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What is widely regarded as the first written constitution in history?

  • A Meesaq-e-Madina
  • B Constitution of Athens
  • C The Treaty of Hudaibiya
  • D Khutbah Hajjat-ul-Wida
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Correct Answer: Option A — Meesaq-e-Madina
Explanation: Meesaq-e-Madina (Charter of Madinah) is widely regarded in Islamic history as one of the earliest written constitutions. It was established by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after his migration to Madinah and outlined the rights, responsibilities, and mutual obligations of the various communities living in the city. The charter promoted justice, cooperation, religious freedom, and collective security, making it a landmark document in constitutional and political history.
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Which battle was fought in the aftermath of the martyrdom of Hazrat Usman (RA), with the demand to bring his killers to justice?

  • A Battle of the Badar
  • B Battle of the Uhad
  • C Battle of the khandaq
  • D Battle of the camel
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Correct Answer: Option D — Battle of the camel
Explanation: The Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal) took place in 656 CE during the caliphate of Hazrat Ali (RA). One of the major issues leading to the conflict was the demand that the perpetrators of Hazrat Usman (RA)'s assassination be brought to justice. The battle involved forces led by Hazrat Ali (RA) and a group including Hazrat Aisha (RA), Hazrat Talha (RA), and Hazrat Zubair (RA). Historians emphasize that all prominent companions sought the welfare of the Muslim community, though they differed on how to address the crisis.
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What is the meaning of Surah At-Tin?

  • A The Night
  • B The Sun
  • C The Fig
  • D The Olive
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Correct Answer: Option C — The Fig
Explanation: Surah At-Tin is the 95th chapter of the Holy Quran. The word "At-Tin" means "The Fig." The Surah begins with the oath, "By the fig and the olive" and highlights the dignity of human creation, the importance of faith, and the consequences of righteous and unrighteous actions. It reminds believers of Allah's wisdom and justice.
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In which year was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

  • A 571 AD
  • B 577 AD
  • C 633 AD
  • D 777 AD
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Correct Answer: Option A — 571 AD
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was born in 571 AD in the city of Makkah (Mecca). This year is commonly known as the Year of the Elephant (Aam-ul-Feel) because it coincided with the famous event involving Abraha's army. The Prophet's birth marked the arrival of the final Messenger of Allah, whose teachings later transformed Arabia and influenced billions of people around the world.
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Which was the first revealed word of the Holy Quran?

  • A Naas
  • B Fatiha
  • C Iqra
  • D Allhamdu
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Correct Answer: Option C — Iqra
Explanation: The first revelation of the Holy Quran came to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in the Cave of Hira through Angel Jibreel (AS). The first revealed word was "Iqra" (اقرأ), meaning "Read" or "Recite." It appears in the opening verse of Surah Al-Alaq: "Iqra bismi rabbika alladhi khalaq" (“Read in the name of your Lord who created”). This marked the beginning of the Quranic revelation.
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What is the name of the bridge that people must cross on the Day of Judgment according to Islamic belief?

  • A Barzakh
  • B Sirat (Pul-e-Sirat)
  • C Jannah
  • D Maqam-e-Mahmood
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sirat (Pul-e-Sirat)
Explanation: n Islamic theology, Pul-e-Sirat (Sirat Bridge) is the bridge that all people will cross on the Day of Judgment. It is described as being stretched over Hell (Jahannam). According to Islamic teachings, the righteous will cross it safely and enter Paradise, while those who are condemned may fail to cross. The concept emphasizes accountability, faith, and righteous deeds in the Hereafter.
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What is the term for an action or statement performed in the presence of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that he approved by remaining silent?

  • A Hadith Taqreeri
  • B Hadith Fa'li
  • C Hadith Qawli
  • D Hadith Marfu'
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hadith Taqreeri
Explanation: Hadith Taqreeri refers to an action or statement performed in the presence of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that he neither objected to nor prohibited. His silence is considered a form of approval, indicating that the act was permissible. In contrast, Hadith Qawli contains the sayings of the Prophet (ﷺ), while Hadith Fa'li describes his actions and practices.
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Which is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran?

  • A Surah Al-Baqarah
  • B Surah Aal-e-Imran
  • C Surah An-Nisa
  • D Surah Al-Kawthar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran. It is the second chapter of the Quran and contains 286 verses (Ayat). The Surah covers a wide range of topics, including faith, worship, laws, morality, and guidance for individuals and society. It is named after the story of the cow mentioned in verses 67–73.
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How many daughters did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) have?

  • A 1
  • B 4
  • C 5
  • D 3
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Correct Answer: Option B — 4
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had four daughters: Hazrat Zainab (RA), Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA), Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA), and Hazrat Fatimah (RA). All were born to Hazrat Khadijah (RA). They played important roles in early Islamic history and are highly respected by Muslims around the world for their faith, character, and devotion.
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Which female companion safeguarded the first compiled manuscript of the Holy Quran?

  • A Hazrat Aisha (RA)
  • B Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Fatimah (RA)
  • D Hazrat Umm Salama (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar (RA)
Explanation: After the Holy Quran was compiled during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) under the supervision of Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA), the manuscript was preserved by Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), then Hazrat Umar (RA), and later entrusted to Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar (RA). During the caliphate of Hazrat Uthman (RA), this manuscript served as the reference for preparing standardized copies of the Holy Quran, making Hazrat Hafsa (RA) an important guardian of the first compiled text.
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The Quran mentions how many prophets by name?

