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Islam and Fundamentals in Islam Solved MCQs

Islamiat Solved MCQs

1. What is the first verse of the Qur’an called?

a)     Ayat al-Kursi

b)     Bismillah

c)     Surah Al-Fatiha

d)     Ayat al-Nur

 

2.     Which Surah is often referred to as the "Heart of the Qur’an"?

a)     Surah Al-Baqarah

b)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

c)     Surah Al-Fatiha

d)     Surah Al-Yasin

 

3.     Which Surah of the Qur’an is also known as "The Cow"?

a)     Surah Al-An'am

b)     Surah Al-Baqarah

c)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

d)     Surah Al-Nas

 

4.     How many verses (ayat) are there in the Qur’an?

a)     6348

b)     6666

c)     6500

d)     6400

 

5.     Which surah is known as the "Chapter of Unity" or "Monotheism"?

a)     Surah Al-Fatiha

b)     Surah Al-Baqarah

c)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

d)     Surah Al-An'am

 

6.     What is the first revelation (ayah) that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

a)     Surah Al-Fatiha

b)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

c)     Surah Al-Alaq

d)     Surah Al-Baqarah

 

7.     What is the name of the night in Ramadan during which the Qur’an was first revealed?

a)     Laylat al-Qadr

b)     Laylat al-Baraat

c)     Laylat al-Miraj

d)     Laylat al-Jumu'ah

 

8.     How many times is the word "Allah" mentioned in the Qur’an?

a)     1,000 times

b)     5,000 times

c)     100 times

d)     10,000 times

 

9.     Which Surah of the Quran is known as the "Chapter of Women" and addresses various aspects of women's rights and family life?

a)     Surah Al-Fatiha

b)     Surah Al-Baqarah

c)     Surah An-Nisa

d)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

 

10.  What does the term "Quran" mean in Arabic?

a)     Holy book

b)     Divine revelations

c)     Recitation or reading

d)     Prayer

 

11.  Which chapter of the Quran is considered the longest in terms of verses?

a)     Surah Al-Baqarah

b)     Surah Al-Fatiha

c)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

d)     Surah Al-An-Nisa

 

12.  Which Quranic chapter discusses the birth of Prophet Isa?

a)     Surah Al-Namal

b)     Surah Al-Ankabut

c)     Surah Al-Maryam

d)     Surah Al-Kahf

 

13.  In which month of the Islamic lunar calendar is the Quran believed to have been first revealed to Prophet Muhammad?

a)     Muharram

b)     Ramadan

c)     Dhul-Hijjah

d)     Shawwal

 

14.  What is the name of the companion who memorized the entire Qur’an during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad and is known as the "Hafiz" of the Qur’an?

a)     Abu Bakr

b)     Umar ibn al-Khattab

c)     Ali ibn Abi Talib

d)     Abdullah ibn Amr

 

15.  Which companion of Prophet Muhammad is known for compiling the Qur’an into a single book during the Caliphate of Uthman Ibne Affan?

a)     Zaid Ibne Haris

b)     Ali Ibne Abi Talib

c)     Umar Ibne al-Khattab

d)     Zaid ibn Thabit

 

16.  What is the term used to describe the method of reciting the Qur’an with proper pronunciation and rules of Tajweed?

17.  a)Taqreem

18.  b) Tajweed

19.  c) Tafsir

20.  d) Qira'at

 

21.  What is the name of the Night Journey that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to have taken from Makkah to Jerusalem and then ascended to the heavens?

a)     Isra

b)     Hijra

c)     Laylat al-Qadr

d)     Mai'raj

 

22.  Which Surah is the shortest chapter in the Qur’an, consisting of only three verses?

a)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

b)     Surah Al-Fatiha

c)     Surah Al-Kawsar

d)     Surah Al-Baqarah

 

23.  How many verses (ayahs) are there in the Qur’an excluding Bismillah?

a)     6348

b)     6200

c)     6666

d)     6236

 

