Islamic Studies – MCQs 03
What is the Qiblah (direction of prayer) for Muslims?JerusalemMadinahMadinah Kaaba in MakkahC) Kaaba in Makkah Muslims face the Kaaba in Makkah during prayer. The Qiblah was originally towards Jerusalem but was changed by divine command to the Kaaba.
Which Prophet could speak in infancy? Isa (AS)Musa (AS)Yusuf (AS)Sulayman (AS) A) Isa (AS) Prophet Isa (AS), known as Jesus in Christianity, spoke while still a baby to defend his mother Maryam and affirm his prophethood.
What is the minimum amount of wealth (Nisab) upon which Zakat becomes obligatory (in gold)?40 grams50 grams 85 grams100 grams C) 85 gramsThe Nisab threshold for Zakat is approximately 85 grams of gold or its equivalent in money. Once a Muslim’s wealth reaches this and remains for one lunar year, Zakat is due.
What is the name of the treaty between the Muslims and Quraysh before the conquest of Makkah?Treaty of Taif Treaty of MedinaTreaty of Hudaybiyyah Treaty of BadrC) Treaty of Hudaybiyyah The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a 10-year truce between Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Quraysh, made at Hudaybiyyah in 6 AH.
Who was known as “As-Siddiq” (The Truthful)?Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)Uthman ibn Affan (RAAli ibn Abi Talib (RAAbu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA)D) Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA) Abu Bakr (RA) was given the title “As-Siddiq” for his immediate and unwavering belief in the Prophet’s night journey (Isra and Mi’raj).
Which Surah has no Basmala ("Bismillah...") at its beginning?Surah Al-Tawbah Surah Al-FatihaSurah Al-Ikhlas Surah Al-Kawthar A) Surah Al-Tawbah Surah Al-Tawbah (also called Bara’ah) begins without the phrase “Bismillah” because it deals with topics of war and disassociation from disbelievers.
What is the Arabic term for the pilgrimage to Makkah?SawmSalah HajjZiyarahC) Hajj Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah, performed once in a lifetime by Muslims who are physically and financially able. It is the fifth pillar of Islam.
Which of these is a major sign of the Day of Judgment?EarthquakesDeath Rising of the sun from the west IllnessC) Rising of the sun from the west According to authentic Hadiths, one of the major signs of the Day of Judgment is the sun rising from the west, after which repentance will no longer be accepted.
Which companion is known as the compiler of the Qur’an during Caliph Uthman’s time?Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (RA)Zayd ibn Thabit (RA)Anas ibn Malik (RA)Abu Hurairah (RA) B) Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) was assigned to lead the committee that compiled the Qur’an during Uthman’s Caliphate to unify recitations.
What was the name of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) mother?Amina bint WahbKhadijah bint KhuwaylidFatimah bint AsadAisha bint Abi BakrA) Amina bint Wahb Amina bint Wahb was the mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). She passed away when he was only six years old.
What is the punishment for backbiting in Islam?100 lashes) A minor sinEqual to eating the flesh of one’s dead brother Immediate expulsion from Islam C) Equal to eating the flesh of one’s dead brother In Surah Al-Hujurat (49:12), Allah compares backbiting to eating the flesh of one’s dead brother, highlighting its grave sinfulness.
What does the term “Tawheed” refer to? ProphethoodOneness of AllahIslamic rulingsAngelsB) Oneness of AllahTawheed is the Islamic concept of monotheism, affirming that Allah is one, without partners, and is the sole creator and sustainer.
How many Makki Surahs are in the Qur’an? 288611429B) 86The Qur’an contains 86 Makki Surahs (revealed before the Hijrah) and 28 Madani Surahs (revealed after the Prophet migrated to Madinah).
Who was the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam?Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (RASalman Al-Farsi (RA)B) Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) Bilal (RA), a former slave and one of the earliest converts to Islam, was appointed the first muezzin by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) due to his beautiful voice.
What is the Arabic term for the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?ShariahSunnahHadith FiqhC) HadithHadith refers to the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet (PBUH). They are key sources of Islamic law, along with the Qur’an.