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The MCQs below are drawn from the Ethics (for Non-Muslims) subject category.
The Battle of Tabuk ended without fighting. The Byzantines did not appear to face the Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ and his 30,000 men returned after 20 days. The Qur’an described this as the Expedition of Straitness due to its hardships.
The commander of the Quraysh at Uhud was Abu Sufyan. He came to avenge the Quraysh defeat at Badr. His army of 3000 fought against 1000 Muslims. Later in life, Abu Sufyan embraced Islam.
1453
Which expedition is described in the Qur’an as the Expedition of Straitness?
The Tabuk expedition (9 A.H.) is described in the Qur’an as the Expedition of Straitness (‘usrah) due to famine, water scarcity, and heat. It tested the believers’ sincerity. Despite hardships, 30,000 Muslims marched north. The Byzantines did not engage, but the campaign showed Muslim strength.
The siege of Ta’if took place in 9 A.H. The Muslims laid siege to the city after Hunayn but could not breach its strong defenses. The Prophet ﷺ eventually lifted the siege. Later, the people of Ta’if accepted Islam peacefully.
The Muslim army at Hunayn numbered around 14,000, including new converts from Makkah. Despite their size, they were surprised by the enemy ambush. The Prophet ﷺ’s steadfastness rallied them back. The battle ended in Muslim victory.
The Battle of Hunayn was fought in 8 A.H., soon after the Conquest of Makkah. The Muslims faced the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes. Initially ambushed, they regrouped and won decisively. This secured Islam’s dominance in Arabia.
1457
Which tribe allied with Muslims after the Treaty of Hudaibiya?
After the Treaty of Hudaibiya, the tribe of Khuzā‘a allied with Muslims. This alliance later played a role in the Conquest of Makkah when Quraysh violated the treaty. Khuzā‘a sought the Prophet’s ﷺ protection, prompting his march on Makkah.
The Battle of Mu’tah took place in 8 A.H. It was Islam’s first direct conflict with the Byzantine Empire. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Muslims fought heroically. It set the stage for later Islamic conquests into Syria.
1459
Who succeeded Zayd ibn Harithah as commander at Mu’tah?
After Zayd ibn Harithah’s martyrdom, Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib took command. He fought valiantly until he was also martyred. Abdullah ibn Rawahah then briefly led before falling too. Finally, Khalid ibn Walid assumed command and led Muslims to safety.
The Prophet ﷺ sent 3000 Muslims to Mu’tah under Zayd ibn Harithah’s command. After Zayd’s martyrdom, Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib and then Abdullah ibn Rawahah took command. Finally, Khalid ibn Walid assumed leadership and saved the army. His strategy earned him the title Saif-ul-Allah.
