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Islamic Studies MCQs

MCQs on Quran, Hadith, Islamic History and Fiqh

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Which prophet is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah)?

  • A Prophet Musa (AS)
  • B Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
  • C Prophet Isa (AS)
  • D Prophet Yusuf (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is given the title Khalilullah meaning Friend of Allah. This title appears in the Quran in Surah An-Nisa (4:125). He demonstrated unwavering obedience to Allah including his willingness to sacrifice his son and his destruction of idols. He is considered the father of the Abrahamic faiths.
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The Hijra of the Prophet (PBUH) took place in which year?

  • A 620 AD
  • B 622 AD
  • C 624 AD
  • D 626 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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What is the meaning of the word 'Islam'?

  • A Faith
  • B Peace and submission
  • C Prayer
  • D Belief
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Correct Answer: Option B — Peace and submission
Explanation: The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root word Salama which means peace safety and submission. Islam therefore means submission to the will of Allah and finding peace through that submission. A Muslim is one who submits to God's will and follows the teachings of Islam sincerely and completely.
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The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which year?

  • A 569 AD
  • B 570 AD
  • C 571 AD
  • D 572 AD
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Correct Answer: Option B — 570 AD
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 570 AD commonly referred to as the Year of the Elephant when Abraha's army marched toward Makkah with elephants. He was born in Makkah in the house of Abu Talib and his birth year is celebrated globally as Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
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The first Wahi (revelation) was received by the Prophet (PBUH) in which cave?

  • A Cave of Thawr
  • B Cave of Hira
  • C Cave of Uhud
  • D Cave of Badr
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation: The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour near Makkah. The first revealed verses were the opening five ayahs of Surah Al-Alaq. This event occurred in the month of Ramadan when the Prophet was 40 years old and marks the beginning of prophethood.
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Which Surah is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

  • A Surah Al-Fatiha
  • B Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • C Surah Yaseen
  • D Surah 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?

  • 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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Namaz ki taraf bulane ko kya kaha jata hai?

  • A Khutba
  • B Takbeer
  • C Azan
  • D Dua
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Correct Answer: Option C — Azan
Explanation: Namaz ke waqt Musalmanon ko jamaat ke liye bulane ko Azan kaha jata hai. Azan mein Allah ki buzurgi aur Rasool Allah (ﷺ) ki risalat ki gawahi di jati hai aur namaz ki dawat di jati hai.
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Roza kis Islami mahine mein rakha jata hai?

  • A Ramzan
  • B Shaban
  • C Muharram
  • D Safar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ramzan
Explanation: Roza Ramzan ke mubarak mahine mein farz kiya gaya. Is ibadat ka maqsad taqwa hasil karna, sabr seekhna aur Allah ki ita'at ke zariye roohani tarbiyat hasil karna hai.
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Quran Majeed kis zaban mein nazil hua?

  • A Farsi
  • B Urdu
  • C Arabi
  • D Turki
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Correct Answer: Option C — Arabi
Explanation: Quran Majeed Arabi zaban mein nazil hua. Arabi us daur ke Arab logon ki zaban thi aur Quran ka asli matn aaj bhi isi zaban mein mehfooz hai, jis se us ki asli shakl barqarar rahi.
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Hijrat ke baad Nabi Muhammad (ﷺ) ne kis shehar mein qiyam farmaya?

  • A Taif
  • B Makkah
  • C Madinah
  • D Jerusalem
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Correct Answer: Option C — Madinah
Explanation: Hijrat ke baad Nabi Muhammad (ﷺ) Madinah Munawwarah tashreef le gaye. Wahan Islami muashray ki bunyaad rakhi gayi, Masjid-e-Nabawi tameer hui aur Musalmanon ko aman aur ijtimai nizam hasil hua.
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Islam mein kitne bunyadi arkan hain?

  • A 4
  • B 5
  • C 6
  • D 7
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Correct Answer: Option B — 5
Explanation: Islam ke paanch bunyadi arkan hain: Kalma, Namaz, Roza, Zakat aur Hajj. Yeh arkan Musalman ki deeni zindagi ki bunyaad hain aur un par amal karna deen ki aham zimmedariyon mein shamil hai.
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Quran ki pehli wahi kis ghār mein nazil hui?

  • A Ghar-e-Hira
  • B Ghar-e-Saur
  • C Masjid-e-Nabawi
  • D Masjid al-Haram
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ghar-e-Hira
Explanation: Ghar-e-Hira woh maqam hai jahan Nabi Muhammad (ﷺ) par pehli wahi nazil hui. Hazrat Jibreel (A.S.) ne 'Iqra' ka paigham diya. Yeh waqia Islam ki ibtida ka bunyadi mor tha aur is ne insaniyat ke liye hidayat ka naya daur shuru kiya.
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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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