Khulafa-e-Rashidin MCQs 1-40
Who was the first Pious Caliph of Islam?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation:He administered from 632 to 634 AD.
What was the real name of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)?
Atiq
Siddiq
Abdul Kaaba
Abdullah
Explanation:Full Name: Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa.
Which title was given to Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) for believing in Miraj?
Farooq
Ghani
Asadullah
Siddiq
Explanation:Siddiq means 'The Most Truthful'.
In which war did Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) fight against false prophets?
Badr
Yamama
Nihawand
Ridda Wars
Explanation:Wars of Apostasy also known as the Ridda Wars.
Who was the leader of the false prophets killed at Yamama?
Aswad Ansi
Tulayha
Sajah
Musaylimah Kazzab
Under whose caliphate was the Quran first compiled into one volume?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
How long did the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) last?
10 years
12 years
5 years
2 years, 3 months
Where is Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) buried?
Jannat-ul-Baqi
Damascus
Jerusalem
Beside the Prophet (PBUH)
Explanation:Buried in the room of Hazrat Aisha (RA).
Who succeeded Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) as the second Caliph?
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
What title was given to Hazrat Umar (RA) by the Prophet (PBUH)?
Siddiq
Zun-Noorain
Saifullah
Farooq
Explanation:Farooq means the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood.
Hazrat Umar (RA) introduced which calendar?
Solar
Gregorian
Persian
Hijri
In which battle were Persians defeated during Hazrat Umar's (RA) reign?
Yarmouk
Badr
Khyber
Qadisiya
Jerusalem was conquered during the caliphate of?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Who was the commander in the Battle of Yarmouk?
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (RA)
Hazrat Amr bin Aas (RA)
Hazrat Saad (RA)
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA) established which department first?
Police
Judiciary
Bait-ul-Maal
All of these
How long was the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA)?
2 years
5 years
12 years
10 years, 6 months
Who martyred Hazrat Umar (RA)?
Ibn Muljam
Musaylimah
A Roman
Abu Lulu Feroze
Hazrat Umar (RA) was martyred while performing?
Hajj
Jihad
Fasting
Fajr Prayer
Which tribe did Hazrat Umar (RA) belong to?
Banu Hashim
Banu Umayyah
Banu Taym
Banu Adi
Who started the system of 'Old Age Pensions'?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Who was the third Pious Caliph?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Talha (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Why is Hazrat Usman (RA) called 'Zun-Noorain'?
Two sons
Wealthy
Two dreams
Married two daughters of Prophet (PBUH)
Explanation:He married Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) and Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA).
The standard version of the Quran was prepared by?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Explanation:Known as Mushaf-e-Usmani.
Which Pious Caliph had the longest reign?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Explanation:He ruled for 12 years.
The first Islamic Navy was established during whose caliphate?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Which well did Hazrat Usman (RA) buy for Muslims?
Bir-e-Zamzam
Bir-e-Hira
Bir-e-Shifa
Bir-e-Roma
How was Hazrat Usman (RA) martyred?
In battle
Poison arrow
During Hajj
By rebels in his home
Explanation:He was martyred while reciting the Quran.
Who was the fourth Pious Caliph?
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA)
Hazrat Hasan (RA)
Hazrat Zubair (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
What was the title given to Hazrat Ali (RA) for bravery?
Farooq
Ghani
Saifullah
Asadullah
Explanation:Asadullah means 'Lion of Allah'.
Hazrat Ali (RA) was the _______ of the Prophet (PBUH).
Brother
Father-in-law
Uncle
Cousin/Son-in-law
In which battle did Hazrat Ali (RA) fight against Hazrat Aisha (RA)?
Siffin
Nahrawan
Karbala
Jamal (Camel)
Explanation:Hazrat Ali (RA) fought against forces led by Hazrat Aisha (RA) (along with Talha and Zubayr) in the Battle of the Camel (Jamal) in December 656 CE near Basra, Iraq, during the First Fitna (First Islamic Civil War). Ali's forces were victorious, and Aisha was safely returned to Medina, but the battle marked a significant conflict between Muslims.
Hazrat Ali (RA) shifted the capital from Madinah to?
The Battle of Siffin was fought between Hazrat Ali (RA) and?
Kharijites
Romans
Persians
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA)
Who martyred Hazrat Ali (RA)?
