ISLAMIC STUDIES MCQS
Who was the first prophet in Islam?Who was the first prophet in Islam?Who was the first prophet in Islam?Who was the first prophet in Islam?Who was the first prophet in Islam?Who was the first prophet in Islam? Adam (A.S) is considered the first human and the first prophet in Islam.
What is the first month of the Islamic calendar?RamadanMuharramSafar Dhul-HijjahB) Muharram Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar and one of the four sacred months in Islam. It is known for the event of Ashura.
Which Surah is known as the "Heart of the Qur’an"?Surah Al-Fatiha Surah Al-BaqarahSurah YaseenSurah Al-IkhlasC) Surah YaseenSurah Yaseen is referred to as the "Heart of the Qur’an" due to its powerful themes of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), Risalah (Prophethood), and Akhirah (Hereafter).
Who was the first person to accept Islam?Abu Bakr (RA) Khadijah (RA)Ali (RA) Umar (RA)B) Khadijah (RA) Khadijah (RA), the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was the first person to accept Islam and support him during the early years of his Prophethood.
How many Rak'ahs are there in Fajr prayer?2 43 5 A) 2The Fajr prayer, performed at dawn, consists of two Rak'ahs (units of prayer), as prescribed in Islamic teachings.
What is Zakat?A form of pilgrimageA compulsory charityA voluntary fast A chapter in the Qur’anB) A compulsory charity Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a mandatory charity given annually by Muslims who meet the minimum wealth requirement.
Which angel brought revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?Angel IsrafilAngel Mika'il Angel Jibra'ilAngel Malik C) Angel Jibra'il Angel Jibra'il (Gabriel) was responsible for delivering the revelations of the Qur’an from Allah to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The Quran was revealed over how many years?10 years23 years 40 years30 yearsB) 23 yearsThe Qur'an was revealed gradually over 23 years—13 years in Makkah and 10 years in Madinah—to guide Muslims and address their real-life situations.
Which city is known as the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)? Madinah MakkahTaif JerusalemB) MakkahProphet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah in the year 570 CE. It is also the holiest city in Islam and home to the Kaaba.
How many times is the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned in the Qur’an? 254 10 40 B) 4The name "Muhammad" is mentioned explicitly four times in the Qur’an. He is also referred to by other titles, such as "Messenger" and "Prophet."
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?Shahadah Zakat HajjJihad D) Jihad Jihad is a significant concept in Islam but is not one of the Five Pillars. The Five Pillars are: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
What is the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) known for? The night of Isra and Mi’rajThe night when the Qur’an was first revealedThe night of Eid The night of migration to Madinah B) The night when the Qur’an was first revealed Laylat al-Qadr, found in the last ten nights of Ramadan, is the night when the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is the Arabic term for "obligatory prayer"?Sunnah FardNafl Witr B) Fard"Fard" refers to obligations in Islam, including the five daily prayers that are compulsory for every adult Muslim.
What is the term for Islamic jurisprudence?HadithTafsirFiqh ShuraC) Fiqh Fiqh refers to the understanding and application of Islamic law derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Which Prophet built the Kaaba with his son?Musa (AS)Nuh (AS)Ibrahim (AS)Isa (AS) C) Ibrahim (AS) Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son Isma'il (AS) were commanded by Allah to build the Kaaba in Makkah as a place of worship.
Who was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)?Umar ibn al-Khattab Ali ibn Abi Talib Uthman ibn AffanAbu Bakr al-Siddiq D) Abu Bakr al-SiddiqAbu Bakr was the first Caliph, elected by the Muslim community (Ummah) after the death of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) in 632 AD.
Which holy book was revealed to Prophet Isa (Jesus)?Zabur (Psalms) TorahInjeel (Gospel)QuranC) Injeel (Gospel)The Injeel, or Gospel, is believed by Muslims to be the holy book revealed by Allah to Prophet Isa (Jesus).
What is the name of the battle in which the Muslims faced a significant defeat, even with the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) leading them?Battle of BadrBattle of KhaybarBattle of UhudBattle of Khandaq (Trench) C) Battle of UhudThe Battle of Uhud, fought in 625 AD, resulted in a tactical defeat for the Muslims after a part of their army abandoned their strategic position, leading to an attack from the rear.
