Q 1: What was the total number of idols which were fixed around the Kaaba?
A) 260
B) 360
C) 460
D) 560
Total number of idols around the Kaaba: Before the advent of Islam, there were around 360 idols placed around the Kaaba in Mecca. These idols represented various gods and goddesses worshipped by different Arabian tribes. The Kaaba, which was originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Ismael (A.S), had become a center for polytheistic practices.
Q 2: What was the Religion of the majority of the Arabs before Islam?
A) Buddhism
B) Jewish
C) Idolatrory
D) Christianity
Majority religion of Arabs before Islam: The Arabs before Islam practiced polytheism, which means they believed in and worshipped multiple gods and idols. The Arabian Peninsula was home to numerous tribes, each having its own set of gods and goddesses. The Kaaba in Mecca was considered a central religious site and housed many idols representing various deities.
Q 3: Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was born about three thousands years, after:
A) Hazrat Ismaeel (A.S)
B) Hazrat Ibraheem (A.S)
C) Hazrat Moosa (A.S)
D) Hazrat Eessaa (A.S)
Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Ibraheem (A.S): Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born approximately three thousand years after Prophet Ibrahim (A.S), also known as Abraham. Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) is considered one of the prominent prophets in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism and is highly revered by Muslims as the "Father of the Prophets."
Q 4: When Hazrat Umer (R.A) embraced Islam?
A) 600 A.D
B) 608 A.D
C) 612 A.D
D) 616 A.D
Embrace of Islam by Hazrat Umer (R.A): Hazrat Umer (R.A) embraced Islam in the year 616 A.D, during the early years of the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH). His conversion to Islam played a significant role in strengthening the Muslim community.
Q 5: Which country is known as the “Land of Prophets”?
A) Iraq
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Palestine
D) Syria
Land of Prophets: Palestine is often referred to as the "Land of Prophets" because it is believed to be the land where many prophets of Islam, including Prophet Musa (Moses), Prophet Isa (Jesus), and Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), lived and preached.
Q 6: Surah Hajj consist of 10 Rukus and _________ Ayats.
A) 70
B) 75
C) 78
D) 82
Surah Hajj and its Ayats: Surah Hajj is the 22nd chapter of the Quran, consisting of 10 Rukus and 78 Ayats (verses). It primarily focuses on the rituals of Hajj and the significance of the pilgrimage.
Q 7: Name the 8th months of Islamic Calendar.
A) Rabi-ul-Awal
B) Rajab
C) Ramzan
D) Shaban
8th month of the Islamic calendar: The 8th month of the Islamic calendar is Shaban, which comes before the holy month of Ramadan.
Q 8: Which Sahabi died in the hands of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the battle of Uhad?
A) Hazrat Haris-bin-Haris (R.A)
B) Hazrat Haris-bin-Azima (R.A)
C) Hazrat Haris-bin-Hassan (R.A)
D) None of these
Sahabi who died in the hands of the Holy Prophet (PBUH): There is no record of any Sahabi (companion) who died in the hands of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) during the battle of Uhud. However, many Sahabah were martyred in the battle, including Hazrat Hamza (R.A), the uncle of the Prophet.
Q 9: Name of the son of Hazarat Yaqoob (A.S) whose off-springs are the Jews.
A) Tibrani
B) Yahooda
C) Ishaq (A. S)
D) Yousaf (A. S)
Son of Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S) and his offspring: Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S), also known as Jacob, had twelve sons, and one of them was Yahooda (Judah). Yahooda's descendants became known as the Jews, and they are considered one of the ancient tribes of Israel.
Q 10: 9th Zil-Hajja is also called:
A) Yaum-e-Arfat
B) Waquf-e-Arafat
C) Yaum-e-Mina
D) Waqufe-e-Mina
9th Zil-Hajja and Yaum-e-Arafat: The 9th Zil-Hajja is also known as Yaum-e-Arafat. It is the main day of the Hajj pilgrimage, and pilgrims gather at the plain of Arafat to seek forgiveness and blessings from Allah.
