Islamiyat - Famous Islamic Personalities - MCQs


Learn about famous Islamic scholars, leaders, and other significant figures in Islamic history.

Who is considered the ‘father of modern chemistry’?

A. Al-Razi
B. Ibn al-Haytham
C. Ibn Sina
D. Jabir ibn Hayyan

Answer: Jabir ibn Hayyan

Which prominent Islamic scholar is known for the concept of ‘Tawhid’?

A. Al-Ghazali
B. Ibn Sina
C. Ibn Rushd
D. Ibn Khaldun

Answer: Al-Ghazali

Which historical figure is known as the ‘Conqueror of Constantinople’?

A. Suleiman the Magnificent
B. Mehmed II
C. Saladin
D. Abdul Hamid II

Answer: Mehmed II

Who was the famous Islamic historian known for ‘The History of the Prophets and Kings’?

A. Al-Tabari
B. Ibn Khaldun
C. Ibn Battuta
D. Ibn Rushd

Answer: Al-Tabari

Which philosopher is known for his commentary on ‘The Republic’ of Plato?

A. Ibn Rushd
B. Al-Farabi
C. Ibn Sina
D. Al-Ghazali

Answer: Ibn Rushd

Who was the first person to embrace Islam?

A. Abu Bakr
B. Ali ibn Abi Talib
C. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
D. Zayd ibn Harithah

Answer: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

Who is regarded as the ‘Father of Medicine’?

A. Hippocrates
B. Ibn Sina
C. Al-Razi
D. Al-Biruni

Answer: Ibn Sina

Which Sufi master is known for the Naqshbandi order?

A. Baha-ud-Din Naqshband
B. Rumi
C. Al-Ghazali
D. Ibn Arabi

Answer: Baha-ud-Din Naqshband

Which famous Muslim leader is known for his tolerance towards different religions?

A. Akbar
B. Suleiman the Magnificent
C. Saladin
D. Umar ibn al-Khattab

Answer: Akbar

Who was the Islamic scholar known for his contributions to geography?

A. Al-Idrisi
B. Ibn Khaldun
C. Ibn Sina
D. Al-Khwarizmi

Answer: Al-Idrisi