What is the central message of Islam?The importance of charity.The belief in the oneness of Allah (Tawhid).The performance of daily prayers.The finality of prophethood.B) The belief in the oneness of Allah (Tawhid).Tawhid, the indivisible oneness of God, is the most fundamental concept in Islam, on which all other beliefs are based.
In which city is the Kaaba located?MedinaJerusalemMeccaTa'ifC) MeccaThe Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam, is a building at the center of the Al-Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
he treaty of Hudaibiyah was signed between the Muslims and which tribe?Banu Hashim Banu QuraizaThe Quraish of MeccaBanu NadirC) The Quraish of MeccaThe Treaty of Hudaibiyah was a significant event in Islamic history, signed in 628 AD between Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and the Quraish tribe of Mecca.
What is the meaning of "Zakat"?Pilgrimage Prayer Purification or growthFastingC) Purification or growth Zakat is a form of almsgiving treated as a religious obligation in Islam. The word means "purification" or "that which purifies."
Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?Shahada (Profession of Faith)Jihad (Struggle) Salat (Prayer)Sawm (Fasting) B) Jihad (Struggle)The five pillars of Islam are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. Jihad is a significant concept but not one of the five pillars.
The Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) over a period of approximately:10 years15 years23 years30 years C) 23 yearsThe revelation of the Quran began in 610 AD and continued over a period of approximately 23 years until the Prophet's death in 632 AD.
The first Azan (call to prayer) in Islam was given by:Abu BakrUmar ibn al-KhattabBilal ibn Rabah Uthman ibn AffanC) Bilal ibn Rabah Bilal ibn Rabah, a companion of the Prophet, was chosen to be the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam.
Who was the first person to accept Islam?Hazrat Ali (R.A.)Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)Hazrat Khadija (R.A.)Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)C) Hazrat Khadija (R.A.)Hazrat Khadija, the wife of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), was the first person to accept Islam.
The name of the angel who is responsible for delivering divine revelations to the prophets is:IsrafilJibril (Gabriel)Izra'ilMunkarB) Jibril (Gabriel) Jibril is an archangel in Islam who is said to have delivered the Quranic revelations to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
What is the name of the final sermon delivered by Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) on the Mount of Arafat?Sermon of Badr Sermon of UhudFarewell Sermon (Khutbat al-Wada')Sermon of KhaybarC) Farewell Sermon (Khutbat al-Wada')The Farewell Sermon was delivered by Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) on the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H., during his only Hajj pilgrimage.
The Pillars of Islam include Salat (prayer) five times a day. What is the name of the call to prayer?Iqama TakbirAzan TasbihC) AzanThe Azan is the Islamic call to prayer, recited by a muezzin from the minaret of a mosque five times a day.
The first Caliph of Islam, Abu Bakr (R.A.), was given the title of: Al-FarooqAs-SiddiqDhun-NuraynAsadullahB) As-SiddiqAs-Siddiq, meaning "The Truthful," was the title given to Abu Bakr for his unwavering faith and his immediate belief in the Prophet's account of the Isra' and Mi'raj (Night Journey and Ascension).
In Islam, the term "Hajj" refers to:The daily prayersThe pilgrimage to MeccaThe act of fastingThe giving of charityB) The pilgrimage to MeccaHajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and is a mandatory religious duty for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable.
What is the name of the first battle fought by Muslims against the Quraish of Mecca? Battle of Uhud Battle of Badr Battle of KhandaqBattle of KhaybarB) Battle of BadrThe Battle of Badr was the first major battle between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraish of Mecca, taking place in 624 AD.
The first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam was: Bilal ibn RabahAbu Bakr Umar ibn Al-KhattabAli ibn Abi TalibA) Bilal ibn RabahBilal ibn Rabah was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is considered the first muezzin.
The Five Pillars of Islam do not include: Hajj (Pilgrimage) Jihad (Struggle)Salah (Prayer)Zakat (Charity)B) Jihad (Struggle)While a significant concept in Islam, Jihad is not one of the Five Pillars. The pillars are Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
The Quran was revealed over a period of approximately:10 years15 years23 years30 yearsC) 23 yearsThe Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in stages over a period of approximately 23 years.
