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Easy nts

The term 'Ummah' in Islamic context refers to?

  • A The Arab people
  • B The global community of Muslims
  • C The Quraysh tribe
  • D Early Muslims of Makkah
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Correct Answer: Option B — The global community of Muslims
Explanation: Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims bound together by their shared faith in Islam regardless of race nationality or language. The Quran uses this term to describe the worldwide brotherhood of believers. The concept emphasizes Muslim solidarity and collective identity transcending geographical and ethnic boundaries forming a transnational community unified by shared beliefs and values.
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Easy fpsc

The famous Mosque Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa is located in which city?

  • A Makkah
  • B Madinah
  • C Jerusalem
  • D Istanbul
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Correct Answer: Option C — Jerusalem
Explanation: Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa is located in Jerusalem in the occupied Palestinian territory. It is the third holiest site in Islam after Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid Al-Nabawi. It was the first Qibla of Muslims before the direction of prayer was changed to Makkah in 2 AH. It was the site of the Prophet's (PBUH) miraculous Night Journey.
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Easy fpsc

Which Caliph is known as Farooq-e-Azam?

  • A Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • D Hazrat Ali (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Umar (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) is known as Farooq-e-Azam meaning the Great Distinguisher between truth and falsehood. The Prophet (PBUH) gave him this title. Under his caliphate (634-644 AD) the Islamic empire expanded enormously incorporating Persia Syria Egypt and other territories through a remarkably just administrative system.
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Easy nts

The Islamic term 'Halal' specifically refers to?

  • A Permitted actions or food
  • B Forbidden actions
  • C Obligatory acts
  • D Recommended acts
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Correct Answer: Option A — Permitted actions or food
Explanation: Halal is an Arabic term meaning permitted or lawful. It refers to what is allowed under Islamic law (Shariah) encompassing food drink financial dealings relationships and other aspects of life. Its opposite is Haram (forbidden). Halal dietary laws prohibit pork alcohol blood and improperly slaughtered animals and have given rise to a global Halal industry worth over two trillion dollars.
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Easy fpsc

The first Muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam was?

  • A Hazrat Bilal (RA)
  • B Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum (RA)
  • C Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • D Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) a freed Abyssinian slave was appointed as the first Muezzin (Mu'adhdhin) by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was known for his powerful and melodious voice. His appointment was a significant statement of racial equality in Islam as he had previously been a slave tortured for his conversion to Islam.
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Easy fpsc

What is Tarawih?

  • A Obligatory Friday prayer
  • B Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights
  • C Prayer offered during travel
  • D Funeral prayer
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Correct Answer: Option B — Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights
Explanation: Tarawih refers to the special voluntary (Sunnah Muakkadah) congregational prayers performed every night during the month of Ramadan after Isha prayer. The number of rakats varies between 8 and 20 in different scholarly traditions. The Prophet (PBUH) performed Tarawih in congregation for three nights and then continued individually to avoid it becoming obligatory.
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Easy fpsc

The Quran mentions how many names of Allah?

  • A 33
  • B 66
  • C 99
  • D 100
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Correct Answer: Option C — 99
Explanation: The Quran and authentic Hadith contain 99 names of Allah known as Asma-ul-Husna (The Beautiful Names). A Hadith in Bukhari and Muslim states that Allah has 99 names and whoever memorizes and understands them will enter Paradise. These names describe His divine attributes such as Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise).
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Easy fpsc

What is the term for the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

  • A Tafsir
  • B Seerah
  • C Hadith
  • D Fiqh
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hadith
Explanation: Hadith refers to the recorded sayings actions and tacit approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hadith literature forms the second primary source of Islamic law and theology after the Quran. The six major Hadith collections known as Kutub al-Sittah include Sahih Bukhari Sahih Muslim and four others compiled in the 9th century.
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Easy fpsc

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) belonged to which tribe?

  • A Banu Hashim
  • B Banu Umayya
  • C Banu Makhzum
  • D Banu Zuhra
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Correct Answer: Option A — Banu Hashim
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe. Banu Hashim was a noble and respected clan in Makkah. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib and uncle Abu Talib were its leaders. The Quraysh as a whole were the custodians of the Kaaba and held significant political influence in Arabia.
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Easy nts

Which is the shortest Surah of the Holy Quran?

  • A Surah Al-Nasr
  • B Surah Al-Asr
  • C Surah Al-Kawthar
  • D Surah Al-Ikhlas
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Kawthar
Explanation: Surah Al-Kawthar is the shortest Surah in the Holy Quran consisting of only three verses. It was revealed in Makkah as a consolation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after the death of his son. Allah promised him Al-Kawthar (a river in Paradise) and instructed him to pray and sacrifice. It is Surah number 108.
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Easy fpsc

The Islamic concept of 'Akhirah' refers to?

