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The concept of 'Ijma' in Islamic law refers to?

  • A The Quran
  • B Individual reasoning
  • C Consensus of scholars
  • D Analogical deduction
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Correct Answer: Option C — Consensus of scholars
Explanation: Ijma refers to the consensus of Islamic scholars on a particular legal matter. It is one of the four major sources of Islamic law after the Quran and Sunnah. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that his Ummah would never agree on an error which forms the theological basis for treating scholarly consensus as a valid legal source.
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What is the significance of Laylat-ul-Miraj?

  • A The first revelation
  • B The Hijra to Madinah
  • C The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet
  • D The conquest of Makkah
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Correct Answer: Option C — The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet
Explanation: Laylat-ul-Miraj refers to the miraculous Night Journey in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was taken from Masjid Al-Haram to Masjid Al-Aqsa (Isra) and then ascended through the heavens to meet Allah (Miraj). During this journey the five daily prayers were ordained. It is one of the most significant events in Islamic history.
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What is Fiqh in Islamic terminology?

  • A Islamic Theology
  • B Islamic Jurisprudence
  • C Islamic History
  • D Islamic Ethics
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamic Jurisprudence
Explanation: Fiqh refers to Islamic jurisprudence the body of rulings derived from the Quran Sunnah consensus (Ijma) and analogical reasoning (Qiyas). There are four major Sunni schools of Fiqh: Hanafi Maliki Shafi'i and Hanbali each named after their founding imam. Fiqh governs all aspects of Muslim life from worship to social transactions.
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The Golden Age of Islam primarily occurred during which dynasty?

  • A Umayyad
  • B Abbasid
  • C Ottoman
  • D Fatimid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abbasid
Explanation: The Islamic Golden Age is most closely associated with the Abbasid Caliphate particularly from the 8th to 13th centuries. During this period Baghdad became a global center of science mathematics philosophy and medicine. Scholars like Al-Kindi Al-Farabi Ibn Sina and Al-Khwarizmi made transformative contributions to world civilization.
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Which prophet built the Kaaba?

  • A Prophet Ismail (AS)
  • B Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS)
  • C Prophet Adam (AS)
  • D Prophet Ibrahim (AS) alone
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Correct Answer: Option B — Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son Prophet Ismail (AS) together rebuilt the Kaaba in Makkah. The Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127) states that they raised the foundations of the House of Allah. The original structure was first established by Prophet Adam (AS) according to Islamic tradition and its direction serves as the Qibla for Muslims worldwide.
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What is the meaning of 'Jihad' in its broadest Islamic sense?

  • A Holy War
  • B Armed conflict
  • C Struggle or striving in the way of Allah
  • D Defensive battle
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Correct Answer: Option C — Struggle or striving in the way of Allah
Explanation: Jihad literally means struggle or striving in Arabic. In Islamic theology it encompasses both the inner spiritual struggle against one's own sinful inclinations (Jihad al-Nafs) and external efforts for justice. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called the inner struggle the greater jihad while military defense is the lesser jihad.
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The first Mosque built in Islam was?

  • A Masjid Al-Haram
  • B Masjid Al-Nabawi
  • C Masjid Al-Aqsa
  • D Masjid Quba
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Correct Answer: Option D — Masjid Quba
Explanation: Masjid Quba was the first mosque built in Islamic history. It was constructed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) upon his arrival in Quba near Madinah during the Hijra in 622 AD. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that praying two rakats in Masjid Quba carries the reward of one Umrah making it a highly blessed site.
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Salah (prayer) was made obligatory during the event of?

  • A Hijra
  • B Battle of Badr
  • C Miraj
  • D Conquest of Makkah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Miraj
Explanation: Salah the five daily prayers was made obligatory during the night of Miraj (the Night of Ascension) when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was taken to the heavens. Initially 50 prayers were prescribed but through the intercession of Prophet Musa (AS) they were reduced to five daily prayers while retaining the reward of fifty.
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The Farewell Hajj (Hajjat-ul-Wada) was performed by the Prophet (PBUH) in which year?

  • A 8 AH
  • B 9 AH
  • C 10 AH
  • D 11 AH
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Correct Answer: Option C — 10 AH
Explanation: The Farewell Hajj was performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 10 AH (632 AD) just a few months before his death. During this pilgrimage he delivered the famous Farewell Sermon on the plain of Arafat addressing over 100000 companions and outlining fundamental Islamic principles of equality justice and human rights.
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Which prophet is mentioned the most number of times in the Holy Quran?