Abu Lulu
Shimr
Yazid
Ibn Muljam
Explanation:Attacked in the mosque of Kufa.
Which Caliph is known as 'Bab-ul-Ilm'?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Explanation:Means 'Gate of Knowledge'.
Hazrat Ali (RA) was martyred in which Hijri year?
35 A.H.
50 A.H.
61 A.H.
40 A.H.
How long did Hazrat Ali's (RA) caliphate last?
2 years
10 years
12 years
4 years, 9 months
The Kharijites emerged during whose caliphate?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Which Caliph belonged to the Banu Umayyah tribe?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Who are the 'Ashra Mubashra'?
Prophet's sons
Battles
Hadith books
Ten promised Paradise
Khulafa-e-Rashidin MCQs 41-75
First person to use the title 'Amir-ul-Momineen'?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Explanation:Meaning 'Commander of the Faithful'.
The 'Majlis-e-Shura' was formally established by?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Which Caliph oversaw over 4,000 mosque constructions?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Who was the 'Secretary of the Rashidun Caliphate' (Chief Scribe)?
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)
Hazrat Anas (RA)
Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA)
Which Caliph added 'As-salatu khayrum-minan-nawm' to Adhan?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Decision of first Caliph took place at?
Dar-e-Arqam
Kaaba
Arafat
Saqifah Bani Sa'ida
Caliph who standardized the 'Kharaj' (Land Tax)?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Which Caliph was known for extreme modesty (Haya)?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Who was the Qazi of Madinah under Hazrat Umar (RA)?
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (RA)
Hazrat Muadh (RA)
Hazrat Saad (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Which Caliph's daughter Hazrat Aisha (RA) was married to Prophet (PBUH)?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Battle of Nihawand ended which empire?
Roman
Egyptian
Syrian
Sassanid (Persian)
Explanation:Known as the 'Victory of Victories'.
First Governor of Egypt appointed by Hazrat Umar (RA)?
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA)
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (RA)
Hazrat Amr bin Aas (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA) was born in which place?
Cave Hira
Masjid Nabwi
Quba
Inside the Kaaba
Battle of Nahrawan was fought against?
Siffin rebels
Jamal rebels
Romans
Kharijites
How many Pious Caliphs were martyred?
Explanation:Hazrat Umar (RA), Hazrat Usman (RA), and Hazrat Ali (RA).
What was the pre-Islamic (early) name of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)?
Abdullah
Abdur Rahman
Abu Quhafa
Abdul Kaaba
Explanation:His pre-Islamic name was Abdul Kaaba; the Prophet (PBUH) changed it to Abdullah.
Companion in the Cave of Thaur with Prophet (PBUH)?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Founded military cities like Kufa and Basra?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Revolt against Hazrat Usman (RA) came from?
Makkah
Yemen
Persia
Egypt/Kufa/Basra
Duration of the Pious Caliphate?
20 years
40 years
50 years
30 years
Explanation:632 to 661 AD.
Mother of Hazrat Ali (RA)?
Hazrat Aminah
Hazrat Khadija (RA)
Hazrat Halima
Hazrat Fatima bint Asad (RA)
Purchased 'Jannat-ul-Baqi' for Muslims?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Relation of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) to the Prophet (PBUH)?
Brother
Cousin
Uncle
Father-in-law
Hazrat Ali (RA) married which daughter of Prophet (PBUH)?
Hazrat Zainab (RA)
Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA)
Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA)
Hazrat Fatima (RA)
Established the first official postal department?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Explanation:Known as Barid.
Governor of Syria under Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Usman (RA)?
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Amr (RA)
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (RA)
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA)
Year of the Battle of Jamal?
30 A.H.
40 A.H.
61 A.H.
36 A.H.
Main characteristic of Pious Caliphate?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Feudalism
Shura (Consultation)
First to accept Islam among men?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
First Pious Caliph to die a natural death?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Who was the commander at the Battle of Qadisiya?
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Amr (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas (RA)
Which Caliph conquered Cyprus?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA) belonged to which tribe?
Banu Adi
Banu Umayyah
Banu Taym
Banu Hashim
Duration of Hazrat Usman's (RA) reign?
2 years
10 years
5 years
12 years
Caliph who organized the 'Daftar' (Police/Military logs)?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
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