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Islamic Studies Medium

Which prophet built the Kaaba?

  • AProphet Ismail (AS)
  • BProphet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS)
  • CProphet Adam (AS)
  • DProphet Ibrahim (AS) alone
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Correct Answer: Option B — Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son Prophet Ismail (AS) together rebuilt the Kaaba in Makkah. The Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127) states that they raised the foundations of the House of Allah. The original structure was first established by Prophet Adam (AS) according to Islamic tradition and its direction serves as the Qibla for Muslims worldwide.
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Islamic Studies Medium

What is the meaning of 'Jihad' in its broadest Islamic sense?

  • AHoly War
  • BArmed conflict
  • CStruggle or striving in the way of Allah
  • DDefensive battle
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Correct Answer: Option C — Struggle or striving in the way of Allah
Explanation: Jihad literally means struggle or striving in Arabic. In Islamic theology it encompasses both the inner spiritual struggle against one's own sinful inclinations (Jihad al-Nafs) and external efforts for justice. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called the inner struggle the greater jihad while military defense is the lesser jihad.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Salah (prayer) was made obligatory during the event of?

  • AHijra
  • BBattle of Badr
  • CMiraj
  • DConquest of Makkah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Miraj
Explanation: Salah the five daily prayers was made obligatory during the night of Miraj (the Night of Ascension) when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was taken to the heavens. Initially 50 prayers were prescribed but through the intercession of Prophet Musa (AS) they were reduced to five daily prayers while retaining the reward of fifty.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Farewell Hajj (Hajjat-ul-Wada) was performed by the Prophet (PBUH) in which year?

  • A8 AH
  • B9 AH
  • C10 AH
  • D11 AH
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Correct Answer: Option C — 10 AH
Explanation: The Farewell Hajj was performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 10 AH (632 AD) just a few months before his death. During this pilgrimage he delivered the famous Farewell Sermon on the plain of Arafat addressing over 100000 companions and outlining fundamental Islamic principles of equality justice and human rights.
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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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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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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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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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