24.  What is the central theme of the Qur’an?

a)     History of Arabia

b)     Stories of the Prophets

c)     Monotheism (Tawheed)

d)     Islamic Law (Sharia)

 

25.  Which surah of the Quran is known as the "Verse of the Throne"?

a)     Surah Al-Fatiha

b)     Surah Al-Baqarah

c)     Surah Al-Ikhlas

d)     Surah Al-Nisa

 

26.  How the Qur’an is typically organized, with longer chapters at the beginning and shorter ones towards the end?

a)     Chronologically

b)     Alphabetically

c)     By theme

d)     By revelation order

 

27.  Which companion of Prophet Muhammad is credited with compiling the Qur’an into a single written manuscript?

a)     Umar Ibne Al-Khattab

b)     Ali Ibne Abi Talib

c)     Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

d)     Uthman Ibne Affan

 

28.  What is the term for the interpretation and commentary of the Quranic verses?

a)     Fiqh

b)     Tafseer

c)     Translation

d)     Tajweed

 

29.  Which Prophet is known for building the Ka’aba in Makkah?

a)     Prophet Adam

b)     Prophet Ibrahim

c)     Prophet Yusuf

d)     Prophet Nuh

 

30.  Which Prophet is often referred to as the "father of all prophets" in Islam?

a)     Prophet Adam

b)     Prophet Isa

c)     Prophet Idris

d)     Prophet Sulaiman

 

31.  Which Prophet is known for his patience during times of hardship and suffering?

a)     Prophet Isa

b)     Prophet Yusuf

c)     Prophet Lut

d)     Prophet Ayyub

 

32.  Who is the Prophet mentioned in the Quran as having the ability to communicate with animals?

a)     Prophet Isa

b)     Prophet Dawood

c)     Prophet Salih

d)     Prophet Shuayb

 

33.  Which Prophet is associated with the revelation of the Zabur (Psalms)?

a)     Prophet Isa

b)     Prophet Dawood

c)     Prophet Zakariya

d)     Prophet Ilyas

 

34.  Which Prophet is known for his mission to guide the people of Thamud?

a)     Prophet Hud

b)     Prophet Isma'il

c)     Prophet Shuayb

d)     Prophet Yunus

 

35.  Who is the Prophet mentioned in the Quran for being swallowed by a giant fish (whale)?

a)     Prophet Isa

b)     Prophet Lut

c)     Prophet Yunus

d)     Prophet Ayoub

 

36.  Which prophet is known for his wisdom and ability to judge with justice?

a)     Prophet Ibraham

b)     Prophet Suleiman

c)     Prophet Loot

d)     Prophet Zakariya

 

37.  Who is considered the prophet of patience and perseverance in Islamic tradition?

a)     Prophet Ayoub

b)     Prophet Musa

c)     Prophet Dawood

d)     Prophet Nooh

 

38.  Which prophet is associated with the story of the Ark and the Great Flood?

a)     Prophet Nooh

b)     Prophet Younus

c)     Prophet Hood

d)     Prophet Loot

 

39.  Which prophet is known as the "Friend of Allah" in Islam?

a)     Prophet Muhammad

b)     Prophet Adam

c)     Prophet Ibraham

d)     Prophet Moosa

 

40.  Which prophet is recognized as the forerunner to Prophet Eisa in Islamic tradition?

a)     Prophet Yahya

b)     Prophet Zakariya

c)     Prophet Younus

d)     Prophet Ayoub

 

41.  Which prophet is known for his role in guiding the Children of Israel and leading them out of Egypt?

a)     Prophet Younus

b)     Prophet Is’haq

c)     Prophet Moosa

d)     Prophet Yaqoob

 

42.  Which prophet is mentioned most frequently in the Qur’an?

a)     Prophet Ibrahim

b)     Prophet Adam

c)     Prophet Isa

d)     Prophet Musa

 

43.  Which prophet is known for his ability to communicate with animals?

a)     Prophet Ibrahim

b)     Prophet Saleh

c)     Prophet Sulaiman

d)     Prophet Loot

 

