Islamic Studies MCQs

MCQs on Quran, Hadith, Islamic History and Fiqh

8 Questions
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What is the Arabic term for compulsory charity in Islam?

  • A Sadaqah
  • B Zakat
  • C Fitrana
  • D Khairat
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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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In which Islamic month is fasting obligatory?

  • A Muharram
  • B Rajab
  • C Ramadan
  • D Shaban
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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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In which cave was the first revelation of the Holy Quran received?

  • A Cave of Thawr
  • B Cave of Hira
  • C Cave of Uhud
  • D Cave 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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Who was the first Caliph of Islam?

  • A Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • B Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • C Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • D Hazrat Usman (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 632 CE. He ruled for about 2 years.
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What is the meaning of "Islam"?

  • A Peace and Love
  • B Submission and Peace
  • C Faith and Trust
  • D Worship and Devotion
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Correct Answer: Option B — Submission and Peace
Explanation: The word "Islam" comes from Arabic root "Silm" meaning submission/peace. It means complete submission to the will of Allah.
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Which is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran?

  • A Surah Al-Imran
  • B Surah Al-Nisa
  • C Surah Al-Baqarah
  • D Surah Al-Maidah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran with 286 verses (Ayahs). It is also called "The Cow".
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The first Wahi (Revelation) was revealed in which cave?

  • A Cave Hira
  • B Cave Thawr
  • C Cave Uhud
  • D Cave Badr
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Correct Answer: Option A — Cave Hira
Explanation: The first revelation of the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Mount Noor near Mecca.
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How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?

  • A 112
  • B 113
  • C 114
  • D 115
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Correct Answer: Option C — 114
Explanation: The Holy Quran consists of 114 Surahs (chapters), 30 Paras (parts), and 6236 verses (Ayahs).