Questions about al-Khulafaa al-Rashidoon

1. Questions about al-Khulafaa al-Rashidoon Abu Bakr (r). 72 Questions

2. How was the feeling in Medina when Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) died? • A great void. • So awesome that it was almost unbelievable. • a and b above. • Was expected + a. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

3. Who was by the Prophet (pbuh) when he died? • Abu Bakr (r) + Uthman (r). • Ali (a.s.). • Omar (r) + Abu Bakr (r). • Ibn Auf + Ibn Abbas. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

4. In whose house did the Prophet (pbuh) die? • A'isha. • Umm Salama. • Umm Habiba. • Hafsa. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

5. Where were Abu Bakr (r) and Omar (r) when the Prophet (pbuh) died? • On an expedition with U'sama. • Somewhere in Medina. • In Mecca. • On a trip to Syria. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

6. How did the people take the news of the death of the Prophet (pbuh)? • In a highly emotional way. • Like an upheaval. • a and b above because they loved him so much. • Calmly, and prayfully. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

7. Was there a danger to Islam because of the death of the Prophet (pbuh)? • Yes, from the Romans (Byzantines). • a + Persians. • a + b + from within. • No, it was quiet on all fronts. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

8. A very important meeting took place after the Prophet's death, where was it held at? • In Medina at the Grand Mosque. • Near Muhammad's house, to deal with who will rule. • Outside Medina, to see who would be the Khalifa. • In Mecca, at Abu Sufyan's house. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

9. How did Abu Bakr (r) bring the people to their senses in the meeting outside Medina? • Read from the Quran that Muhammad was human. • He had a calming effect on the people. • They respected his opinion. • All the above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

10. Did Omar (r) believe it that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had died? • Yes, of course. • No, since he loved the Prophet so much. • Not at first. • b and c above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

11. After the Prophet (pbuh) died, who did the preparations for the burial of his body? • Ali (a.s.), his beloved cousin. • Al Abbas, his close uncle. • Abu Bakr (r), his intimate friend. • Omar (r), his close friend. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

12. How was Abu Bakr (r) chosen to become a Khalifa? • Voting by the public. • Appointment by the Prophet (pbuh). • By the "Group's" meeting. • Acclamation for allegiance. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

13. What kind of past did Abu Bakr (r) have? • Intimate friend of Muhammad (pbuh) + b and c. • High caliber Companion, clean and good. • Highly respected. • The future Khalifa to be. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

14. A phenomenal Islamic momentum was created by the Prophet (pbuh). Did Khalifa Abu Bakr r) continue the momentum? • Yes, and he augmented it. • Yes, he continued it and did it well. • He got carried away with it. • He gave it some support. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

15. How was the situation in Arabia at the time the Prophet (pbuh) died? • Arabia was mostly Muslim. • It was still with pagan psychology and customs. • The majority in Arabia were still ignorant about Islam. • All the above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

16. Who was Musailema the liar? • A Meccan known for his fabrications. • Head of an Arabian tribe who claimed Prophethood. • a + b above. • The liar of the liars. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

17. Was there a Muslim force in readiness for combat at the time the Prophet (pbuh) died? • Yes, Abu Bakr (r) and Omar (r) were to be in it. • Yes, Ali (a.s.) was to be in it too. • Yes, U'sama was to be its leader + a. • All the above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

18. Did U'sama march north at the head of the expedition while Muhammad (pbuh) was Alive? • No, it was too hot. • No, since Muhammad (pbuh) was sick. • Yes, the Muslims won brilliantly. • c + Omar (r) was in it. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

19. Why did some impostors revolt against Islam soon after the Prophet (pbuh) died? • Take advantage of the moment. • Did not want to pay Zakat. • Not truly Muslims yet. • All the above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

20. Musailema the liar was at the head of a large force. Why did he rebel? • Loved leadership. • Thought he was so smart. • Wanted to form a new religion. • All the above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

21. Abu Bakr dispatched U'sama's force up north. U'sama was successful in his mission. In forty days he was back in Medina. Where did his force go afterwards? • To Iraq to face the Persians. • South to face Musailema the liar. • South to route the impostors. • Mecca to defend the Muslims. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

22. After routing the impostors who refused to pay the Zakat, where did U'sama's force go to? • To Iraq to face the Persians. • To face Musailema the liar. • Mecca to defend the Muslims. • Syria to face the Romans (Byzantines). Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

23. Who was at the head of the Muslim force to meet Musailema and his followers? • The great general, Khalid Ibnil Waleed. • U'sama himself. • Ali (a.s.), the cousin of the Prophet (pbuh). • Abu Bakr (r), the Khalifa by now. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

24. Describe the battle between Khalid Ibnil Waleed and Musailema's force. • Fierce and protracted, Khalid was finished. • Fierce and protracted, Musailema was finished. • c. b + with a spear by Wahshi. • An insignificant battle of minor consequence. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

25. Who killed Musailema the liar and how? • Abu Bakr (r), the Khalifa by then. • Omar (r), the friend of the Prophet (pbuh). • Wahshi who said "I killed the worst of people. • Khalid Ibnil Waleed, the leader of the Muslim Force. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

26. Did Arabia become safe after Musailema was killed? • Yes, quite safe. • No, still danger by the Persians and Romans. • No, the danger was within. • No, the danger was by the Meccans. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

