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Ibn Sina is known in the West as?

  • A Alhazen
  • B Averroes
  • C Avicenna
  • D Albumasar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Avicenna
Explanation: Ibn Sina (980-1037 AD) known in the West as Avicenna is one of the most significant Islamic scholars of the medieval period. His Canon of Medicine remained the standard medical textbook in European universities until the 17th century. He also made major contributions to philosophy logic mathematics and astronomy.
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The last Surah revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) is generally considered to be?

  • A Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • B Surah Al-Nasr
  • C Surah Al-Maidah
  • D Surah At-Tawbah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Maidah
Explanation: According to many classical scholars Surah Al-Maidah was among the last Surahs revealed containing the famous verse (5:3) that declares the completion of religion: Today I have perfected your religion for you. Some scholars also consider verse 281 of Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah An-Nasr as among the very last revelations.
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The Islamic term 'Wahi' refers to?

  • A Divine inspiration or revelation
  • B The Holy Quran text
  • C Prayer recitation
  • D Prophetic tradition
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Correct Answer: Option A — Divine inspiration or revelation
Explanation: Wahi refers to divine revelation or inspired communication from Allah to His prophets and messengers. It came in various forms to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) including through Angel Jibreel direct speech of Allah and true dreams. The Quran states in Surah Ash-Shura (42:51) that it is not for any human being that Allah should speak to them except through Wahi.
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The term 'Nifaq' in Islamic terminology means?

  • A Disbelief
  • B Polytheism
  • C Hypocrisy
  • D Apostasy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hypocrisy
Explanation: Nifaq refers to hypocrisy in Islamic theology — the condition of outwardly professing Islam while harboring disbelief or malice inwardly. Those guilty of Nifaq are called Munafiqeen (hypocrites). The Quran dedicates Surah Al-Munafiqun (Chapter 63) entirely to describing and warning against this trait which the Prophet identified as extremely dangerous to the Muslim community.
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The Islamic prayer performed for rain is called?

  • A Salat-ul-Istisqa
  • B Salat-ul-Khusuf
  • C Salat-ul-Kusuf
  • D Salat-ul-Janazah
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Correct Answer: Option A — Salat-ul-Istisqa
Explanation: Salat-ul-Istisqa is a special prayer performed to seek rain during periods of drought. It involves two rakats performed in congregation often in an open field followed by a special supplication and the Imam reverses his cloak as a symbolic gesture. This prayer was performed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is a recommended Sunnah.
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Which battle is known as the first naval battle in Islamic history?

  • A Battle of the Masts
  • B Battle of Dhul Qassah
  • C Battle of Dhat-ul-Sawari
  • D Battle of Ajnadain
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Correct Answer: Option C — Battle of Dhat-ul-Sawari
Explanation: The Battle of Dhat-ul-Sawari also known as the Battle of the Masts was fought in 655 AD (34 AH) during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (RA). It was the first major Islamic naval victory fought between a Muslim fleet and the Byzantine navy in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of modern-day Turkey.
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The famous Islamic historian who wrote Muqaddimah was?

  • A Al-Masudi
  • B Ibn Battuta
  • C Ibn Khaldun
  • D Al-Tabari
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ibn Khaldun
Explanation: Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406 AD) a Tunisian scholar wrote the Muqaddimah (Introduction) as a preface to his larger history of the world. It is widely considered a pioneering work in the fields of sociology historiography economics and political science. Many consider him the father of modern social sciences for his systematic approach to understanding history.
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Which Islamic scholar is known as Hujjat-ul-Islam (Proof of Islam)?

  • A Ibn Rushd
  • B Al-Ghazali
  • C Ibn Taymiyyah
  • D Ibn Khaldun
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Ghazali
Explanation: Imam Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD) is known as Hujjat-ul-Islam (Proof of Islam). He was a theologian philosopher jurist and mystic whose work Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences) is considered one of the most important Islamic texts ever written. He is credited with reconciling Sufism with orthodox Islamic theology.
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The obligation of fasting in Ramadan was revealed 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 obligation of fasting in the month of Ramadan was revealed in 2 AH (624 AD) through the verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183-187). These verses established fasting as a religious duty for all adult Muslims. The same year the Qibla was also changed from Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Makkah.
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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 Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serves as?

  • A A replacement for the Quran
  • B The second primary source of Islamic law
  • C A cultural tradition only
  • D A political document
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Correct Answer: Option B — The second primary source of Islamic law
Explanation: The Sunnah comprising the Prophet's sayings (Hadith) actions and tacit approvals is the second primary source of Islamic law after the Quran. It provides practical interpretation and application of Quranic principles. The Quran itself commands Muslims to obey the Prophet in Surah An-Nisa (4:80) establishing the Sunnah's divine authority.
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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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The Islamic concept of 'Qiyas' refers to?

  • A Consensus of scholars
  • B Analogical reasoning
  • C Divine decree
  • D Independent interpretation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Analogical reasoning
Explanation: Qiyas refers to analogical reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence used to derive rulings for new situations not explicitly addressed in the Quran or Sunnah by drawing analogy with existing rulings. For example alcohol was prohibited in the Quran so drugs are prohibited by Qiyas because they share the common cause of intoxication.
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Who compiled the first major collection of Hadith known as Muwatta?

  • A Imam Bukhari
  • B Imam Muslim
  • C Imam Malik
  • D Imam Ahmad
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Correct Answer: Option C — Imam Malik
Explanation: Imam Malik bin Anas compiled the Muwatta in the 8th century making it one of the earliest surviving collections of Hadith. It focuses on the practices of the people of Madinah and contains approximately 1700 hadith. Imam Malik is also the founder of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence one of the four major Sunni schools.
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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 Battle of Hunain was fought in which year of Hijri?

  • A 6 AH
  • B 7 AH
  • C 8 AH
  • D 9 AH
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Correct Answer: Option C — 8 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Hunain was fought in 8 AH (630 AD) shortly after the conquest of Makkah. The Muslims initially suffered a setback when faced with an ambush by the Hawazin tribe but ultimately won a decisive victory. It is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Tawbah (9:25-26) and resulted in significant war spoils.
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Which prophet is known as Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah)?

  • A Prophet Musa (AS)
  • B Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
  • C Prophet Isa (AS)
  • D Prophet Yahya (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Prophet Isa (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Isa (AS) Jesus is given the title Ruhullah meaning Spirit of Allah in the Quran. This refers to the miraculous nature of his creation without a father. He is also called Kalimatullah (Word of Allah) in the Quran. Islam considers him a great prophet and messenger but not the son of God as believed in Christianity.
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Ghusl (ritual bath) in Islam becomes obligatory after?

  • A Minor impurity
  • B Any physical activity
  • C Major ritual impurity (Janabah)
  • D Eating meat
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Correct Answer: Option C — Major ritual impurity (Janabah)
Explanation: Ghusl refers to the ritual full-body bath that becomes obligatory after major ritual impurity (Janabah) which includes sexual intercourse seminal discharge and for women after menstruation and postpartum bleeding. It is also performed on Fridays for congregational prayers on Eid days and before Ihram for Hajj and Umrah.
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The Six Articles of Islamic Faith (Arkan-ul-Iman) include belief in all EXCEPT?

  • A Angels
  • B Prophets
  • C Caliphs
  • D Divine Books
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Correct Answer: Option C — Caliphs
Explanation: The Six Articles of Faith in Islam are belief in: Allah the Angels the Divine Books the Prophets the Day of Judgment and Divine Decree (Qadr). These are derived from the Hadith of Jibreel in which the Angel Jibreel asked the Prophet to define Iman. Caliphs are not an article of faith in Islamic theology.
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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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