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Islamic Studies

2017

MCQs

Question 1
There are ____ categories of people who are entitled to receive Zakat.
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 12
Explanation: The Qur’an (9:60) defines eight categories of Zakat recipients.
Question 2
The purpose of fasting as described in Quran is ____.
  • Taqwa
  • Hunger
  • Sympathy
  • Thirst
Explanation: Fasting is prescribed to develop Taqwa (God-consciousness) as stated in the Qur’an (2:183).
Question 3
Ghazwa-e-Ahzab is also called ____.
  • Ghazwa-e-Badr
  • Ghazwa-e-Khyber
  • Ghazwa-e-Uhad
  • Ghazwa-e-Khandaq
Explanation: Ghazwa-e-Ahzab is also known as Ghazwa-e-Khandaq due to the trench dug for defense.
Question 4
The period of the Islamic caliphate lasted for nearly ____ years.
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
Explanation: The Khilafat-e-Rashida lasted approximately 30 years.
Question 5
The five Salat were made obligatory at the time of ____.
  • Eid-ul-Fitr
  • Eid-ul-Adha
  • Miraj
  • None of these
Explanation: The five daily prayers were made obligatory during the event of Miraj.
Question 6
The book “Islam at the Crossroads” was written by ____.
  • Ibn Haitham
  • Abul Ala Maududi
  • Allama Shibli Nomani
  • Muhammad Asad
Explanation: “Islam at the Crossroads” was authored by Muhammad Asad.
Question 7
The title given to Imam Malik is ____.
  • Mujtahid-e-Mutliq
  • Mujtahid-e-Zaman
  • Mujtahid-e-Jihad
  • None of these
Explanation: Imam Malik is regarded as Mujtahid-e-Mutliq for his independent legal reasoning.
Question 8
There were ____ members in the committee formed by Hazrat Umar (RA) to elect the next Caliph.
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 4
Explanation: Hazrat Umar (R.A) appointed a six-member committee for the selection of the next Caliph.
Question 9
Abu-ul-Qasim Al-Zahrawi was a ____.
  • Physician and surgeon
  • Mathematician
  • Physicist
  • Scientist
Explanation: Al-Zahrawi is known as the father of surgery and was a physician.
Question 10
There are ____ clauses in the Charter of Madina.
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
Explanation: The Charter of Madina consisted of 47 clauses defining rights and duties.
Question 11
How many people were present at the last sermon of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
  • Nearly 100,000
  • Nearly 110,000
  • Nearly 120,000
  • Nearly 124,000
Explanation: Around 124,000 people attended the Farewell Sermon.
Question 12
Law of refraction was given by ____.
  • Umar Khusro
  • Jabir bin Hayyan
  • Ibn Haitham
  • None of these
Explanation: Ibn al-Haytham formulated the law of refraction in optics.
Question 13
Word Jibrael means ____.
  • Abdul Aziz
  • Abdul Rehman
  • Abdullah
  • All of these
Explanation: Jibrael’s name reflects servitude to Allah, encompassing meanings like servant of Allah.
Question 14
Salat-e-Istisqa is offered for ____.
  • Istikhara
  • Needs
  • Rain
  • Marriage
Explanation: Salat-e-Istisqa is performed to pray for rain.
Question 15
Literal meaning of Hajj is ____.
  • Intend to go somewhere
  • Intend to meet Muslims
  • Intend to go to a Masjid
  • Intend to read something
Explanation: Hajj literally means "to intend or set out on a journey."
Question 16
The final vote to make Hazrat Usman (RA) Caliph was given by ____.
  • Abdur Rehman bin Auf
  • Abdullah bin Umar
  • Abu Hurairah
  • None of these
Explanation: Abdur Rahman bin Auf (R.A) gave the deciding vote in favor of Hazrat Usman (R.A).
Question 17
The first lady inspector of Madina appointed by Hazrat Umar was ____.
  • Umm Al-Shifa bint Umar
  • Umm Al-Shifa bint Sabit
  • Umm Al-Shifa bint Abdullah
  • Umm Al-Shifa bint Inam
Explanation: Umm Al-Shifa bint Abdullah was appointed as the first female market inspector.
Question 18
The writer of Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was ____.
  • Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Ali (R.A) served as the scribe of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Question 19
In Ghazwa-e-Khandaq, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) combined which prayers?
  • Zuhr and Asr
  • Fajr and Zuhr
  • Maghrib and Isha
  • Asr and Maghrib
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) combined Zuhr and Asr during the Battle of Khandaq due to hardship.
Question 20
Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim collectively are called ____.
  • Sahiben
  • Sihae Sitta
  • Sahihen
  • None of these
Explanation: Together, Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim are known as the Sahihen.