  • A Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
  • B Prophet Isa (AS)
  • C Prophet Musa (AS)
  • D Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Prophet Musa (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Musa (AS) is the most frequently mentioned prophet in the Holy Quran appearing in approximately 136 verses. His stories with Pharaoh the exodus of the Children of Israel receiving the Torah and his conversations with Allah on Mount Sinai are narrated in detail across multiple Surahs.
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The Ghazwa-e-Khandaq (Battle of the Trench) is also known as?

  • A Battle of Hunain
  • B Battle of Khyber
  • C Battle of the Confederates
  • D Battle of Tabuk
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Correct Answer: Option C — Battle of the Confederates
Explanation: The Battle of the Trench also called the Battle of the Confederates or Al-Ahzab occurred in 5 AH (627 AD). A coalition of Makkans and other tribes besieged Madinah. On the suggestion of Salman Al-Farisi (RA) a defensive trench was dug around Madinah. The confederates failed to breach it and withdrew after a siege.
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The Hajj pilgrimage becomes obligatory for a Muslim who is?

  • A Young and healthy
  • B A resident of Makkah
  • C Financially and physically capable
  • D Above 40 years of age
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Correct Answer: Option C — Financially and physically capable
Explanation: Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically capable of making the journey and financially able to afford it without causing hardship to dependents. This condition of istita'ah (capability) is a key principle of Islamic jurisprudence ensuring that religious duties do not cause undue hardship.
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The treaty of Hudaibiya was signed between the Prophet (PBUH) and the Quraysh in which year?

  • A 6 AH
  • B 7 AH
  • C 8 AH
  • D 9 AH
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Correct Answer: Option A — 6 AH
Explanation: The Treaty of Hudaibiya was signed in 6 AH (628 AD) between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah. Although it appeared unfavorable to Muslims initially it opened diplomatic relations and allowed Islam to spread. The Quran refers to it as a manifest victory in Surah Al-Fath because it led to a period of peace.
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The Battle of Uhud was fought in which year of Hijri?

  • A 2 AH
  • B 3 AH
  • C 4 AH
  • D 5 AH
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Correct Answer: Option B — 3 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Uhud was fought on 7 Shawwal 3 AH (625 AD) near Mount Uhud outside Madinah between the Muslims and the Makkans. It resulted in a setback for the Muslims partly due to archers leaving their posts. Hazrat Hamza (RA) the Prophet's uncle was martyred in this battle.
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The standardized copies of the Quran were distributed to major cities during whose caliphate?

  • A Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • D Hazrat Ali (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Usman (RA)
Explanation: During the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (RA) a committee led by Zaid bin Thabit standardized the Quran into the Uthmanic Codex. Copies were sent to major Islamic cities and other manuscripts were burned to prevent disputes over variant readings. This is why Hazrat Usman is called Jami-ul-Quran.
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The Quran was compiled into a single book during the caliphate of?

  • A Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • D Hazrat Ali (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: The compilation of the Quran into a single manuscript Mushaf was undertaken during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) on the recommendation of Hazrat Umar (RA) after many Quran memorizers were martyred in the Battle of Yamama in 633 AD. Zaid bin Thabit (RA) led the compilation committee.
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The Battle of Badr took place 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 Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan 2 AH (624 AD) and was the first major military engagement between Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah. Despite being outnumbered approximately three to one the Muslim army of 313 achieved a decisive victory. It is referred to in the Quran as the Day of Criterion.
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Zakat is obligatory on Muslims who possess wealth above the minimum threshold known as?

  • A Nisab
  • B Khums
  • C Mahr
  • D Jizya
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Correct Answer: Option A — Nisab
Explanation: Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth a Muslim must possess for Zakat to become obligatory. It is equivalent to 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. If a Muslim possesses this amount for one full lunar year they must pay 2.5% of their total savings as Zakat to eligible recipients.
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Which Surah of the Quran does not begin with 'Bismillah'?

  • A Surah Al-Naml
  • B Surah Al-Tawbah
  • C Surah Al-Anfal
  • D Surah Al-Nahl
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah Al-Tawbah
Explanation: Surah Al-Tawbah also known as Surah Bara'at is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim. Classical scholars explain this is because it was revealed as a declaration of war against polytheists and its stern opening tone made Bismillah inappropriate according to the companions.
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Which battle is known as the first major battle in Islam?

  • A Battle of Uhud
  • B Battle of Badr
  • C Battle of Khandaq
  • D Battle of Hunain
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Correct Answer: Option B — Battle of Badr
Explanation: The Battle of Badr fought in 2 Hijri was the first major military confrontation between Muslims and the Quraysh and resulted in a significant Muslim victory.
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