CSS Islamic Studies MCQs

Abu Bakr confronted rebellions and refusal of zakat after the Prophet's death.
The campaigns are known as the Ridda wars.

A group of archers left the strategic hill despite instructions.
The resulting gap allowed a cavalry counterattack.

Khalid ibn al-Walid led the Muslim army in the Battle of Yamamah.
The battle was a major event of the Ridda wars.

Hamzah was martyred during the Battle of Uhud.
He is remembered as Sayyid al-Shuhada in popular tradition.

The deaths of many memorizers raised concern about preservation.
Umar advised Abu Bakr to commission a formal collection.

The Battle of the Trench is also called Al-Ahzab, the Confederates.
Several allied tribes marched against Madinah.

Zayd ibn Thabit was a revelation scribe and careful scholar.
He led the collection project under Abu Bakr.

Salman al-Farisi suggested the defensive trench strategy.
It was unfamiliar to the Arabs and helped protect Madinah.

Umar succeeded Abu Bakr as the second Caliph.
His rule lasted from 13 to 23 AH.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in 6 AH.
It established a truce between the Muslims and Quraysh.

Al-Faruq means one who distinguishes truth from falsehood.
The title is widely associated with Umar.

The truce reduced warfare and enabled broader contact and preaching.
The Qur'an described it as a clear victory.