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The Islamic obligation of Hijab is primarily based on which Quranic Surah?

  • A Surah Al-Baqarah
  • B Surah An-Nur and Surah Al-Ahzab
  • C Surah Al-Maidah
  • D Surah Al-Nisa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah An-Nur and Surah Al-Ahzab
Explanation: The obligation of Hijab for Muslim women is derived primarily from Surah An-Nur (24:31) which instructs women to guard their modesty and Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59) which instructs the Prophet to tell his wives and daughters and believing women to draw their outer garments around them. Scholars debate the precise extent required by these verses.
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The Quran was memorized and written down during the lifetime of the Prophet (PBUH) by?

  • A Only one companion
  • B Several designated scribes
  • C The Prophet himself
  • D Oral tradition only without writing
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Correct Answer: Option B — Several designated scribes
Explanation: During the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the Quran was both memorized by numerous companions (Huffaz) and written down by designated scribes called Katibin-e-Wahi. These included Zaid bin Thabit Ubay ibn Ka'b Ali ibn Abi Talib and others. Revelations were written on bones leather palm leaves and stones as they were received.
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The right of women to inherit property was first established by?

  • A Roman Law
  • B Islamic Law
  • C British Common Law
  • D Greek Philosophy
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamic Law
Explanation: Islamic law was among the first legal systems to grant women the right to inherit property established through Quranic verses revealed in 7th century Arabia. Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4) contains detailed inheritance laws giving women half the share of male relatives. This was revolutionary in a society that had previously denied women all property rights.
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The concept of 'Sadaqah Jariyah' in Islam refers to?

  • A Obligatory charity
  • B Voluntary continuous charity that benefits after death
  • C Annual alms tax
  • D Charity given in Ramadan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Voluntary continuous charity that benefits after death
Explanation: Sadaqah Jariyah refers to ongoing charitable acts whose benefits continue after the donor's death. Examples include building a mosque funding a well digging education or planting trees. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that when a person dies their deeds end except for three: ongoing charity beneficial knowledge and a righteous child who prays for them.
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Ibn Sina is known in the West as?

  • A Alhazen
  • B Averroes
  • C Avicenna
  • D Albumasar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Avicenna
Explanation: Ibn Sina (980-1037 AD) known in the West as Avicenna is one of the most significant Islamic scholars of the medieval period. His Canon of Medicine remained the standard medical textbook in European universities until the 17th century. He also made major contributions to philosophy logic mathematics and astronomy.
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The Islamic term 'Wahi' refers to?

  • A Divine inspiration or revelation
  • B The Holy Quran text
  • C Prayer recitation
  • D Prophetic tradition
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Correct Answer: Option A — Divine inspiration or revelation
Explanation: Wahi refers to divine revelation or inspired communication from Allah to His prophets and messengers. It came in various forms to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) including through Angel Jibreel direct speech of Allah and true dreams. The Quran states in Surah Ash-Shura (42:51) that it is not for any human being that Allah should speak to them except through Wahi.
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The term 'Nifaq' in Islamic terminology means?

  • A Disbelief
  • B Polytheism
  • C Hypocrisy
  • D Apostasy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hypocrisy
Explanation: Nifaq refers to hypocrisy in Islamic theology — the condition of outwardly professing Islam while harboring disbelief or malice inwardly. Those guilty of Nifaq are called Munafiqeen (hypocrites). The Quran dedicates Surah Al-Munafiqun (Chapter 63) entirely to describing and warning against this trait which the Prophet identified as extremely dangerous to the Muslim community.
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The Islamic prayer performed for rain is called?

  • A Salat-ul-Istisqa
  • B Salat-ul-Khusuf
  • C Salat-ul-Kusuf
  • D Salat-ul-Janazah
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Correct Answer: Option A — Salat-ul-Istisqa
Explanation: Salat-ul-Istisqa is a special prayer performed to seek rain during periods of drought. It involves two rakats performed in congregation often in an open field followed by a special supplication and the Imam reverses his cloak as a symbolic gesture. This prayer was performed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is a recommended Sunnah.
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The obligation of fasting in Ramadan was revealed in which year of Hijri?

  • A 1 AH
  • B 2 AH
  • C 3 AH
  • D 4 AH
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Correct Answer: Option B — 2 AH
Explanation: The obligation of fasting in the month of Ramadan was revealed in 2 AH (624 AD) through the verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183-187). These verses established fasting as a religious duty for all adult Muslims. The same year the Qibla was also changed from Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Makkah.
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The Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serves as?

  • A A replacement for the Quran
  • B The second primary source of Islamic law
  • C A cultural tradition only
  • D A political document
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Correct Answer: Option B — The second primary source of Islamic law
Explanation: The Sunnah comprising the Prophet's sayings (Hadith) actions and tacit approvals is the second primary source of Islamic law after the Quran. It provides practical interpretation and application of Quranic principles. The Quran itself commands Muslims to obey the Prophet in Surah An-Nisa (4:80) establishing the Sunnah's divine authority.
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The year 570 AD in which the Prophet was born is called the Year of the Elephant because?

