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Which Surah is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

  • ASurah Al-Fatiha
  • BSurah Al-Ikhlas
  • CSurah Yaseen
  • DSurah Al-Baqarah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Yaseen
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is referred to as the Heart of the Quran based on a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is the 36th Surah and emphasizes the core themes of the Quran including Tawheed resurrection prophethood and the rewards of believers. It is widely recited for the dying and deceased.
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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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33

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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34

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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35

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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36

Which battle is known as the first major battle in Islam?

  • ABattle of Uhud
  • BBattle of Badr
  • CBattle of Khandaq
  • DBattle of Hunain
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Correct Answer: Option B — Battle of Badr
Explanation: The Battle of Badr fought in 2 Hijri was the first major military confrontation between Muslims and the Quraysh and resulted in a significant Muslim victory.
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37

In which Islamic month is fasting obligatory?

  • AMuharram
  • BRajab
  • CRamadan
  • DShaban
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ramadan
Explanation: Fasting is obligatory during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time of spiritual reflection and worship.
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38

Which Surah is known as the Heart of the Quran?

  • ASurah Al-Baqarah
  • BSurah Yaseen
  • CSurah Al-Kahf
  • DSurah Al-Mulk
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah Yaseen
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is commonly referred to as the Heart of the Quran due to its emphasis on faith, resurrection and divine guidance.
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How many pillars of Islam are there?

  • AFour
  • BFive
  • CSix
  • DSeven
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Correct Answer: Option B — Five
Explanation: Islam is based on five pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj. These pillars provide the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice.
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40

In which cave was the first revelation of the Holy Quran received?

  • ACave of Thawr
  • BCave of Hira
  • CCave of Uhud
  • DCave of Safa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation: The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira near Makkah through Angel Jibreel. This event marked the beginning of prophethood and the revelation of the Holy Quran.
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