Islamic Studies MCQs

MCQs on Quran, Hadith, Islamic History and Fiqh

9 Questions
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The Holy Quran was revealed over a period of how many years?

  • A 20 years
  • B 23 years
  • C 25 years
  • D 30 years
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Correct Answer: Option B — 23 years
Explanation: The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of approximately 23 years - from 610 CE to 632 CE.
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Who was the first Caliph of Islam?

  • A Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • B Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • C Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • D Hazrat Usman (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 632 CE. He ruled for about 2 years.
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How many times is "Bismillah" mentioned in the Holy Quran?

  • A 112 times
  • B 113 times
  • C 114 times
  • D 115 times
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Correct Answer: Option C — 114 times
Explanation: Bismillah appears 114 times in the Holy Quran - 113 times at the beginning of Surahs and once within Surah An-Naml (27:30).
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Which battle is known as "Ghazwa-e-Badr"?

  • A First major battle of Islam
  • B Last battle of Prophet
  • C Battle of Trench
  • D Battle of Uhud
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Correct Answer: Option A — First major battle of Islam
Explanation: Ghazwa-e-Badr (Battle of Badr) was fought in 624 CE and was the first major battle of Islam. Muslims won this decisive battle against Quraish.
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Zakat is obligatory on Muslims who possess Nisab for how many months?

  • A 6 months
  • B 9 months
  • C 12 months
  • D 3 months
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Correct Answer: Option C — 12 months
Explanation: Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim possesses the minimum amount (Nisab) for a complete lunar year (12 months).
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Which is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran?

  • A Surah Al-Imran
  • B Surah Al-Nisa
  • C Surah Al-Baqarah
  • D Surah Al-Maidah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran with 286 verses (Ayahs). It is also called "The Cow".
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The first Wahi (Revelation) was revealed in which cave?

  • A Cave Hira
  • B Cave Thawr
  • C Cave Uhud
  • D Cave Badr
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Correct Answer: Option A — Cave Hira
Explanation: The first revelation of the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Mount Noor near Mecca.
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How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?

  • A 112
  • B 113
  • C 114
  • D 115
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Correct Answer: Option C — 114
Explanation: The Holy Quran consists of 114 Surahs (chapters), 30 Paras (parts), and 6236 verses (Ayahs).
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Which companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was awarded the title "Saifullah"?

  • A Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • B Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
  • C Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • D Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) was awarded the title "Saifullah" (Sword of Allah) by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for his exceptional military skills and victories.