CSS 2003 Part I
1. Which is the 3rd Surah in the Quran?
A. Ali Maida
B. Aal-e-Imran
C. An-Nisa
D. None
Answer: Aal-e-Imran
Note: Total number of the Surahs in the Holy Quran is? CSS 2002
Which is the 3rd Surah in the Quran? CSS 2003
There is no Bismillah in the beginning of which Surah? CSS 2005
The shortest Surah of the Quran is? CSS 2005
Surah Al Noor speaks of: CSS 2013
In which of the Surah of the Quran, the name of adopted son of our Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) has been mentioned? CSS 2013
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The Quran has 114 surah total. 86 Makkah, and 28 Medina. First Surah is Al Fatiha and the last is Surah Al-Nas. Surah Aal-e-Imran is the 3rd Surah of the Quran. Surah Al-Tawba is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah. The shortest Surah of the Quran is Surah al-Kausar/Kauthar. Surah al-Noor is about women. The Prophet SAW’s adopted son, Zayd ibn Harithah, is mentioned in Sura 33, Al-Ahzab.
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2. Imam Shafi was a?
A. Philosopher
B. Jurist
C. Poet
D. None
Answer: Jurist
Note: Imam Abu Hanifa was a? CSS 2002
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Imam Shafi was a Muslim jurist and is the founder of the Shafi school of Fiqh. The other three major fiqhs are, Hanafi founded by Imam abu Haifa, Maliki founded by Imam Malik, and Hanbali founded by Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal. Imam Shafi was the student of Imam Malik for 9 years.
Imam e Azam Abu Hanifa was the founder of the Sunni Hanafi School of fiqh. A person trained in Fiqh is called a Faqih. He was born during the time of the Umayyad Caliph Abdul Malik.
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3. Tigris is a river of?
A. Uzbekistan
B. Iraq
C. Kazakhastan
D. None
Answer: Iraq
Note: Euphrates is a river of? CSS 2002
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The river Tiqris starts in Turkey and flows through Iraq.
The Euphrates River originates in eastern Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq.
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4. The modern name of Habsha is?
A. Africa
B. Ethopia
C. Sudan
D. None
Answer: Ethiopia
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Habashah is the name of Ethiopia in Arabic. Ethiopia is also known historically as Abyssinia.
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5. The word Muhammad means?
A. Worthy of praise
B. The praised one
C. Noble
D. None
Answer: The Praised One
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The word “Muhammad” is derived from the Arabic root word “hamd” meaning “praise”.
It is the emphatic passive participle of that root and can be translated as “the Oft-Praised One”.
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6. Aws and Kharzaj were two tribes of?
A. The Jews
B. The Quraish
C. The Ansar
D. None
Answer: The Ansar
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Aws and Khazraj lived in? CSS 2006
Aws and Khizraj were? CSS 2006
Aws and Khazraj were two tribes of? CSS 2013
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Banu Aws and Kharzaj were the two main tribes of Medina. These two tribes constituted the Ansars. The Ansar literaly means: Helpers. It denotes to the citizens of Medina who helped the Prophet SAW and the Muhajireens on their arrival to the city of Medina. They were originally from Yemen and migrated to Yathrib, the old name of Medina. The Banu Khazraj are renowned for their generosity and hospitality.
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7. Banu Quraiza, Banu nadir, and Banu Qainuqa were three tries of the?
A. Muslims
B. Christians
C. Jews
D. None
Answer: Jews
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These were the three main Jewish tribes of Medina. The Banu Qaynuqa were expelled from Medinah by the Prophet SAW for breaking the treaty, The Constitution of Medina. Banu Nadir and Ban Qanuqa along with the Quraish organized the Battle of the Trench. The Banu Nadir also participated in the battle of Khaybar.
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8. Arrange in chronological order.
A. Battle of Uhud
B. Battle of Muta
C. Battle of Khandaq
D. None
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1. Battle of Uhud – 3 AH / 625 AD
2. Battle of Khandaq (Trench) – 5 AH / 627 AD
3. Battle of Muta – 8 AH / 629 AD
Note: Battle of Uhud was fought in the year? CSS 2000
Battle of Badr was fought in the year? CSS 2001
Chronological order of the battle of Khaibar, Badr, and Hunain. CSS 2002
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The Battle of Muta was between the Muslims and the Byzantine Forces in the village of Muta, Jordan. It resulted in Byzantine victory.
