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Islamic Studies

2023

MCQs

Question 1
Hazrat Abu Bakr belonged to which tribe?
  • Banu Taym
  • Quraysh
  • Banu Umayya
  • None of these
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) belonged to Banu Taym, a sub-clan of the Quraysh tribe.
Question 2
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) did not remarry in the lifetime of Hazrat Khadijah (RA). After her death, he (PBUH) married?
  • Hazrat Ayesha (R.A)
  • Hazrat Sawda (R.A)
  • Hazrat Safiyya (R.A)
  • None of these
Explanation: After the death of Hazrat Khadijah (R.A), the Prophet (PBUH) first married Hazrat Sawda (R.A).
Question 3
When was the Ghazwah Ahzab fought?
  • 5 AH
  • 6 AH
  • 7 AH
  • 9 AH
Explanation: Ghazwah Ahzab (Battle of the Trench) was fought in 5 AH as a defensive battle in Madinah.
Question 4
Hazrat Umar appointed a lady market inspector in Madina?
  • Hazrat Safiyya (R.A)
  • Shifa Bint Abdullah
  • Hazrat Umm Aiman (R.A)
  • None of these
Explanation: Hazrat Umar (R.A.) appointed Shifa bint Abdullah as the market inspector due to her administrative capabilities.
Question 5
Pilgrims with the Holy Prophet (SAW) on Hajj al-Wida?
  • 1,30,000
  • 1,24,000
  • 1,40,000
  • None of these
Explanation: Approximately 130,000 Muslims accompanied the Prophet (PBUH) during the Farewell Pilgrimage.
Question 6
Jizya was imposed in the Islamic state by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the year of Hijra?
  • 5th
  • 7th
  • 8th
  • 11th
Explanation: Jizya was formalized around 8 AH, particularly after the conquest of Makkah and the signing of treaties with non-Muslims.
Question 7
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) visited Syria at the age of?
  • 12
  • 11
  • 14
  • 15
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) traveled to Syria with his uncle, Abu Talib, at the age of 12.
Question 8
Dai Haleema belonged to which tribe?
  • Banu Adi
  • Banu Taim
  • Banu Saad
  • None of these
Explanation: Hazrat Haleema Saadia, the Prophet’s foster mother, belonged to the Banu Saad tribe.
Question 9
Hazrat Ali changed the capital from Madina to which city?
  • Kufa
  • Damascus
  • Basrah
  • None of these
Explanation: Hazrat Ali (R.A) shifted the capital to Kufa for strategic political and military reasons.
Question 10
How many times is the verse "Which, then, of your Lord's blessings do you both deny?" repeated in Surah Rahman?
  • 20
  • 31
  • 33
  • 37
Explanation: This verse is repeated 31 times in Surah Rahman to emphasize gratitude for Allah’s blessings.
Question 11
Who gave the concept of Wahdat ul Wujud?
  • Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi
  • Ibn Arabi
  • Moeen ud Din Chishti
  • None of these
Explanation: Ibn Arabi introduced the concept of Wahdat ul Wujud, emphasizing the unity of existence.
Question 12
Who was the first Ameer of Hajj?
  • Jafar bin Tayyar
  • Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)
  • Hazrat Usman (R.A)
  • None of these
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was appointed the first Ameer of Hajj in 9 AH.
Question 13
For the first time, cultivable lands were measured during the caliphate of?
  • Hazrat Usman (R.A)
  • Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)
  • Hazrat Ali (R.A)
  • Hazrat Umar (R.A)
Explanation: Hazrat Umar (R.A) introduced land measurement for efficient taxation and administration.
Question 14
The book Insan-e-Kamil is written by?
  • Naeem Siddiqui
  • Abu al Ala Maududi
  • Abdul Hakim Thanvi
  • None of these
Explanation: Insan-e-Kamil was written by Ibn Arabi, whose name is not included in the options.
Question 15
The share of a widow in the legacy of her husband, if he died issueless, is?
  • 1/4th
  • 1/5th
  • 1/6th
  • None of these
Explanation: A widow receives one-fourth of her husband’s estate if he dies without children.
Question 16
How many people were there in the second migration to Abyssinia?
  • 101
  • 121
  • 130
  • 141
Explanation: About 101 Muslims migrated to Abyssinia in the second migration to escape persecution.
Question 17
To whom did Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) write a letter in Syria?
  • Muqawqis
  • Munzir bin Harith bin Abu Shimr
  • Negus
  • None of these
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) sent a letter to Heraclius, the Byzantine emperor, which is not listed in the options.
Question 18
Saudi Arabia raised the number of Hajj pilgrims from inside and outside the kingdom in 2022?
  • 3 Million
  • 5 Million
  • 1 Million
  • None of these
Explanation: In 2022, Saudi Arabia allowed 1 million pilgrims after easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Question 19
The word Namal means?
  • Ants
  • Goats
  • Sheep
  • None of these
Explanation: “Namal” means ants, as referenced in Surah An-Naml of the Qur’an.
Question 20
Which surah in the Quran does not have Bismillah at the beginning?
  • At-Tawbah
  • Surah An-Nar
  • Surah Yaseen
  • None of these
Explanation: Surah At-Tawbah is the only Surah that does not begin with “Bismillah.”