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Which Surah contains the verse Ayat-ul-Kursi?

  • A Surah Al-Imran
  • B Surah An-Nisa
  • C Surah Al-Baqarah
  • D Surah Al-Maidah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Ayat-ul-Kursi (The Verse of the Throne) is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. It is considered the greatest verse in the Quran and describes Allah's attributes of sovereignty and omniscience. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that whoever recites it after each obligatory prayer will be protected until the next prayer.
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Easy nts

The Islamic calendar is based on?

  • A Solar movements
  • B Lunar cycles
  • C Both solar and lunar
  • D Agricultural seasons
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lunar cycles
Explanation: The Islamic Hijri calendar is a purely lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. A lunar year consists of 12 lunar months totaling approximately 354 days which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year. This is why Islamic events like Ramadan and Hajj occur at different times each solar year.
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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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Easy fpsc

Which Surah is called 'Umm-ul-Quran' (Mother of the Quran)?

  • A Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • B Surah Al-Fatiha
  • C Surah Al-Kahf
  • D Surah Al-Baqarah
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah Al-Fatiha
Explanation: Surah Al-Fatiha is called Umm-ul-Quran meaning Mother of the Quran as it summarizes the core message of the entire Quran in seven verses. It also holds other titles such as Al-Sab'a Al-Mathani (seven oft-repeated verses) Al-Hamd and Al-Shifa. It is recited in every unit of the five daily prayers.
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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation at the age of?

  • A 35
  • B 38
  • C 40
  • D 45
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Correct Answer: Option C — 40
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first divine revelation at the age of 40 in the Cave of Hira in 610 AD. The first revealed words were Iqra (Read) the opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq. This marked the beginning of his prophethood which continued for 23 years until his death at age 63.
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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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Easy nts

The word 'Quran' literally means?

  • A Recitation
  • B Guidance
  • C Light
  • D Wisdom
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Correct Answer: Option A — Recitation
Explanation: The word Quran is derived from the Arabic root Qara'a meaning to read or to recite. The name reflects the nature of the holy book as something meant to be recited aloud. The Quran is also known by other names such as Al-Kitab (the Book) Al-Furqan (the Criterion) and Al-Huda (the Guidance).
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Easy fpsc

Which angel is responsible for delivering revelation to the Prophets?

  • A Jibreel (AS)
  • B Mikail (AS)
  • C Israfeel (AS)
  • D Izraeel (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option A — Jibreel (AS)
Explanation: Angel Jibreel (AS) also known as Gabriel is the angel of revelation who delivered Allah's messages to all the prophets. He brought the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is described in the Quran as Ruhul Amin (the Trustworthy Spirit) and Ruhul Qudus (the Holy Spirit). He appears multiple times in the Quran.
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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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Easy fpsc

Which prophet is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah)?

  • A Prophet Musa (AS)
  • B Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
  • C Prophet Isa (AS)
  • D Prophet Yusuf (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is given the title Khalilullah meaning Friend of Allah. This title appears in the Quran in Surah An-Nisa (4:125). He demonstrated unwavering obedience to Allah including his willingness to sacrifice his son and his destruction of idols. He is considered the father of the Abrahamic faiths.
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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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