27. How was the feeling of Fatima (a.s.) after the death of her father, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? • Extremely sad and upset. • In agony for his loss. • Devastating feeling, almost indescribable. • All the above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

28. After the death of Fatima, Ali (a.s.) gave his allegiance to Abu Bakr (r), and that was about six months in his Khilaafah? Why? • Ali (a.s.) felt that the Khilaafah was his. • Fatima felt that the Khilaafah was Ali's. • Fatima felt Ali (a.s.) was unfairly by-passed. • All above + out of respect to Fatima's feelings. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

29. What did Ali (a.s.) do during the Khilaafah of Abu Bakr (r)? • Worked to collect the Holy Quran in its chronological order. • Worked on collecting the Hadith. • a + b above + preserving works of the Prophet. • Help Abu Bakr (r) in the duties of the Khilaafah. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

30. Why did Khalifa Abu Bakr (r) send an army up north? • Danger coming from the Persians. • Get the Arabs busy. • Danger coming from the Romans + a above. • To keep the momentum at full speed. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

31. What were the dangers up north during the early days of Khalifa Abu Bakr (r)? • Persians and Romans saw emerging Muslim power. • Destruction of Islam was possible. • a + preemptive engagement seemed necessary. • c + spread the word of God. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

32. Who was at the head of the Muslim force to face the Persians? • The Muslim General, Khalid Ibnil Waleed. • Ubaida, the relative of the Prophet. • Ibnil Aas, the conqueror of Egypt. • Ali (a.s.), the defender of Islam, the confidant of the Prophet (pbuh). Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

33. How large was the Muslim force under Khalid Ibnil Waleed? • 50,000 Muslims. • 75,000 Muslims. • 10,000 Muslims. • 3,000 Muslims. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

34. The Persian Empire was a superpower at the time, how difficult was the task of Khalid Ibnil Waleed? • Almost miraculous, but it was through the power of Islam. • Couldn't be done. • Done with only valor and great sacrifice. • Disastrous, ending in failure. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

35. Why was the Persian empire a big threat to the budding Muslim entity? • Islamic power could be felt. • Persians wanted to test the Muslims. • Flexing muscles and showing off. • Persians did not want the Muslim challenge. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

36. The Persian Empire had huge armies. How could Khalid Ibnil Waleed face them? • Valor, courage, and dedication to the cause. • Power of faith, dedication to Islam. • Power of leadership only. • Chance for booty. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

37. During eleven months' period Khalid Ibnil Waleed engaged the Persian empire in fifteen battles. What was the outcome? • Ten successes, five failures. • All successes. • Thirteen successes, two retreats. • Two successes only, the enemy was enormous. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

38. It was miraculous to see the success of Khalid Ibnil Waleed. How did the Muslims manage that? • Genius of Khalid's military strategy. • Valor of the Muslims. • Power of faith. • All the above + poor Persian morale. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

39. Who was Hormuz? • King of the Persians in the chains battle. • Persian military leader defeating Khalid at the chains battle. • Persian governor, lost his life by Khalid. • c + during the battle of the chains. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

40. Describe the battle of the chains. • Muslims were outnumbered by about 20 to 1. • Persians chained many of their soldiers. • Above + Muslims had brilliant success. • Above but outnumbered 3 to one. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

41. The jeweled crown of Hormuz was given as a gift. To whom was it given? • To Ali (a.s.), the closest person to the Prophet (pbuh). • To Omar (r), the would-be second Khalifa. • To Abu Bakr (r), the Khalifa. • To Uthman (r), the third Khalifa-to-be. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

42. Why was Hormuz intensely disliked by the people of the area? • He was a mean, vicious, and cruel governor. • Heavy taxation almost broke the peoples' back. • He was also pompous, conceited and brutal. • Above + people were relieved when he was killed. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

43. Why did Heera surrender? • Khalid's reputation of brilliant maneuvers. • Muslim fighters did not bother the peaceful population. • Goodness of Islam became known + above. • People of Iraq hated their rulers + above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

44. What became of the reputation of Khalid Ibnil Waleed? • Feared all over. • Loved by the people but feared by the enemy rulers. • Admired by enemy and friend + a and b. • He was idol-worshipped for his valor. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

45. How did the enemy feel about Khalid Ibnil Waleed? • Loved him very much + b. • Scared of him a great deal. • Hated him excessively. • Admired him for his brilliance + c and b. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

46. How did the Muslims take the news of all these victories? • Electrifyingly, excitedly and deliriously. • Gratefully to God + a above. • Somberly but with a good deal of bragging. • As a matter of factly. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

47. What was Ali (a.s.) doing all during Abu Bakr's reign? • Participated in the battles. • Advised the Khalifa. • Religious work of great significance. • Plan the war. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

48. What did Khalid Ibnil Waleed do to the new territory of Iraq? • Kept Muslims in barracks, away from the local population. • Administered the territory Islamicly. • a and b + help solve people's problems. • a and b above. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

49. What kind of influence did the many victories of Khalid Ibnil Waleed have on the Muslims? • Extremely positive + b and c. • High self confidence + c. • Success bred further success. • Somewhat positive, but envious of his accomplishments. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)

50. Did the Romans (Byzantines) stay still? • Yes, paying no attention to Islam. • No, preparing for war. • Had the new Muslim power in mind. • Attacked the Muslim area. Questions, Khulafaa, Abu Bakr (r)