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What is the meaning of the word 'Islam'?

  • A Faith
  • B Peace and submission
  • C Prayer
  • D Belief
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Correct Answer: Option B — Peace and submission
Explanation: The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root word Salama which means peace safety and submission. Islam therefore means submission to the will of Allah and finding peace through that submission. A Muslim is one who submits to God's will and follows the teachings of Islam sincerely and completely.
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The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which year?

  • A 569 AD
  • B 570 AD
  • C 571 AD
  • D 572 AD
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Correct Answer: Option B — 570 AD
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 570 AD commonly referred to as the Year of the Elephant when Abraha's army marched toward Makkah with elephants. He was born in Makkah in the house of Abu Talib and his birth year is celebrated globally as Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
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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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The first Wahi (revelation) was received by the Prophet (PBUH) in which cave?

  • A Cave of Thawr
  • B Cave of Hira
  • C Cave of Uhud
  • D Cave of Badr
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation: The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour near Makkah. The first revealed verses were the opening five ayahs of Surah Al-Alaq. This event occurred in the month of Ramadan when the Prophet was 40 years old and marks the beginning of prophethood.
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Which Surah is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

  • A Surah Al-Fatiha
  • B Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • C Surah Yaseen
  • D Surah Al-Baqarah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Yaseen
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is referred to as the Heart of the Quran based on a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is the 36th Surah and emphasizes the core themes of the Quran including Tawheed resurrection prophethood and the rewards of believers. It is widely recited for the dying and deceased.
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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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Which battle is known as the first major battle in Islam?

  • A Battle of Uhud
  • B Battle of Badr
  • C Battle of Khandaq
  • D Battle of Hunain
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Correct Answer: Option B — Battle of Badr
Explanation: The Battle of Badr fought in 2 Hijri was the first major military confrontation between Muslims and the Quraysh and resulted in a significant Muslim victory.
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In which Islamic month is fasting obligatory?

  • A Muharram
  • B Rajab
  • C Ramadan
  • D Shaban
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ramadan
Explanation: Fasting is obligatory during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time of spiritual reflection and worship.
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Which Surah is known as the Heart of the Quran?

  • A Surah Al-Baqarah
  • B Surah Yaseen
  • C Surah Al-Kahf
  • D Surah Al-Mulk
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah Yaseen
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is commonly referred to as the Heart of the Quran due to its emphasis on faith, resurrection and divine guidance.
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How many pillars of Islam are there?

  • A Four
  • B Five
  • C Six
  • D Seven
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Correct Answer: Option B — Five
Explanation: Islam is based on five pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj. These pillars provide the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice.
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In which cave was the first revelation of the Holy Quran received?

  • A Cave of Thawr
  • B Cave of Hira
  • C Cave of Uhud
  • D Cave of Safa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation: The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira near Makkah through Angel Jibreel. This event marked the beginning of prophethood and the revelation of the Holy Quran.
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Hajj Islam ka kaunsa rukn hai jo sahib-e-istitaat par farz hai?

  • A Pehla
  • B Doosra
  • C Chautha
  • D Paanchwa
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Correct Answer: Option D — Paanchwa
Explanation: Hajj Islam ke paanch bunyadi arkan mein se aik hai aur sahib-e-istitaat Musalman par zindagi mein kam az kam aik martaba farz hai. Is ibadat mein ummat ki wahdat aur Allah ki ita'at ka izhar hota hai.
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Jang-e-Badr kis hijri saal mein hui?

  • A 1 Hijri
  • B 2 Hijri
  • C 3 Hijri
  • D 4 Hijri
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Correct Answer: Option B — 2 Hijri
Explanation: Jang-e-Badr 2 Hijri mein hui aur Islam ki pehli badi jang mani jati hai. Is mein Musalmanon ne mushkil halaat ke bawajood kamyabi hasil ki, jis ne un ke hausle aur ittehad ko mazboot kiya.
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Namaz ki taraf bulane ko kya kaha jata hai?

  • A Khutba
  • B Takbeer
  • C Azan
  • D Dua
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Correct Answer: Option C — Azan
Explanation: Namaz ke waqt Musalmanon ko jamaat ke liye bulane ko Azan kaha jata hai. Azan mein Allah ki buzurgi aur Rasool Allah (ﷺ) ki risalat ki gawahi di jati hai aur namaz ki dawat di jati hai.
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Roza kis Islami mahine mein rakha jata hai?

  • A Ramzan
  • B Shaban
  • C Muharram
  • D Safar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ramzan
Explanation: Roza Ramzan ke mubarak mahine mein farz kiya gaya. Is ibadat ka maqsad taqwa hasil karna, sabr seekhna aur Allah ki ita'at ke zariye roohani tarbiyat hasil karna hai.
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Pehle Khalifa-e-Rashid kaun thay?

  • A Hazrat Umar (R.A.)
  • B Hazrat Ali (R.A.)
  • C Hazrat Usman (R.A.)
  • D Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
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Correct Answer: Option D — Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.) Islam ke pehle Khalifa-e-Rashid thay. Nabi Muhammad (ﷺ) ke wisal ke baad unhon ne ummat ki qiyadat ki aur Islami riyasat ko mustahkam banane mein aham kirdar ada kiya.
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Quran Majeed kis zaban mein nazil hua?

  • A Farsi
  • B Urdu
  • C Arabi
  • D Turki
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Correct Answer: Option C — Arabi
Explanation: Quran Majeed Arabi zaban mein nazil hua. Arabi us daur ke Arab logon ki zaban thi aur Quran ka asli matn aaj bhi isi zaban mein mehfooz hai, jis se us ki asli shakl barqarar rahi.
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