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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 Quran mentions how many prophets by name?

  • A 20
  • B 25
  • C 30
  • D 35
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Correct Answer: Option B — 25
Explanation: The Holy Quran mentions 25 prophets by name. These include Adam Idris Nuh Hud Saleh Ibrahim Lut Ismail Ishaq Yaqub Yusuf Ayyub Shuaib Musa Harun Dhul-Kifl Dawud Sulaiman Ilyas Al-Yasa Yunus Zakariya Yahya Isa and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Islamic tradition holds that 124000 prophets were sent in total.
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The city of Madinah was previously known as?

  • A Taif
  • B Yathrib
  • C Khaybar
  • D Tabuk
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Correct Answer: Option B — Yathrib
Explanation: Before the Prophet's Hijra the city of Madinah was known as Yathrib. After the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated there in 622 AD it was renamed Madinat-ul-Nabi (City of the Prophet) commonly shortened to Madinah. The name change symbolized the city's new spiritual significance as the center of the emerging Islamic state and civilization.
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The famous Mosque Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa is located in which city?

  • A Makkah
  • B Madinah
  • C Jerusalem
  • D Istanbul
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Correct Answer: Option C — Jerusalem
Explanation: Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa is located in Jerusalem in the occupied Palestinian territory. It is the third holiest site in Islam after Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid Al-Nabawi. It was the first Qibla of Muslims before the direction of prayer was changed to Makkah in 2 AH. It was the site of the Prophet's (PBUH) miraculous Night Journey.
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Which Caliph is known as Farooq-e-Azam?

  • A Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • D Hazrat Ali (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Umar (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) is known as Farooq-e-Azam meaning the Great Distinguisher between truth and falsehood. The Prophet (PBUH) gave him this title. Under his caliphate (634-644 AD) the Islamic empire expanded enormously incorporating Persia Syria Egypt and other territories through a remarkably just administrative system.
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The first Muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam was?

  • A Hazrat Bilal (RA)
  • B Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum (RA)
  • C Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • D Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) a freed Abyssinian slave was appointed as the first Muezzin (Mu'adhdhin) by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was known for his powerful and melodious voice. His appointment was a significant statement of racial equality in Islam as he had previously been a slave tortured for his conversion to Islam.
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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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What is Tarawih?

  • A Obligatory Friday prayer
  • B Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights
  • C Prayer offered during travel
  • D Funeral prayer
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Correct Answer: Option B — Special congregational prayer in Ramadan nights
Explanation: Tarawih refers to the special voluntary (Sunnah Muakkadah) congregational prayers performed every night during the month of Ramadan after Isha prayer. The number of rakats varies between 8 and 20 in different scholarly traditions. The Prophet (PBUH) performed Tarawih in congregation for three nights and then continued individually to avoid it becoming obligatory.
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The Quran mentions how many names of Allah?

  • A 33
  • B 66
  • C 99
  • D 100
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Correct Answer: Option C — 99
Explanation: The Quran and authentic Hadith contain 99 names of Allah known as Asma-ul-Husna (The Beautiful Names). A Hadith in Bukhari and Muslim states that Allah has 99 names and whoever memorizes and understands them will enter Paradise. These names describe His divine attributes such as Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise).
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What is the term for the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

  • A Tafsir
  • B Seerah
  • C Hadith
  • D Fiqh
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hadith
Explanation: Hadith refers to the recorded sayings actions and tacit approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hadith literature forms the second primary source of Islamic law and theology after the Quran. The six major Hadith collections known as Kutub al-Sittah include Sahih Bukhari Sahih Muslim and four others compiled in the 9th century.
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The Holy Prophet (PBUH) belonged to which tribe?

  • A Banu Hashim
  • B Banu Umayya
  • C Banu Makhzum
  • D Banu Zuhra
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Correct Answer: Option A — Banu Hashim
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe. Banu Hashim was a noble and respected clan in Makkah. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib and uncle Abu Talib were its leaders. The Quraysh as a whole were the custodians of the Kaaba and held significant political influence in Arabia.
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