Question 1

The tax imposed on non-Muslims in an Islamic State is

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Jizya is the tax historically levied on non-Muslims living in an Islamic state, acknowledging their exemption from military service and other obligations that are specifically for Muslims, such as the zakat.

Question 2

The Nufud Desert is situated in

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The Nufud Desert is located in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula.

Question 3

The farewell pilgrimage is happened in the year

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The farewell pilgrimage of Prophet Muhammad, known as the Hajjat al-Wada', occurred in 632 AD.

Question 4

The ancient Dam referred in the Holy Quran is

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The ancient dam referred to in the Holy Quran is the Marib Dam, located in Yemen. This dam is mentioned in the context of the story of the people of Saba (Sheba) and their lush gardens that were destroyed when the dam burst.

Question 5

Who regarded as the pioneer of the Sirah and maghazi

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Urwa bin Zubair is regarded as the pioneer of the Sirah (biographies of the Prophet Muhammad) and Maghazi (accounts of the military campaigns of the Prophet Muhammad) literature. He was among the first to collect and document the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad, making significant contributions to Islamic historiography.

Question 6

'Seven Arabian Poem' is written by

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'Seven Arabian Poems' is attributed to Sir William Jones, who was a notable British philologist and scholar of ancient India and the Middle East. He translated many works, including these poems, to introduce Arabic culture to the West.

Question 7

The battle days of Arabs commonly known as

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The term "Ayyamul Arab" refers to the "Days of the Arabs," which is associated with the pre-Islamic period and involves tales of battles and tribal conflicts.

Question 8

The author of 'History of the Arabs' is

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Philip K. Hitti is the author of 'History of the Arabs', a comprehensive book on Arab history and culture.

Question 9

Salmanul Farizi was a

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Salmanul Farizi was a sahabi, which means he was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 10

The Caliph, who married two daughters of Prophet

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Uthman married two daughters of Prophet Muhammad, earning him the nickname "Dhun-Nurayn" or "The Possessor of Two Lights."

Question 11

Who was the father of Bibi Hafsa

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Umar bin Al-Khattab was the father of Bibi Hafsa, who was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Question 12

Name of the clan of Prophet Muhammad

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The Prophet Muhammad belonged to the Quraish clan.

Question 13

The Near East came to be called as Middle East after

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The term "Middle East" came into common use after the First World War as a replacement for the term "Near East," reflecting the geopolitical shifts and the changing orientation of Western powers towards the region.

Question 14

The period of Hazrat Ali's caliphate is

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Hazrat Ali's caliphate lasted from 656 to 661, following the death of Uthman ibn Affan, making him the fourth caliph in Islamic history.

Question 15

'Bai'at al-Ridhwan' took place in the year

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Bai'at al-Ridhwan occurred in 628 a.d., during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, specifically related to the events surrounding the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.

Question 16

Which Surah of the Quran does not start with Bismillah ?

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Surah Taubah (Surah 9) is the only Surah in the Quran that does not start with the phrase "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim" (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful).

Question 17

The first to lose his office in Arab Spring was

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Zainul Abideen Bin Ali, the President of Tunisia, was the first leader to lose his office during the Arab Spring, marking the beginning of a series of protests and governmental changes across the Arab world.

Question 18

The present President of Turkey

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Rajab Tayyip Erdogan is the current President of Turkey, having held the position since 2014.

Question 19

Sadham Hussain was killed on December 30

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Saddam Hussein was executed on December 30, 2006, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi Special Tribunal.

Question 20

The Arab League was formed in the year

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The Arab League was formed in the year 1945, specifically on March 22, 1945, with the goal of promoting economic, cultural, and political cooperation among its member states.

Quiz 4: Islamic History and Geography