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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 Islamic scholarly term 'Nasikh' and 'Mansukh' refers to?

  • A Two types of prayers
  • B Abrogating and abrogated Quranic verses
  • C Two types of Hadith narrators
  • D Two categories of Islamic law
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abrogating and abrogated Quranic verses
Explanation: Nasikh refers to abrogating verses and Mansukh to abrogated verses in the Quran. When a later verse supersedes an earlier ruling the earlier is Mansukh and later is Nasikh. This concept is vital in Islamic jurisprudence explaining why some earlier Quranic rulings were modified during the Prophet's lifetime as community needs evolved.
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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 Quran was first translated into a foreign language in which century?

  • A 6th century
  • B 7th century
  • C 8th century
  • D 10th century
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Correct Answer: Option C — 8th century
Explanation: The Quran was first translated into a foreign language in the 8th century AD when Salman Al-Farisi had translated Surah Al-Fatiha into Persian during the time of the Prophet. The first systematic full translation was into Latin in the 12th century by Robert of Ketton commissioned by Peter the Venerable to facilitate Christian understanding of Islam.
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The famous Islamic philosopher Ibn Rushd known as Averroes is most known for his?

  • A Medical encyclopedia
  • B Commentaries on Aristotle
  • C Travel writings
  • D Algebraic discoveries
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Correct Answer: Option B — Commentaries on Aristotle
Explanation: Ibn Rushd (1126-1198 AD) known as Averroes in the West is most celebrated for his extensive commentaries on the works of Aristotle which were translated into Latin and profoundly influenced medieval European scholasticism. His works helped reintroduce Greek philosophy to Europe contributing significantly to the Renaissance. He was also a physician jurist and theologian.
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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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In Islamic jurisprudence the principle of Maslaha refers to?

  • A Strict literal interpretation
  • B Public interest or welfare
  • C Consensus of scholars
  • D Analogical reasoning
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Correct Answer: Option B — Public interest or welfare
Explanation: Maslaha refers to the concept of public interest or general welfare in Islamic jurisprudence. It is used by scholars to derive rulings that promote benefit and prevent harm to the Muslim community especially in situations not explicitly addressed by existing texts. It is an important principle particularly in contemporary Islamic legal thought addressing modern challenges.
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The famous Islamic astronomer who proved the Earth is spherical and calculated its circumference was?

  • A Ibn Sina
  • B Al-Biruni
  • C Al-Battani
  • D Al-Farghani
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Biruni
Explanation: Al-Biruni (973-1048 AD) was a brilliant Islamic polymath who calculated the Earth's circumference with remarkable accuracy using trigonometric methods. He also proved Earth's rotation and made extraordinary contributions to astronomy mathematics history anthropology and pharmacology. His book Kitab al-Hind is considered a masterpiece of comparative anthropological study of Indian civilization.
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