Which of the following correctly describes Umayyad Caliphate?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic History and Battles question asks: Which of the following correctly describes Umayyad Caliphate? The correct choice is B. The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA). Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A battle fought shortly after the conquest of Mecca against the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes
Why not A: “A battle fought shortly after the conquest of Mecca against the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes” does not fit this question. The answer is The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA).
- B. The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA) ✓
- C. The largely peaceful takeover of Mecca by Muslims in 630 CE
Why not C: “The largely peaceful takeover of Mecca by Muslims in 630 CE” does not fit this question. The answer is The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA).
- D. The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic calendar
Why not D: “The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic calendar” does not fit this question. The answer is The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA).
Correct answer
B. The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA)
Explanation
The second major Islamic caliphate founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali RA is the term that matches Which of the following correctly describes Umayyad Caliphate option B Option A A battle fought shortly after the conquest of Mecca against the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes does not fit this question Option C The largely peaceful takeover of Mecca by Muslims in CE does not fit this question Option D The migration of Prophet Muhammad PBUH and his followers from Mecca to Medina in CE marking the start of the Islamic calendar does not fit this question For this Islamic History and Battles question the accepted.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic History and Battles
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