Islamic Studies MCQs

MCQs on Quran, Hadith, Islamic History and Fiqh

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

  • A Taif
  • B Makkah
  • C Madinah
  • D Jerusalem
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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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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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Which angel brought revelations to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

  • A Mikail (AS)
  • B Israfil (AS)
  • C Jibreel (AS)
  • D Izrail (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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How many verses are there in Surah Al-Fatiha?

  • A Five
  • B Six
  • C Seven
  • D Eight
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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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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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How many pillars of Islam are there?

  • A Four
  • B Five
  • C Six
  • D Seven
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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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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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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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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).