Islamic Studies (Level 7: Question Bank)

(The question bank is based on Lesson 15 – Abū Sufyān – from “Islamic Studies: Level 7” published by Weekend Learning Publishers)

1. Based on the lesson, which of the following was the direct ancestor of both Abū Sufyān and Muhammad (S)?

(a) Abdul Muttalib. (b) Umayya. (c) Hashim. (d) Abdu Manaf.

2. What was the name of the Prophet Muhammad (S)’s wife who was the daughter of Abū Sufyān?

(a) Umm Salama. (b) Umm Habiba. (c) Sawda. (d) Maimunah.

3. During the conquest of Makkah, how many Muslims marched with the Prophet (S)?

(a) 1,000 men. (b) 5,000 men. (c) 10,000 men. (d) 15,000 men.

4. Who was the grandson of Abū Sufyān? (a) Muawiyah. (b) Yazid. (c) Umayya. (d) Abdu Manaf.

(The question bank is based on Lesson 16 – Khālid Ibn al-Walīd – from “Islamic Studies: Level 7” published by Weekend Learning Publishers)

1. Name the first three Muslim commanders who fought in the Battle of Mutah?

(a)

(b)

(c)

2. What was the last battle Khālid Ibn Al-Walīd fought against the Muslims?

(a) Battle of Uhud. (b) Battle of Khandaq. (c) Battle of Hunayn. (d) Battle of Mutah.

3. During the rule of khalifa Abu Bakr, in what famous battle Khālid Ibn Al-Walīd was the leader?

(a) Battle of Mutah. (b) Battle of Camel. (c) Battle of Siffin. (d) Ridda War.

4. Which Khalifa discharged Khālid Ibn Al-Walīd from being the commander of the Muslim army? (a) Abu Bakr. (b) ‘Umar. (c) ‘Uthmān. (d) ‘Ali.

(The question bank is based on Lesson 18 – Character of Prophets – from “Islamic Studies: Level 7” published by Weekend Learning Publishers)

1. When people demanded prophets to bring punishment upon them, what did they reply?

(a) They laughed at the demand. (b) They said punishment would be an earthquake. (c) They said punishment was Allāh’s responsibility. (d) They asked them to pick their own punishment.

2. When prophets communicated divine message what did they ask from people in return for their service? (a) Reward. (b) Money. (c) Protection. (d) Nothing.

3. In order to establish truth, what did all of the prophets do?

(a) They withstood opposition. (b) They worked hard in their mission. (c) They never compromised truth. (d) All of the above.

4. When prophets invited their people not to follow their forefather’s lifestyle, but to believe in one God, what did most of the people reply?

5. Read verses 26:109, 26:127, 26:145, 26:164 and 26:180. What is the common theme in all these verses?

(The question bank is based on Lesson 19 – Marriages of Muhammad (S) – from “Islamic Studies: Level 7” published by Weekend Learning Publishers)

1. The Prophet (S) married several women to give them “honor.” Mention names of three wives who were married to grant them “honor.”

(a)

(b)

(c)

2. Name two wives of the Prophet (S), taken into marriage for political reason. (a)

(b)

3. How old was the Prophet (S) when his first wife Khadījah (ra) passed away?

(a) 45 years old. (b) 55 years old. (c) 50 years old. (d) 60 years old.

4. How long was the Prophet (S) married to Khadījah (ra)? (a) 15 years. (b) 55 years. (c) 25 years. (d) 40 years.