44.  Which Prophet is often associated with the construction of the Bait-ul-Maqadas in Jerusalem?

a)     Prophet Abraham

b)     Prophet Sulaiman

c)     Prophet Eisa

d)     Prophet Zakariya

 

45.  What is the term for the Islamic declaration of faith?       

a)     Salat

b)     Zakat

c)     Shahada

d)     Sawm

 

46.  Who is considered the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad?

a)     Khadijah

b)     Aisha

c)     Fatimah

d)     Hafsa

 

47.  Which Islamic month marks the end of Ramadan with a festive celebration?

a)     Dhul-Qi'dah

b)     Dhul-Hijjah

c)     Shawwal

d)     Safar

 

48.  What is the term for the charitable giving that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

a)     Sadaqah

b)     Sunnah

c)     Fard

d)     Fitrah

 

49.  How many pillars of Islam does Hajj represent?

a)     1

b)     2

c)     3

d)     5

 

50.  What is the name of the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual during Hajj?

a)     Sa'i

b)     Ihram

c)     Jamarat

d)     Rukn

 

51.  What is the white seamless garment worn by male pilgrims during Hajj called?

a)     Kufi

b)     Thobe

c)     Ihram

d)     Keffiyeh

 

52.  How many times do pilgrims walk between the hills of Safa and Marwah during Hajj?

a)     1

b)     3

c)     7

d)     12

 

53.  What is the significance of the "Day of Arafat" during Hajj?

a)     Stoning the devil

b)     Circumambulating the Kaaba

c)     Standing in prayer and supplication

d)     Collecting pebbles for rituals

 

54.  Which of the following battles is considered the first battle in Islam?

a)     Battle of Uhud

b)     Battle of Khandaq (Trench)

c)     Battle of Badr

d)     Battle of Hunayn

 

55.  In which battle did the Muslims dig a trench to defend against a coalition of tribes?

a)     Battle of Uhud

b)     Battle of Tabuk

c)     Battle of Khandaq

d)     Battle of Badr

 

56.  Who was the leader of the Quraish army during the Battle of Badr?

a)     Abu Bakr

b)     Umar ibn al-Khattab

c)     Abu Sufyan

d)     Khalid ibn al-Walid

 

57.  In which battle did the Muslims suffer a setback due to a lack of discipline and disobedience to orders?

a)     Battle of Hunayn

b)     Battle of Uhud

c)     Battle of Tabuk

d)     Battle of Khaybar

 

58.  Which battle took place after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and is often considered a victory for the Muslims?

a)     Battle of Badr

b)     Battle of Uhud

c)     Battle of Tabuk

d)     Conquest of Mecca

 

59.  Who was the commander of the Muslim army during the Battle of Badr?

a)     Prophet Muhammad

b)     Abu Bakr

c)     Umar Ibne-al-Khattab

d)     Ali Ibne Abi Talib

 

60.  Which battle did take place after the Conquest of Makkah.

a)     Battle of Uhud

b)     Battle of Hunayn

c)     Battle of Badr

d)     Battle of Khandak

 

61.  Which battle is known for the strategic use of elephants by the opposing army?

a)     Battle of Badr

b)     Battle of Uhud

c)     Battle of Hunayn

d)     Battle of Khaybar

 

62.  Which obligatory act involves seeking forgiveness from Allah and is often performed in the last third of the night?

a)     Salat al-Janazah

b)     Salat al-Taraweeh

c)     Salat al-Witr

d)     Tahajjud

 

63.  What is the obligatory charity given by Muslims during the festival of Eid al-Fitr?

a)     Zakat al-Mal

b)     Zakat al-Fitr

c)     Khums

d)     Sadaqah al-Fitr

 

64.  Which act of worship in Islam involves circling the Ka’aba in Makkah seven times?

a)     Tawaf

b)     Iftar

c)     Taraweeh

d)     Qiblah

 

 

 

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