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In 14 Hijri / 635 AD, who laid the foundation of Basra?
In 14 Hijri / 635 AD, who laid the foundation of Basra?
- Ramzan
- Hazrat Umar
- Uthban bin Ghazwan (correct)
- Rajab
What is the meaning of the term 'ANSAR' in Arab tradition?
What is the meaning of the term 'ANSAR' in Arab tradition?
- 650AD
- 560AD
- Year of the elephant (correct)
- 570AD
What does KHARAJ refer to?
What does KHARAJ refer to?
- Poor tax (correct)
- Helper
- Defender
- Rular
Who was the first caliph who abdicated the caliphate?
Who was the first caliph who abdicated the caliphate?
Where is the tomb of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari situated?
Where is the tomb of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari situated?
Who was a famous historian of the 14th century?
Who was a famous historian of the 14th century?
Which city was founded by Amr bin Al - As?
Which city was founded by Amr bin Al - As?
What is the first capital of Abbasid Caliphate?
What is the first capital of Abbasid Caliphate?
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Founder of Basra, 635 AD
Founder of Basra, 635 AD
Uthban bin Ghazwan established Basra in 635 AD.
Meaning of 'ANSAR'
Meaning of 'ANSAR'
In Arab tradition, 'ANSAR' means 'Year of the Elephant'
KHARAJ meaning
KHARAJ meaning
KHARAJ relates to a tax levied on the poor.
First Caliph to abdicate?
First Caliph to abdicate?
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Abu Ayub Ansari's Tomb Location
Abu Ayub Ansari's Tomb Location
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Famous 14th Century Historian
Famous 14th Century Historian
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City Founded by Amr bin Al - As
City Founded by Amr bin Al - As
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First Abbasid Capital
First Abbasid Capital
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Study Notes
Founding of Basra
- The foundation of Basra was laid in 14 Hijri / 635 AD by Utba ibn Ghazwan.
Arab Tradition
- The term 'ANSAR' in Arab tradition means "helpers" and refers to the people of Medina who helped the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers.
Islamic Taxation
- KHARAJ refers to a type of land tax imposed on non-Muslims in Islamic territories.
Abbassid Caliphate
- Abd ar-Rahman ibn Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham ibn Abd al Malik ibn Quraish was the first caliph who abdicated the caliphate.
Tomb of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari
- The tomb of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari is situated in Istanbul, Turkey.
Historian of the 14th century
- Ibn Khaldun was a famous historian of the 14th century.
Founding of a City
- Amr bin Al - As founded the city of Fustat in Egypt.
Abbasid Caliphate
- The first capital of Abbasid Caliphate was Baghdad.
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Test your knowledge of Islamic history with this multiple choice quiz. Questions cover various topics such as significant events, historical figures, and terminology related to Islamic history.