  • A 20
  • B 25
  • C 30
  • D 35
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Correct Answer: Option B — 25
Explanation: The Holy Quran mentions 25 prophets by name. These include Adam Idris Nuh Hud Saleh Ibrahim Lut Ismail Ishaq Yaqub Yusuf Ayyub Shuaib Musa Harun Dhul-Kifl Dawud Sulaiman Ilyas Al-Yasa Yunus Zakariya Yahya Isa and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Islamic tradition holds that 124000 prophets were sent in total.
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The city of Madinah was previously known as?

  • A Taif
  • B Yathrib
  • C Khaybar
  • D Tabuk
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Correct Answer: Option B — Yathrib
Explanation: Before the Prophet's Hijra the city of Madinah was known as Yathrib. After the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated there in 622 AD it was renamed Madinat-ul-Nabi (City of the Prophet) commonly shortened to Madinah. The name change symbolized the city's new spiritual significance as the center of the emerging Islamic state and civilization.
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What does the term 'Tawakkul' mean in Islamic spirituality?

  • A Repentance
  • B Reliance and trust in Allah
  • C Gratitude
  • D Patience
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reliance and trust in Allah
Explanation: Tawakkul means complete reliance and trust in Allah after taking all necessary worldly means. It is not passivity but the combination of effort and faith. The Quran in Surah At-Talaq (65:3) states that whoever trusts Allah He will be sufficient. It is a central spiritual concept in Islamic practice and Sufi tradition.
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The Islamic concept of 'Amanah' (trust) encompasses which spheres of life?

  • A Financial dealings only
  • B All responsibilities entrusted to a person
  • C Religious obligations only
  • D Family duties only
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Correct Answer: Option B — All responsibilities entrusted to a person
Explanation: Amanah means trustworthiness and fulfilling all responsibilities entrusted to a person. It encompasses financial honesty keeping secrets fulfilling promises maintaining public duties and being true in personal relationships. The Quran in Surah Al-Anfal (8:27) warns against betraying Allah and the Prophet and betraying trusts knowingly. The Prophet's own title was Al-Amin (the Trustworthy).
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The migration of Muslims to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) was the first migration in Islam. Which Christian king gave them refuge?

  • A King Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar)
  • B King Heraclius
  • C King Khosrow
  • D King Cyrus
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Correct Answer: Option A — King Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar)
Explanation: The Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar) the Christian king of Abyssinia gave refuge to the first Muslim migrants who fled Makkah in 615 AD. When Quraysh representatives demanded their return he refused after hearing the Quranic verses about Prophet Isa (AS). He later accepted Islam privately. This migration demonstrated the Prophet's wisdom in seeking international protection for early Muslims.
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Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) is known as the 'Gate of Knowledge'?

  • A Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • D Hazrat Ibn Abbas (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Ali (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) is referred to as the Gate of Knowledge based on a saying attributed to the Prophet (PBUH): I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet and is revered in both Sunni and Shia traditions for his profound knowledge jurisprudence and eloquence.
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The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed how many Hajj pilgrimages?

  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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Correct Answer: Option A — 1
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed only one Hajj in his lifetime known as Hajjat-ul-Wada (the Farewell Hajj) in 10 AH (632 AD) just a few months before his death. During this pilgrimage he delivered the famous Farewell Sermon establishing key Islamic principles. He had performed Umrah on multiple occasions but this was his only complete Hajj.
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The concept of Shura in Islamic governance means?

  • A Absolute monarchy
  • B Military rule
  • C Consultation and democratic deliberation
  • D Theocratic dictatorship
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Correct Answer: Option C — Consultation and democratic deliberation
Explanation: Shura refers to the Islamic principle of consultation and deliberation in decision-making. The Quran in Surah Al-Shura (42:38) praises believers who conduct their affairs through mutual consultation. The Prophet (PBUH) regularly consulted his companions on matters not explicitly addressed by revelation. It forms the basis of Islamic democratic thought and governance theory.
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The Islamic term 'Fatwa' refers to?

  • A Islamic prayer
  • B A religious legal opinion
  • C Obligatory pilgrimage
  • D Religious tax
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Correct Answer: Option B — A religious legal opinion
Explanation: A Fatwa is a formal religious legal opinion or ruling issued by a qualified Islamic scholar (Mufti) on matters of Islamic law. Fatwas are issued on questions ranging from personal religious practice to complex social and political matters. They are not binding on all Muslims but carry significant religious authority especially from recognized scholarly institutions.
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The famous Islamic traveler who visited 44 countries over 29 years was?

  • A Al-Masudi
  • B Al-Biruni
  • C Ibn Battuta
  • D Al-Idrisi
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ibn Battuta
Explanation: Ibn Battuta (1304-1368 AD) was a Moroccan Islamic scholar and traveler who journeyed approximately 75000 miles over 29 years visiting 44 countries across Africa Asia and Europe. His account of travels called the Rihla (Journey) is one of the most comprehensive travel documents of the medieval world and provides invaluable historical and cultural records.
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