  • A A solar eclipse occurred
  • B The elephant appeared as a sign
  • C Abraha's army with elephants attacked Makkah
  • D Elephants were used in trade
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Correct Answer: Option C — Abraha's army with elephants attacked Makkah
Explanation: 570 AD is called the Year of the Elephant because Abraha the Abyssinian ruler of Yemen marched toward Makkah with a large army including war elephants intending to destroy the Kaaba. Allah sent flocks of birds (Ababeel) that pelted the army with stones of baked clay destroying them as described in Surah Al-Fil (Chapter 105).
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The Islamic concept of 'Qiyas' refers to?

  • A Consensus of scholars
  • B Analogical reasoning
  • C Divine decree
  • D Independent interpretation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Analogical reasoning
Explanation: Qiyas refers to analogical reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence used to derive rulings for new situations not explicitly addressed in the Quran or Sunnah by drawing analogy with existing rulings. For example alcohol was prohibited in the Quran so drugs are prohibited by Qiyas because they share the common cause of intoxication.
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The Battle of Hunain was fought in which year of Hijri?

  • A 6 AH
  • B 7 AH
  • C 8 AH
  • D 9 AH
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Correct Answer: Option C — 8 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Hunain was fought in 8 AH (630 AD) shortly after the conquest of Makkah. The Muslims initially suffered a setback when faced with an ambush by the Hawazin tribe but ultimately won a decisive victory. It is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Tawbah (9:25-26) and resulted in significant war spoils.
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Which prophet is known as Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah)?

  • A Prophet Musa (AS)
  • B Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
  • C Prophet Isa (AS)
  • D Prophet Yahya (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Prophet Isa (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Isa (AS) Jesus is given the title Ruhullah meaning Spirit of Allah in the Quran. This refers to the miraculous nature of his creation without a father. He is also called Kalimatullah (Word of Allah) in the Quran. Islam considers him a great prophet and messenger but not the son of God as believed in Christianity.
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Ghusl (ritual bath) in Islam becomes obligatory after?

  • A Minor impurity
  • B Any physical activity
  • C Major ritual impurity (Janabah)
  • D Eating meat
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Correct Answer: Option C — Major ritual impurity (Janabah)
Explanation: Ghusl refers to the ritual full-body bath that becomes obligatory after major ritual impurity (Janabah) which includes sexual intercourse seminal discharge and for women after menstruation and postpartum bleeding. It is also performed on Fridays for congregational prayers on Eid days and before Ihram for Hajj and Umrah.
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The Six Articles of Islamic Faith (Arkan-ul-Iman) include belief in all EXCEPT?

  • A Angels
  • B Prophets
  • C Caliphs
  • D Divine Books
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Correct Answer: Option C — Caliphs
Explanation: The Six Articles of Faith in Islam are belief in: Allah the Angels the Divine Books the Prophets the Day of Judgment and Divine Decree (Qadr). These are derived from the Hadith of Jibreel in which the Angel Jibreel asked the Prophet to define Iman. Caliphs are not an article of faith in Islamic theology.
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Which Surah of the Quran is equivalent to one-third of the Quran in terms of meaning?

  • A Surah Al-Fatiha
  • B Surah Al-Baqarah
  • C Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • D Surah Al-Kawthar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Ikhlas
Explanation: Surah Al-Ikhlas (Surah 112) is described in a Hadith as being equivalent to one-third of the Quran in meaning. This is because it perfectly encapsulates the doctrine of Tawheed (oneness of Allah) which is a fundamental pillar of the Quran's message. It consists of only four short verses but carries immense theological weight.
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The Islamic term 'Shirk' refers to?

  • A Hypocrisy
  • B Disbelief
  • C Associating partners with Allah
  • D Apostasy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Associating partners with Allah
Explanation: Shirk refers to the act of associating partners with Allah or attributing divine qualities to others besides Allah. It is considered the greatest sin in Islam. The Quran states in Surah An-Nisa (4:48) that Allah does not forgive Shirk but may forgive all other sins. Shirk is the opposite of Tawheed the core principle of Islamic monotheism.
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Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was the Prophet's wife for how many years?

  • A 15 years
  • B 20 years
  • C 25 years
  • D 30 years
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Correct Answer: Option C — 25 years
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and they remained married for approximately 25 years until her death in 619 AD (10th year of prophethood). She was the first person to accept Islam and supported the Prophet through the most difficult early years of his mission providing emotional and financial backing.
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Who is known as the 'Sword of Allah' in Islamic history?

  • A Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • B Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA)
  • C Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • D Hazrat Hamza (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA) was given the title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself after the Battle of Mu'tah. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history remaining undefeated throughout his career. He played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests.
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