, marking a decisive victory for the Muslims and a pivotal moment in the Islamic conquests.

Question 12

Tarikh al-Rusul wal-Mul?k, was written by

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Tarikh al-Rusul wal-Muluk, often referred to as the History of the Prophets and Kings, is a historical chronicle written by the Persian historian and theologian Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari.

Question 13

Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation at the age of

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Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation at the age of 40 in the cave of Hira.

Question 14

The pact of Hudaybiah was signed by Prophet Muhammad in the year

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The pact of Hudaybiah was signed by Prophet Muhammad in the year 628.

Question 15

Caliph Abu Bakr took charge of the Caliphate in the year

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Abu Bakr became the first Caliph of the Islamic community after the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 AD.

Question 16

Caliph Ali shifted his capital from

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Caliph Ali moved his capital from Medina to Kufa to have a better strategic and political control over the Islamic state, especially during the conflicts of his caliphate.

Question 17

The term J?hiliyah stands for

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Jāhiliyah refers to the period in Arab history before the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, often translated as "times of ignorance" to denote the period before Islamic teachings.

Question 18

Al-Rub al-Khali is the name of

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Al-Rub al-Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, is one of the largest sand deserts in the world, located on the Arabian Peninsula.

Question 19

The Annual Fair of Ukaz in pre-Islamic Arabia was held at

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The Annual Fair of Ukaz was held near Taif in pre-Islamic Arabia. It was a major cultural and commercial event where tribes gathered for trade, poetry competitions, and socializing.

Question 20

The Battle of Trench was fought in the year

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The Battle of the Trench (also known as the Battle of the Confederates) took place in the year 627 a.d. This was a significant event during the time of Prophet Muhammad in Medina, where the Muslim community successfully defended itself against a much larger confederate force by digging a trench.

Quiz 1: Islamic History and Culture: Important Events, Battles, and Personalities