Which of the following is not one of the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs?Abu Bakr al-SiddiqUmar ibn al-KhattabAli ibn Abi TalibMuawiyah ibn Abi SufyanD) Muawiyah ibn Abi SufyanThe Four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) were Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali.
The Battle of Uhud was fought between the Muslims and the Quraish in which Hijri year?2 A.H.3 A.H.4 A.H.5 A.H. B) 3 A.H.The Battle of Uhud took place in 625 AD, which corresponds to the 3rd year of the Hijra.
The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijra, which refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from: Medina to MeccaMecca to MedinaTa'if to MeccaMedina to Ta'if B) Mecca to MedinaThe Hijra marks the Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, which serves as the starting point of the Islamic calendar.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which city?Medina Ta'ifMeccaJerusalemC) MeccaThe Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in the city of Mecca in the year 570 AD.
How many prayers are obligatory for a Muslim to perform daily?ThreeFiveSevenFour B) FiveThe five daily obligatory prayers are Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
The treaty of Hudaibiyah was signed between the Muslims and the Quraish in which year of Hijra?5 AH6 AH7 AH8 AHB) 6 AH The Treaty of Hudaibiyah was a pivotal peace treaty signed in the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah 6 AH between Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Quraish of Mecca.
Who among the following was the first man to accept Islam?Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)Hazrat Usman (R.A)Hazrat Ali (R.A)Hazrat Omar (R.A)A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was the first adult male to accept Islam after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) began his mission.
The "Hijrat" of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina took place in which Christian year?610 AD622 AD 632 AD 644 ADB) 622 ADThe Hijra, or migration from Mecca to Medina, occurred in 622 AD and is a pivotal event in Islam, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
The Islamic holy book, the Quran, is divided into how many chapters (Surahs)?104114124134 B) 114The Quran is comprised of 114 chapters, known as Surahs, of varying lengths.
The Battle of Badr was fought in which year of Hijra?1 AH2 AH3 AH 4 AHB) 2 AHThe Battle of Badr, a key battle in early Islam, took place on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (March 13, 624 AD).
The Islamic holy month of Fasting is:Muharram SafarRajabRamadanD) RamadanRamadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
Who was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?Hazrat Umar (R.A)Hazrat Ali (R.A)Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)Hazrat Usman (R.A)C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was the first of the four Rashidun Caliphs and a close companion of the Prophet.
The Five Pillars of Islam are the core beliefs and practices. Which of the following is NOT one of them?Shahada (Profession of Faith)Salat (Prayer)Hijab (Veil)Zakat (Charity)C) Hijab (Veil)The Five Pillars are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage). Hijab is an important practice but not one of the core pillars.
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in which year of Hijra?4 AH 5 AH6 AH7 AHC) 6 AHThe Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a pivotal peace treaty signed between the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Quraysh of Mecca in March 628 CE (6 AH).
What is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation?Cave of Thawr Cave of Uhud Cave of HiraCave of ArafatC) Cave of HiraThe Cave of Hira, located on the mountain of Jabal al-Nour near Mecca, is the site where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation from Allah.
What is the first pillar of Islam, known as the "profession of faith"? Salat (Prayer)Zakat (Charity)Shahada (Creed)Sawm (Fasting)C) Shahada (Creed) The Shahada is the Islamic creed, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, declaring belief in the oneness of God and the acceptance of Muhammad as His prophet.
The Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of approximately: 10 years 15 years 23 years 30 yearsC) 23 yearsThe Quran was revealed gradually to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Jibril (Gabriel) over a period of about 23 years, from 610 AD to 632 AD.
The Battle of Badr was fought between the Muslims and the Quraish in which year of Hijra?1 AH2 AH3 AH 4 AH B) 2 AHThe Battle of Badr took place in 624 AD, corresponding to the 2nd year of the Hijra.
What is the name of the holy month in which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk? ShawwalMuharram RamadanRajabC) RamadanRamadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting.
The second Caliph of Islam was:Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)Hazrat Umar (R.A)Hazrat Usman (R.A)Hazrat Ali (R.A)B) Hazrat Umar (R.A)Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A) was the second of the four Rashidun Caliphs and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?BibleTorahQuran VedasC) QuranThe Quran is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God.