Practice Pakistan questions with answers and explanations.
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The term refers to the first four Caliphs in Sunni historical usage.
They are Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali.
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Khalid ibn al-Walid received the title Saifullah.
He was a highly successful military commander.
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Umar succeeded Abu Bakr as the second Caliph.
His rule lasted from 13 to 23 AH.
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Al-Faruq means one who distinguishes truth from falsehood.
The title is widely associated with Umar.
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The Hijri calendar was formally organized during Umar's rule.
Its starting point was the Prophet's migration to Madinah.
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The calendar begins from the year of the Hijrah.
The migration marked the establishment of the Muslim community.
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The diwan recorded stipends and administrative payments.
It became part of the expanding state's financial organization.
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Kufa was established as a military and administrative settlement.
It later became an important center of scholarship and politics.
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Basrah was established near the Persian Gulf during early conquests.
It became a major city of trade and learning.
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Uthman succeeded Umar as the third Caliph.
His caliphate lasted from 23 to 35 AH.
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Dhu al-Nurayn means possessor of two lights.
The title relates to his marriage to two daughters of the Prophet at different times.
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Prophet Muhammad passed away in Madinah in 11 AH.
He was buried in the room of Aishah adjoining Masjid al-Nabawi.
