Explore 1,400 years of Islamic civilization — from the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the great empires and scholars.
Play the Full QuizIslamic history spans over 1,400 years and encompasses some of the most remarkable achievements in human civilization. From the Rightly Guided Caliphs (al-Khulafa al-Rashidun) who led the Muslim community after the Prophet ﷺ, through the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties, to the Ottoman Empire and beyond, the story of Islam is one of faith, scholarship, conquest, art, science, and resilience. Understanding this history is essential for appreciating the rich heritage that every Muslim inherits.
Our Islamic history trivia questions cover a broad timeline: the era of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs and the expansion of Islam across Arabia, the founding of great cities like Baghdad and Cordoba, the golden age of Islamic science and philosophy, the Crusades and the leadership of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi, the rise and fall of the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman empires, and the contributions of Muslim scholars like Ibn Sina, Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Khaldun, and Imam al-Ghazali. Each question is tied to reputable historical sources.
Studying Islamic history through trivia brings the past to life in an engaging way. You will discover how the early Muslims transformed a small community in Madinah into a civilization that stretched from Spain to Southeast Asia, how Muslim scholars preserved and advanced Greek, Persian, and Indian knowledge during the European Dark Ages, and how the principles of justice, scholarship, and faith guided leaders across centuries. Test yourself and discover how much you know about the legacy that shaped the modern world.
Answer: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son Ismail (AS)
Source: Quran 2:127
Allah says: 'And when Ibrahim was raising the foundations of the House and Ismail, [saying], Our Lord, accept [this] from us.' (Quran 2:127)
Answer: Makkah
Source: Sahih Muslim 1382
Makkah is the holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba and the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram). The Prophet ﷺ said a prayer in Masjid al-Haram is worth 100,000 prayers elsewhere.
Answer: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 604
Bilal (RA) was a freed Ethiopian slave who became one of the most beloved companions. The Prophet ﷺ chose him for his beautiful voice to make the first call to prayer.
Answer: Madinah
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1190
Madinah is the second holiest city, home to Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque) where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is buried. The Prophet ﷺ said a prayer there is worth 1,000 prayers elsewhere.
Answer: Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS)
Source: Quran 20:24
Allah sent Musa (AS) to Pharaoh with clear signs and miracles, commanding Pharaoh to free the Children of Israel. Musa (AS) is one of the most mentioned prophets in the Quran.
Answer: Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1189
The three holiest mosques in Islam are Masjid al-Haram (Makkah), Masjid an-Nabawi (Madinah), and Masjid al-Aqsa (Jerusalem). The Prophet ﷺ said journeys should only be undertaken to these three mosques.
Answer: Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA)
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3668
Abu Bakr (RA) was the closest companion of the Prophet ﷺ and the first adult male to accept Islam. He was unanimously chosen as Caliph after the Prophet's ﷺ passing and led the Muslim community for about two years.
Answer: Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3681
Umar (RA) earned the title Al-Farooq because of his strong sense of justice and his ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood. His acceptance of Islam was a turning point, as it strengthened the Muslim community in Makkah.
Answer: The Hijra (migration) of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3934
The Islamic Hijri calendar begins with the migration (Hijra) of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE. This was established during the caliphate of Umar (RA) as it marked a pivotal turning point for the Muslim community.
Answer: The Battle of Badr
Source: Quran 3:123
The Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 AH (624 CE). Despite being outnumbered — about 313 Muslims against roughly 1,000 Quraysh — the Muslims achieved a decisive victory with the help of Allah.
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