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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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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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How many times is the word 'Quran' mentioned in the Quran itself?

  • A 57
  • B 68
  • C 70
  • D 75
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Correct Answer: Option C — 70
Explanation: The word Quran appears 70 times in the Holy Quran itself in various forms and contexts. These references confirm the divine nature and importance of the text. The Quran uses the term to describe itself as a recitation and guidance for humanity throughout these multiple mentions in different Surahs.
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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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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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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 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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