  • A This worldly life
  • B The Hereafter
  • C Day of Judgment only
  • D Paradise
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Correct Answer: Option B — The Hereafter
Explanation: Akhirah in Islam refers to the Hereafter or life after death. It encompasses the events after death including the questioning in the grave the Day of Resurrection the Day of Judgment and the final abode of either Jannah (Paradise) or Jahannam (Hell). Belief in the Akhirah is one of the six pillars of Islamic faith.
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Easy nts

The Quran was revealed in which language?

  • A Aramaic
  • B Hebrew
  • C Arabic
  • D Persian
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Correct Answer: Option C — Arabic
Explanation: The Holy Quran was revealed in the Arabic language to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Arabic was chosen as it was the language of the Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula and the language has remarkable precision and depth for conveying divine meaning. The Quran itself states in Surah Yusuf that it is an Arabic Quran so that people may understand.
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Easy fpsc

The Night of Power (Laylat-ul-Qadr) falls in which part of Ramadan?

  • A First ten days
  • B Second ten days
  • C Last ten days
  • D Any night of Ramadan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Last ten days
Explanation: Laylat-ul-Qadr (Night of Power) falls in the last ten nights of Ramadan particularly on odd nights such as the 21st 23rd 25th 27th or 29th. The Quran states it is better than a thousand months. The Prophet (PBUH) encouraged Muslims to seek it in the last ten nights through increased worship and devotion.
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Easy nts

The concept of Tawheed refers to?

  • A Brotherhood in Islam
  • B Oneness of Allah
  • C Day of Judgment
  • D Prophethood
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Correct Answer: Option B — Oneness of Allah
Explanation: Tawheed refers to the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah. It is the most fundamental concept in Islam declaring that Allah has no partners associates or equals in His essence attributes or worship. Tawheed is divided into three categories: Rububiyyah (Lordship) Uluhiyyah (worship) and Asma wa Sifat (names and attributes).
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Easy fpsc

Which Surah contains the verse Ayat-ul-Kursi?

  • A Surah Al-Imran
  • B Surah An-Nisa
  • C Surah Al-Baqarah
  • D Surah Al-Maidah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Ayat-ul-Kursi (The Verse of the Throne) is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. It is considered the greatest verse in the Quran and describes Allah's attributes of sovereignty and omniscience. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that whoever recites it after each obligatory prayer will be protected until the next prayer.
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Easy nts

The Islamic calendar is based on?

  • A Solar movements
  • B Lunar cycles
  • C Both solar and lunar
  • D Agricultural seasons
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lunar cycles
Explanation: The Islamic Hijri calendar is a purely lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. A lunar year consists of 12 lunar months totaling approximately 354 days which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year. This is why Islamic events like Ramadan and Hajj occur at different times each solar year.
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Easy fpsc

Which Surah is called 'Umm-ul-Quran' (Mother of the Quran)?

  • A Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • B Surah Al-Fatiha
  • C Surah Al-Kahf
  • D Surah Al-Baqarah
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah Al-Fatiha
Explanation: Surah Al-Fatiha is called Umm-ul-Quran meaning Mother of the Quran as it summarizes the core message of the entire Quran in seven verses. It also holds other titles such as Al-Sab'a Al-Mathani (seven oft-repeated verses) Al-Hamd and Al-Shifa. It is recited in every unit of the five daily prayers.
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Easy fpsc

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation at the age of?

  • A 35
  • B 38
  • C 40
  • D 45
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Correct Answer: Option C — 40
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first divine revelation at the age of 40 in the Cave of Hira in 610 AD. The first revealed words were Iqra (Read) the opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq. This marked the beginning of his prophethood which continued for 23 years until his death at age 63.
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Easy nts

The word 'Quran' literally means?

  • A Recitation
  • B Guidance
  • C Light
  • D Wisdom
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Correct Answer: Option A — Recitation
Explanation: The word Quran is derived from the Arabic root Qara'a meaning to read or to recite. The name reflects the nature of the holy book as something meant to be recited aloud. The Quran is also known by other names such as Al-Kitab (the Book) Al-Furqan (the Criterion) and Al-Huda (the Guidance).
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Easy fpsc

Which angel is responsible for delivering revelation to the Prophets?

  • A Jibreel (AS)
  • B Mikail (AS)
  • C Israfeel (AS)
  • D Izraeel (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option A — Jibreel (AS)
Explanation: Angel Jibreel (AS) also known as Gabriel is the angel of revelation who delivered Allah's messages to all the prophets. He brought the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is described in the Quran as Ruhul Amin (the Trustworthy Spirit) and Ruhul Qudus (the Holy Spirit). He appears multiple times in the Quran.
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