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Islamic Studies

2024

MCQs

Question 1
To which Clan of Quraish Hazrat Umar (RA) belongs?
  • Banu Umia
  • Banu Taim
  • Banu Adi
  • Banu Sahm
Explanation: Hazrat Umar (R.A) belonged to the Banu Adi clan of the Quraysh tribe in Makkah.
Question 2
Author of the book Al-Hisbah fil Islam is:
  • Ibn e Rushd
  • Ibn Abdul Bar
  • Ibn e Taimiya
  • Ibn e Qayyam
Explanation: Ibn Taymiyyah authored Al-Hisbah fil Islam, discussing the Islamic duty of promoting good and preventing evil.
Question 3
How many heads of Zakat are mentioned in the Quran?
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
Explanation: The Qur’an (Surah Al-Taubah 9:60) defines eight categories of recipients of Zakat.
Question 4
Hadith which is directly narrated by Tabi is called:
  • Marfoo
  • Maqtoo
  • Muquf
  • Mursal
Explanation: A Mursal Hadith is reported by a Tabi without mentioning the Companion who heard it from the Prophet (PBUH).
Question 5
“Do not raise your voice above the voice of the Prophet (PBUH).” This order is in Surah:
  • Al-Ahzab
  • Al-Maidah
  • Al-Hujurat
  • Al-Najam
Explanation: This command appears in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:2), emphasizing respect for the Prophet (PBUH).
Question 6
The original name of the host of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), Abu Ayub Ansari (RA), is:
  • Zaid bin Sabit
  • Khalid bin Zaid
  • Qais bin Saad
  • Hanzla bin Aamir
Explanation: Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A) was originally named Khalid bin Zaid and hosted the Prophet (PBUH) in Madinah.
Question 7
How many Jews were killed in the Ghazwa Khayber?
  • 91
  • 93
  • 96
  • 98
Explanation: Historical records indicate that approximately 93 Jews were killed during the Battle of Khayber.
Question 8
Tarjman Al-Qur'an is the title of the Companion:
  • Abdullah bin Abbas
  • Muaz bin Jabl
  • Abdullah bin Masood
  • Usman bin Affan
Explanation: Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A.) was known as Tarjman Al-Qur’an for his deep knowledge of Qur’anic interpretation.
Question 9
Istishab is the term of:
  • Science of Tassawuf
  • Science of Hadith
  • Science of Tafseer
  • Science of Fiqh
Explanation: Istishab is a principle in Fiqh that assumes continuity of a ruling unless proven otherwise.
Question 10
For how many years were the Muslims imprisoned in Sha`b Abi Talib in Makkah?
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Explanation: Muslims faced a boycott in Sha’b Abi Talib for about three years.
Question 11
Sahifa-e-Hammam bin Munabbih is contained in its entirety in which book?
  • Sahih Bukhari
  • Sahih Muslim
  • Musnad Ahmad
  • Sunan Tirmazi
Explanation: The Sahifa of Hammam bin Munabbih is fully preserved in Musnad Ahmad.
Question 12
The name of Hazrat Zaid bin Haritha is mentioned in which Surah?
  • Al-Saf
  • Al-Ahzab
  • Bani Israel
  • Yaseen
Explanation: Hazrat Zaid bin Haritha (R.A) is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37).
Question 13
How many Surahs are there in the name of the Prophets?
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
Explanation: Six Surahs are named after Prophets: Yunus, Hud, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Nuh, and Muhammad.
Question 14
The order of Tayammum is given in which Surah?
  • Surah Al-Nisa
  • Surah Al-Maidah
  • Surah Al-e-Imran
  • None of these
Explanation: Tayammum is explained in Surah Al-Maidah (5:6) as an alternative purification method.
Question 15
Who was the founder of Dar-ul-Hikmah?
  • Jabir bin Hayan
  • Mamun-ur-Rasheed
  • Abu Jafar Mansoor
  • Khalifa Umar bin Abdul Aziz
Explanation: Caliph Al-Ma’mun founded Dar-ul-Hikmah in Baghdad to promote knowledge and translation.
Question 16
Which Caliph was the first to set the prescribed punishment of drinking at eighty lashes?
  • Hazrat Ali
  • Hazrat Usman
  • Hazrat Umar
  • Hazrat Abu Bakr
Explanation: Hazrat Umar (R.A) fixed the punishment for drinking alcohol at eighty lashes.
Question 17
Imam Muslim Bin Hijaj Qusheri died in:
  • 260 Hijri
  • 261 Hijri
  • 262 Hijri
  • 263 Hijri
Explanation: Imam Muslim passed away in 261 AH and is known for compiling Sahih Muslim.
Question 18
Which Imam has been more extensive in the use of Masalih Mursalah?
  • Imam Shafi
  • Imam Abu Hanifa
  • Imam Malik
  • Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal
Explanation: Imam Malik widely applied the principle of Masalih Mursalah to address public welfare in Islamic law.
Question 19
“Mujaddid Alf Thani” is the title of:
  • Shah Wali Ullah
  • Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi
  • Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi
  • Sheikh Mohiyuddin Ibn Arabi
Explanation: Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi is known as Mujaddid Alf Thani for reviving Islamic teachings in the second millennium.
Question 20
The Quranic term “Gharmin” means:
  • An Indebted
  • A Friend
  • A Slave
  • A Neighbour
Explanation: “Gharmin” refers to those burdened with debt and eligible for Zakat assistance.