PMS Islamic Studies MCQs

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

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

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

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

The Hijri calendar was formally organized during Umar's rule.
Its starting point was the Prophet's migration to Madinah.

The calendar begins from the year of the Hijrah.
The migration marked the establishment of the Muslim community.

The diwan recorded stipends and administrative payments.
It became part of the expanding state's financial organization.

Kufa was established as a military and administrative settlement.
It later became an important center of scholarship and politics.

Basrah was established near the Persian Gulf during early conquests.
It became a major city of trade and learning.

Uthman succeeded Umar as the third Caliph.
His caliphate lasted from 23 to 35 AH.

Dhu al-Nurayn means possessor of two lights.
The title relates to his marriage to two daughters of the Prophet at different times.

Prophet Muhammad passed away in Madinah in 11 AH.
He was buried in the room of Aishah adjoining Masjid al-Nabawi.