The battle of Uhud was fought in the 3rd year of Hijri.
The Battle of Badr was fought in year 2nd year of Hijra, 624 AD. Jang e Badr was the first large battle between the Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah. The total Muslim army was 313 against the 1000 Quraish. Abu Jahal was killed in this battle. After the battle, Abu Sufyan became the chief of Quraish. The Battle of Badr and Hunayn are the only two battles mentioned in the Quran.
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9. The capital of Khurasan was?
A. Peshawar
B. Daibul
C. Nishapur
D. None
Answer: Nishapur
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Khorasan is a region to the northeast of Persia (Iran). Khorasan had four capitals, Balkh, Merv, Nishapur, and Herat, all now located in modern day Afghanistan. Khorasan was the cultural capital of Persia. Notable people from Khorasan are: Ibn Sina, Al-Farabi, Al-Biruni, Omar Khayyam, Al-Khwarizmi, all scientists. Other scholars of Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and philosophy from Khorasan are: Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, Abu Dawood, and Al-Tirmidhi among many others.
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10. Khilaffat-e-Rashida lasted about?
A. 60 years
B. 80 years
C. 30 years
D. None
Answer: 30 Years
Note: Literal meaning of word Khilafat-e-Rashida is? CSS 2006
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The Khilaffat-e-Rashida refers to the first four Caliphs, Hazrat Abu Bakar RA, Hazrat Umar RA, Hazrat Uthman RA, and Hazrat Ali RA. It means: The Rightly Guided Caliphs. Khilaffat-e-Rashida last from 632 AD – 661 AD, about 30 years.
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11. Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah was the son of?
A. Abu Talib
B. Abu Sufyan
C. Jafar
D. None
Answer: Abu Sufyan
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Hazrat Muawiyah, also known popularly as Amir Muawiyah, was the son of Abu Sufyan and Hind bint Utbah. He was from the Banu Umaya tribe. He established the Umayya Dynasty of Caliphate when made his son Yezid, his son, his successor. He was the second Caliph from Banu Umayya, the first being Hazrat Uthman. Amir Muawiyah is known for developing the Muslim Navy.
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12. The battle of Qaddisiyya was fought during the reign of?
A. Caliph Abu Bakar
B. Caliph Umar Farooq
C. Salahuddin Ayyubi
D. None
Answer: Caliph Umar Farooq
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At Qadisiyyah, who commanded the Muslim army? CSS 2001
The battle of Qadisiyaah was won by? CSS 2002
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The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in Iraq was fought in 636 which resulted in Muslim victory. It was between the Muslim army and the Sassanid Persian army. The battle was fought under Caliph Umar, who had appointed Abu Ubaidah ibn Jarrah commander of the army. Three months before Qadisiyyah the battle of Yarmouk took place which was also a victory for the Muslims. The battle of Yarmouk was agasint the Byzantines. Byzantine and Sassanid Empire had an alleged alliance. Saad bin Abi Waqas as the commander at the battle of Qadisiyyah against the Sassanids. (Battle of Yarmouk CSS 2000)
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13. Tughril was the founder of?
A. Ghaznawid Dynasty
B. Ghaurid Dynasty
C. Seljuq Dynasty
D. None
Answer: Seljuq Dynasty
Note: Alp Arsalan belonged to? CSS 2002
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The Seljuq Empire was founded by Tughril. Alp Arslan was the second Sultan of the Seljuq Empire. Alp Arlslan was the nephew of Tughril.
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14. Khuzestan is an area in?
A. Turkey
B. Iran
C. Azerbaijan
D. None
Answer: Iran
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Khuzestan is a province in southwest Iran.
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15. Suleiman the magnificent was an?
A. Abbasid Caliph
B. Ottoman Caliph
C. Mughal King
D. None
Answer: Ottoman Caliph
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Suleiman the Magnificent was the longest reigning Ottoman Sultan and Caliph. He reigned for almost 46 years. Suleiman in history is known as Kanuni Suleiman which means The Lawgiver. His code of laws are called Kanun-i-Osmani which lasted more than three hundred years. The Suleymaniya Mosque was constructed under his orders by the famous Ottoman Architect, Mimar Sinan.