Q 11: Name the 1st man who issued regular order to collect and write Ahadis:
A) Hazrat Umer bin khattab (R.A)
B) Hazrat Usman bin Affan (R.A)
C) Hazrat Ali bin Abu Talib (R.A)
D) Hazrat Umer bin Abdul Aziz (R.A)
Hazrat Umer bin Abdul Aziz (R.A) and collection of Hadiths: Hazrat Umer bin Abdul Aziz (R.A) was a Umayyad caliph known for his just rule and efforts to preserve and collect the Hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH). He ordered the systematic compilation of Hadiths during his reign.
Q 12: The duration of third period of the compilation of Hadis is:
A) 171 to 220 A.H
B) 171 to 221 A.H
C) 171 to 222 A.H
D) 171 to 223 A.H
Compilation of Hadiths: The compilation of Hadiths took place in several stages. The third period of compilation lasted from 171 to 220 A.H, during which many scholars diligently collected and documented the sayings and actions of the Prophet (PBUH).
Q 13: Zou-Shadatian is title of Hazrat:
A) Khuzaima bin Sabit (R.A)
B) Huzaifa bin Yaman (R.A)
C) Ammar bin Yasir (R.A)
D) Ahmed bin Hanbal
Zou-Shadatian and Hazrat Khuzaima bin Sabit (R.A): Zou-Shadatian is a title given to Hazrat Khuzaima bin Sabit (R.A), who was a trusted companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He was known for his bravery and loyalty to Islam.
Q 14: Surah Saba is:
A) Makki
B) Madni
C) Iraqi
D) None of these
Surah Saba is a Makki Surah, which means it was revealed in Makkah before the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Madinah. Makki Surahs generally focus on matters related to faith, monotheism, the Hereafter, and the stories of previous prophets. Surah Saba is the 34th chapter of the Quran and contains 54 verses. It takes its name from the mention of the city of Saba (Sheba) and the story of its people mentioned in the Surah.
Q 15: Which book is called old testament?
A) Zuboor
B) Torait
C) Injeel
D) Quran
Old Testament: In Islam, the first part of the Christian Bible, which includes the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, is referred to as the "Torait" (Torah). It is considered one of the holy scriptures in Islam and is believed to contain some divine teachings given to Prophet Moses (A.S).
Q 16: What is Tahleel?
A) Recitation of 4th kalima
B) Recitation of 3rd kalima
C) Recitation of 2nd kalima
D) Recitation of 1st kalima
Tahleel: Tahleel is the recitation of the first Kalima of Islam: "La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah." It is one of the fundamental declarations of faith in Islam.
Q 17: Who considered the Quran as the creature of Allah?
A) Khawarji
B) Mo’atazila
C) Shami
D) Kuif
Mo'atazila and the Quran: The Mo'atazila was a theological school that emerged during the early Islamic period. Some followers of the Mo'atazila believed that the Quran was a created word of Allah, which led to theological debates with mainstream Islamic scholars.
Q 18: To which tribe did Hazrat Khalid-bin-Waleed (R.A) belong?
A) Banu Ummayya
B) Banu Asad
C) Banu Zuhra
D) Banu Makhzoom
Tribe of Hazrat Khalid-bin-Waleed (R.A): Hazrat Khalid-bin-Waleed (R.A), also known as the "Sword of Allah," belonged to the Banu Makhzoom tribe, which was one of the noble tribes of the Quraysh in Mecca.
Q 19: Who suggested name “Ahmed” for the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
A) Hazrat Abdul Mutalib
B) Hazrat Abu Talib
C) Hazrat Hamza (R.A)
D) None of these
Suggestion of the name "Ahmed" for the Prophet: The name "Ahmed" for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was suggested by Hazrat Abdullah, the father of the Prophet. However, the final name given to the Prophet was "Muhammad," which means "the praised one."
Q 20: Mention the religious book(s) of Buddism:
A) Weena pataka
B) Sata pataka
C) Abhi dhaman pataka
D) All of these
Religious books of Buddhism: The religious texts of Buddhism are collectively known as "Tripitaka," which means "Three Baskets." Tripitaka is divided into three parts: Vinaya Pitaka (rules for monastic life), Sutta Pitaka (discourses of Buddha), and Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and doctrinal analysis). These texts are written in Pali and Sanskrit languages.
