Khulafa-e-Rashideen (Rightly Guided Caliphs) MCQs with Explanations

Caliph Hazrat Umar (RA) established the Hijri calendar in 16 AH (638 CE) following consultation with Hazrat Ali and other companions, establishing the month of Muharram of the year of the Prophet's Hijrah (622 CE) as the starting point.

Hazrat Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) commanded the Muslim forces at Qadisiyyah against the Persian army led by Rostam Farrokhzad. Rostam was slain, opening the fertile Mesopotamian plains to Muslim administration.

Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA) authorized the creation of the first Islamic navy, organized by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (Governor of Syria) and Abdullah ibn Abi Sarh (Governor of Egypt), resulting in the naval victory at the Battle of the Masts (34 AH).

Hazrat Ali (RA) shifted the capital to Kufa (in modern-day Iraq) in 36 AH to maintain closer military and administrative control over the central provinces of Iraq, Persia, and Arabia during political turbulence.

According to the famous Hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud ('The Caliphate after me will last thirty years'), the period spanned exactly 30 years from the election of Hazrat Abu Bakr in 11 AH (632 CE) to the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali and subsequent short abdication of Hazrat Hasan in 40-41 AH (661 CE).

Hazrat Umar formalized the Bayt al-Mal (Public Treasury) as an autonomous financial institution, establishing regular public welfare stipends for widows, orphans, disabled citizens, and stipends for soldiers (*Diwan al-Ata*).

Heraclius was the Byzantine emperor (610–641 CE). When his armies suffered defeat at Yarmouk, he famously lamented: 'Farewell, a long farewell to Syria!' as his legions withdrew to Constantinople.

Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA) was titled Dhun-Nurayn because he had the singular honor of marrying two daughters of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)—Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) and, following her demise, Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA).

Patriarch Sophronius of Jerusalem insisted on surrendering the holy city only to Caliph Umar in person. Umar traveled from Madinah with a single servant, entered humbly on foot, and granted the Christians freedom of worship and safety of property (*Al-Uhda al-Umariyya*).

Hazrat Ali (RA) was struck with a poisoned sword during Fajr prayers on 19 Ramadan, 40 AH by Abdur Rahman ibn Muljam, a fanatic member of the Kharijite sect, and was martyred two days later.

Hazrat Umar R.A is called Farooq-e- Azam .

Haroon -Ur- Rasheed is the correct answer to “Who is most popular Khalifa in the period of Abbasid Khalifa”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.) caliphate Era is from 11 to 13 Hijri Hijri.

Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique is the correct answer to “Hazrat Fatima (R.A) went to which Khalifa for Bagh e Fadak”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Ali (R.A) died due to Poisoned Sword .

Al-Musta’sim Billah is the correct answer to “Who was the last ruler of Abbasid dynasty”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah is the correct answer to “Who was the first Abbasid caliph of Islam”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Transoxiana was conquered in the reign of Al Walid bin Abdul malik Abbaside caliph.

1st caliph is the correct answer to “The “Ridda Wars” were fought by which caliph”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Al-Mansur is the correct answer to “Who is the real founder of Abbasid”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Umm Al-shifaa bint Abdullah is the correct answer to “Who was the first lady inspector of Madinah appointed by Hazrat Umar (R.A)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Fatima is the correct answer to “The real name of Bibi Umm-ul-Banin, she was the wife of Hazrat Ali”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Ameer Muawiya RA is the correct answer to “Who established the foundation of Umayyad dynasty”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

The Umayyad rule in Spain lasted for 125 years.

Aqeel ,was the brother of Hazrat Ali r.a who was taken as prisoner in the battle of Badr.

The conquest of Mecca was on 20 Ramzan 8 AH.

The Battle of Camel was fought between Hazrat Ali (R.A) and Bibi Aisha .

Ahmad Sirhindi is the correct answer to “First Mujadid was Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz. Who was the second one”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

The most exemplary administration out of the rightly guided caliphs was that of Hazrat Umar (R.A) .

Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) belonged to the tribe of Banu Taym .

The Umayyad Caliphate was overthrown in 751 A.D by Abbasids after the Battle of Zab .

Baghdad city was established as Capital of Abbasid Dynasty by Al’Mansoor .

Hazrat Umar is the correct answer to “Which caliph formed a parliament namely Majlis e Aam”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Umer was Caliph for 10 years Years.

14 is the correct answer to “For how many months Hazart Hasan (R.A) remained khalifa”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Asma (RA), the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), got married to Hazrat Zubair Ibn al-Awam(RA) .

Hazrat Ali (R.A) wife was Fatima-tul-Zahra (R.A).

Hazrat Hifsa (R.A) is the correct answer to “After Hazrat Umar, to whom lady, script of Musaef Abi Bakr was handed over? This lady is amongst the Umhat-ul-Momenine (R.A)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 1st Muharram 24 A.H.

Hazrat Ali (R.A) was martyred in 40 Hijrah.

The first Ummayed Caliph was Ameer Muawiyah (R.A) .

17 A.H is the correct answer to “When Khalid bin Waleed was removed from the service in the rein of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Abu Bakar(R.A.) is the correct answer to “Who was the first Caliph”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Umar(R.A.) is the correct answer to “Who was the second Caliph”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Usman(R.A.) is the correct answer to “Who was the Third Caliph”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazrat Ali(R.A.) is the correct answer to “Who was the fourth Caliph”. Items of this type are drawn from the Islamic History & Caliphate syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Hazart Ali (R.A) married Hazart Fatma (R.A) in C. 624 A.D .