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16. The Mongols defeated:
A. Salahuddin Ayyubi
B. The Abbasids
C. The Ghaznawids
D. None
Answer: The Abbasids
Note: Baghdad was conquered and sacked by Halaku Khan in? CSS 2001
Baghdad was the capital of? CSS 2002
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In 1258 AD, Baghdad was conquered and sacked by the Mongol forces led by Halaku Khan. After conquering the city, The Grand Library of Baghdad was destroyed. Those who attempted to flee were intercepted by the Mongols and killed. They destroyed Mosques, palaces, hospitals, libraries, and any grand building. The Caliph Al Mustasim Billah was killed. This marked the end of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. The Mamluk rulers of Egypt would later re-establish the Abbasid caliphate in Cairo in 1261. In 1517 the last Abbasid Caliph of Egypt would be captured by the Ottoman Sultan Selim I. Sultan Selim I took the title from him, made Egypt part of the Ottoman Empire, and became the first Ottoman Sultan to use the title of Caliph.
Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid (Banu Abbas) Caliphate. It was commissioned by Caliph Al-Mansur. Imam Abu Hanifa was the counter of the bricks used to build Baghdad. The four surrounding walls of Baghdad were named: Kufa, Basra, Khurasan, and Damascus, because they pointed in the direction of these destinations.
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17. Bait-al-Hikmah was established by?
A. Babar
B. Akbar
C. Harun al-Rashid
D. None
Answer: Harun al-Rashid
Note: Bait ul Hikmah was established by? CSS 2005 Part I
Bait ul Hikmah was established by? CSS 2005 Part II
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Bail-al-Hikman means The House of Wisdom. It was founded by Caliph Harun al-Rashid and culminated under his son al-Mamun. It was a library, a translation house, and a research center. It was a key institution in the Translation movement.
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18. Carl Brockelmann is the author of?
A. History of Islamic People
B. The Samanids
C. The Fatimids
D. None
Answer: History of Islamic People
Note: Who is the author of the book entitled “History of the Islamic People”? CSS 2002
19. The Ottoman Dynasty fell in?
A. 1810
B. 1924
C. 1940
D. None
Answer: None
Note: Question 17 Paper CSS 2003
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The Ottoman Dynasty fell on November 1st, 1922, the sultanate was abolished and the last Sultan, Sultan Mehmed VI departed. On November 19, 1922 his cousin Abdul Mecid Efendi, was elected Caliph and was the last Caliph of the Ottoman Dynasty. In 1924, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, abolished the Caliphate.
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20. Musaylimah al-Kazzab was?
A. Writer
B. False Prophet
C. Trader
D. None
Answer: False Prophet
Note: Musaylimah Kazzab was killed by? CSS 2001
Aswad Ansi was A? CSS 2000, 2002
Tulaiha was a? CSS 2001
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The four false prophets from early Islamic History were, Aswad al-Ansi, Tulayhah al-Azdi, Sajjah bint al-Harith, and Musaylimah al-Kazzab.
Musaylimah Kazzab, Kazzab meaning Liar, was a false prophet in the time of the Prophet SAW. After the Prophet SAW, Musaylimah rebelled against Caliph Abu Bakar. The Battle of Yamama was fought between the Muslim army under Khalid ibn Walid and Musaylimah. Wahshi ibn Harb, the former slave who had killed Hazrat Hamza, had accepted Islam at the time. Wahshi killed Musaylimah with the same spear. His head was cut off by Abu Dujana.
Khalid bin Walid was the commander of the army during the reign of Caliph Abu Bakar, he was replaced by Abu Ubaidah ibn Jarrah. Khalid ibn Walid is sometimes mistaken for killing Musaylimah because he was the commander of the army. Wahshi ibn Harb is the actual person to kill Musaylimah.
Although Tulayhah initially accepted Islam, later he claimed that he was a prophet. The Battle of Zhu Qissa was between the Muslim forces led by Ali ibn Abi Talib, Talha ibn Ubaidullah, and Zubair ibn al-Awam against those led by Tulayha, the false prophet. The Muslims won the battle, Tulayha escaped to Syria. Later when Syria was conquered by Muslims, Tulayha accepted Islam again. He was forbidden by Caliph Abu Bakar to fight in any of the battles. Later in the time of Caliph Umar, he was allowed to fight and he died in the battler of Qasidiyya, between the Muslims and the Sassanid Empire.
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