Selected MCQ

Current Question
In which year did Kufa become the capital of the Islamic Empire?
  • A. 656 A.D
  • B. 657 A.D
  • C. 658 A.D
  • D. 652 A.D
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Kufa became the capital during Hazrat Ali’s (RA) rule in 658 A.D.
Related Question 1
In which year did Hazrat Ali (RA) become the fourth Caliph?
  • A. 656 A.D.
  • B. 657 A.D.
  • C. 658 A.D.
  • D. 659 A.D.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Hazrat Ali (RA) became Caliph in 656 A.D. after Hazrat Usman (RA).
Related Question 2
Which Caliph shifted the capital to Kufa?
  • A. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Ali (RA)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Hazrat Ali (RA) made Kufa the capital.
Related Question 3
In which year did Hazrat Usman (RA) become the third Caliph?
  • A. 645 A.D.
  • B. 646 A.D.
  • C. 647 A.D.
  • D. 648 A.D.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Hazrat Usman (RA) became Caliph in 645 A.D. (24 A.H).
Related Question 4
On which Islamic date did Hazrat Umar (RA) become Caliph?
  • A. 22 Jamadi-us-Sani
  • B. 24 Jamadi-us-Sani
  • C. 26 Jamadi-us-Sani
  • D. 28 Jamadi-us-Sani
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
He assumed caliphate on 22 Jamadi-us-Sani.
Related Question 5
Into how many provinces did Hazrat Umar (RA) divide the Islamic empire?
  • A. 11 provinces
  • B. 12 provinces
  • C. 13 provinces
  • D. 14 provinces
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The empire was divided into 11 administrative provinces.