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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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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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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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Islamic Studies Easy

The Hijra of the Prophet (PBUH) took place in which year?

  • A620 AD
  • B622 AD
  • C624 AD
  • D626 AD
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Correct Answer: Option B — 622 AD
Explanation: The Hijra refers to the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions from Makkah to Madinah in 622 AD. This event marks the beginning of the Islamic Hijri calendar. The migration was necessitated by the persecution of Muslims in Makkah and it transformed Islam from a small movement into a political community.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Which Surah of the Quran does not begin with 'Bismillah'?

  • ASurah Al-Naml
  • BSurah Al-Tawbah
  • CSurah Al-Anfal
  • DSurah Al-Nahl
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah Al-Tawbah
Explanation: Surah Al-Tawbah also known as Surah Bara'at is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim. Classical scholars explain this is because it was revealed as a declaration of war against polytheists and its stern opening tone made Bismillah inappropriate according to the companions.
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Islamic Studies Easy

Which city became the first capital of the Islamic state after Hijrah?

  • ATaif
  • BMakkah
  • CMadinah
  • DJerusalem
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Correct Answer: Option C — Madinah
Explanation: After the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) established the first Islamic state in Madinah which became the center of Islamic governance and society.
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Islamic Studies Easy

What is the Arabic term for compulsory charity in Islam?

  • ASadaqah
  • BZakat
  • CFitrana
  • DKhairat
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Correct Answer: Option B — Zakat
Explanation: Zakat is a compulsory form of charity and one of the five pillars of Islam intended to help the poor and purify wealth.
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Islamic Studies Easy

Which angel brought revelations to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

  • AMikail (AS)
  • BIsrafil (AS)
  • CJibreel (AS)
  • DIzrail (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Jibreel (AS)
Explanation: Angel Jibreel (AS) was responsible for bringing Allah's revelations to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of twenty-three years.
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Islamic Studies Easy

How many verses are there in Surah Al-Fatiha?

  • AFive
  • BSix
  • CSeven
  • DEight
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Correct Answer: Option C — Seven
Explanation: Surah Al-Fatiha contains seven verses and is recited in every unit of Salah, making it one of the most frequently recited chapters of the Quran.
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