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Islamic Studies Medium

Which prophet is mentioned the most number of times in the Holy Quran?

  • AProphet Muhammad (PBUH)
  • BProphet Isa (AS)
  • CProphet Musa (AS)
  • DProphet Ibrahim (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Prophet Musa (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Musa (AS) is the most frequently mentioned prophet in the Holy Quran appearing in approximately 136 verses. His stories with Pharaoh the exodus of the Children of Israel receiving the Torah and his conversations with Allah on Mount Sinai are narrated in detail across multiple Surahs.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Ghazwa-e-Khandaq (Battle of the Trench) is also known as?

  • ABattle of Hunain
  • BBattle of Khyber
  • CBattle of the Confederates
  • DBattle of Tabuk
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Correct Answer: Option C — Battle of the Confederates
Explanation: The Battle of the Trench also called the Battle of the Confederates or Al-Ahzab occurred in 5 AH (627 AD). A coalition of Makkans and other tribes besieged Madinah. On the suggestion of Salman Al-Farisi (RA) a defensive trench was dug around Madinah. The confederates failed to breach it and withdrew after a siege.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Hajj pilgrimage becomes obligatory for a Muslim who is?

  • AYoung and healthy
  • BA resident of Makkah
  • CFinancially and physically capable
  • DAbove 40 years of age
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Correct Answer: Option C — Financially and physically capable
Explanation: Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically capable of making the journey and financially able to afford it without causing hardship to dependents. This condition of istita'ah (capability) is a key principle of Islamic jurisprudence ensuring that religious duties do not cause undue hardship.
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594
Islamic Studies Medium

The treaty of Hudaibiya was signed between the Prophet (PBUH) and the Quraysh in which year?

  • A6 AH
  • B7 AH
  • C8 AH
  • D9 AH
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Correct Answer: Option A — 6 AH
Explanation: The Treaty of Hudaibiya was signed in 6 AH (628 AD) between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah. Although it appeared unfavorable to Muslims initially it opened diplomatic relations and allowed Islam to spread. The Quran refers to it as a manifest victory in Surah Al-Fath because it led to a period of peace.
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595
Islamic Studies Hard

How many times is the word 'Quran' mentioned in the Quran itself?

  • A57
  • B68
  • C70
  • D75
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Correct Answer: Option C — 70
Explanation: The word Quran appears 70 times in the Holy Quran itself in various forms and contexts. These references confirm the divine nature and importance of the text. The Quran uses the term to describe itself as a recitation and guidance for humanity throughout these multiple mentions in different Surahs.
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596
Islamic Studies Medium

The Battle of Uhud was fought in which year of Hijri?

  • A2 AH
  • B3 AH
  • C4 AH
  • D5 AH
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Correct Answer: Option B — 3 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Uhud was fought on 7 Shawwal 3 AH (625 AD) near Mount Uhud outside Madinah between the Muslims and the Makkans. It resulted in a setback for the Muslims partly due to archers leaving their posts. Hazrat Hamza (RA) the Prophet's uncle was martyred in this battle.
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597
Islamic Studies Medium

The standardized copies of the Quran were distributed to major cities during whose caliphate?

  • AHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • BHazrat Umar (RA)
  • CHazrat Usman (RA)
  • DHazrat Ali (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Usman (RA)
Explanation: During the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (RA) a committee led by Zaid bin Thabit standardized the Quran into the Uthmanic Codex. Copies were sent to major Islamic cities and other manuscripts were burned to prevent disputes over variant readings. This is why Hazrat Usman is called Jami-ul-Quran.
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598
Islamic Studies Medium

The Quran was compiled into a single book during the caliphate of?

  • AHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • BHazrat Umar (RA)
  • CHazrat Usman (RA)
  • DHazrat Ali (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: The compilation of the Quran into a single manuscript Mushaf was undertaken during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) on the recommendation of Hazrat Umar (RA) after many Quran memorizers were martyred in the Battle of Yamama in 633 AD. Zaid bin Thabit (RA) led the compilation committee.
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599
Islamic Studies Medium

The Battle of Badr took place in which year of Hijri?

  • A1 AH
  • B2 AH
  • C3 AH
  • D4 AH
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Correct Answer: Option B — 2 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan 2 AH (624 AD) and was the first major military engagement between Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah. Despite being outnumbered approximately three to one the Muslim army of 313 achieved a decisive victory. It is referred to in the Quran as the Day of Criterion.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Zakat is obligatory on Muslims who possess wealth above the minimum threshold known as?

  • ANisab
  • BKhums
  • CMahr
  • DJizya
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Correct Answer: Option A — Nisab
Explanation: Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth a Muslim must possess for Zakat to become obligatory. It is equivalent to 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. If a Muslim possesses this amount for one full lunar year they must pay 2.5% of their total savings as Zakat to eligible recipients.
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