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Which weapon was used to assassinate Hazrat Ali (RA)?

  • A. Sword
  • B. Dagger
  • C. Lance
  • D. Axe
Explanation:
He was attacked with a poisoned dagger.

How many days did the Battle of Siffin last?

  • A. 10 days
  • B. 11 days
  • C. 12 days
  • D. 13 days
Explanation:
The battle lasted for approximately 13 days.

In which year did the Battle of Siffin take place?

  • A. 656 A.D.
  • B. 657 A.D.
  • C. 658 A.D.
  • D. 660 A.D.
Explanation:
The Battle of Siffin occurred in 657 A.D.

Against which group did Hazrat Ali (RA) fight in the Battle of Nahrawan?

  • A. Romans
  • B. Egyptians
  • C. Kharijites
  • D. Persians
Explanation:
The Battle of Nahrawan was fought against the Kharijites.

Which companions sided with Hazrat Aisha (RA) in the demand for justice for Hazrat Usman (RA)?

  • A. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed & Hazrat Zubair
  • B. Hazrat Zubair & Hazrat Talha
  • C. Hazrat Muawiyah & Hazrat Zubair
  • D. Hazrat Talha & Hazrat Muawiyah
Explanation:
Hazrat Talha (RA) and Hazrat Zubair (RA) supported Hazrat Aisha (RA).

Which governor of Syria became a major contender for leadership after the death of Hazrat Usman (RA)?

  • A. Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Ameer Muawiyah (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Amr bin Al-Aas (RA)
Explanation:
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA), governor of Syria, became a key political figure.

Who was appointed as the mediator by Hazrat Ali (RA) during the Battle of Siffin?

  • A. Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Abu Musa Ashari (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA)
Explanation:
Hazrat Ali (RA) chose Abu Musa Ashari (RA) as his mediator.

Who was appointed as the mediator by Hazrat Muawiyah (RA) during the Battle of Siffin?

  • A. Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Abu Musa Ashari (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Amr bin Al-Aas (RA)
Explanation:
Hazrat Muawiyah (RA) appointed Amr bin Al-Aas (RA) as his representative.

Approximately how many soldiers were in the opposing Syrian army during the Battle of Siffin?

  • A. 60,000
  • B. 70,000
  • C. 90,000
  • D. 100,000
Explanation:
The Syrian army under Hazrat Muawiyah (RA) had around 60,000 troops.

In the Battle of Siffin, how many troops were in Hazrat Ali’s army?

  • A. 60,000
  • B. 70,000
  • C. 80,000
  • D. 100,000
Explanation:
Hazrat Ali’s army consisted of approximately 80,000 soldiers.