Islamic Studies MCQs (page 2 of 17)
The Holy Quran, the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the pillars of Islam and Islamic history. Islamic Studies is part of most general-ability papers.
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Who was the fourth Caliph of Islam?
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Answer: D. Hazrat Ali (RA)
Ali (RA) was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph.
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Who was the first Muezzin of Islam?
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Answer: D. Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was chosen to call the Adhan in Madinah.
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Which was the first mosque built in Islam?
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Answer: D. Masjid Quba
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) built Masjid Quba on arrival near Madinah during the Hijrah.
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What was the name of the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) mother?
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Answer: C. Hazrat Aminah
Aminah bint Wahb was his mother. Halimah Sadia was his foster mother.
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Who took care of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) after the death of his grandfather?
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Answer: D. Abu Talib
His uncle Abu Talib raised and protected him after Abdul Muttalib died.
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Who was the first wife of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
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Answer: B. Hazrat Khadijah (RA)
Khadijah (RA) was also the first person to accept Islam.
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How many pillars of Islam are there?
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Answer: D. Five
Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj.
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What is the rate of Zakat on savings held for a full year?
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Answer: A. 2.5%
Zakat on gold, silver, cash and trade goods above the nisab is 2.5%, that is one-fortieth.
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Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory in:
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Answer: B. 2 AH
The command to fast in Ramadan came in the second year after the Hijrah.
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How many Rak'ahs of Fard prayer are offered in a day?
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Answer: B. 17
Fajr 2, Zuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3 and Isha 4 make 17.
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How many Prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran?
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Answer: B. 25
Twenty-five Prophets are named in the Quran.
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Which Prophet is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah)?
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Answer: A. Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)
Ibrahim (AS) is called Khalilullah.
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Which Prophet is known as Kalimullah?
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Answer: D. Hazrat Musa (AS)
Musa (AS) is called Kalimullah because Allah spoke to him directly.
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The Zabur was revealed to:
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Answer: D. Hazrat Dawud (AS)
The Zabur (Psalms) was revealed to Dawud (AS). The Torah was revealed to Musa (AS) and the Injil to Isa (AS).
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The Torah (Taurat) was revealed to:
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Answer: A. Hazrat Musa (AS)
The Torah was revealed to Musa (AS).
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Which angel brought revelation to the Prophets?
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Answer: D. Hazrat Jibrael (AS)
Jibrael (Gabriel) is the angel of revelation.
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Which angel will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgement?
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Answer: D. Hazrat Israfil (AS)
Israfil (AS) will blow the Sur (trumpet).
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The Qibla was changed from Bait-ul-Maqdis to the Kaaba in:
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Answer: B. 2 AH
The change of Qibla came in 2 AH while the Muslims were in Madinah.
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What is the first month of the Islamic calendar?
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Answer: D. Muharram
Muharram is the first month and Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth.
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Ramadan is which month of the Islamic calendar?
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Answer: B. Ninth
Ramadan is the ninth month. Shawwal, the tenth, begins with Eid-ul-Fitr.