Islamic History | MCQs

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A homeless and unmarried Muhajir (a member of Muhammad who emigrated from Mecca), who had no relatives in Medina, lived in Arafah and studied mainly the Koran and Sunnah. These people are called "Ashab al-Safa", which means "brotherly love of Safa".

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The Pious Caliphs were the first four Caliphs.

They were:  Abu Bakr  Umar  Uthman  Ali

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Holy Quran Collect in the reign of Hazrat Abubakar RA was done by Hazrat Zaid RA between 11 to 14 Hijri (632-634)

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Collection of the holy Quran was completed in two terms:

1. Hazrat Abubakar (RA)

2. Hazrat Usman (RA)

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Hazrat Umar (Umar ibn al-Khattab) was the caliph during the conquest of Iraq.

This occurred in the early 7th century, expanding the Islamic empire significantly.

He was second caliph.

The caliph Hazrat Umar (RA) (634-44).

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• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was born on 27 October 573 CE in Mecca to a wealthy family of the Banu Taym tribe of the Quraysh.
• His father, Uthman, was given the laqab Abu Quhafa, and his mother, Salma bint Sakhar, was given the laqab Umm ul-Khair.
• He had sons named Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr and Abdul-Rah.

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The Umayyad Caliphate was the second caliphate established after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Capitals: Damascus, Harran

Government: Monarchy

Military conflict: Battle of the Zab

The caliphate was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty, also known as the Umayyads.

Uthman ibn Affan, the third of the Rashidun caliphs, was also a member of the clan.

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