Islamic Studies

Surah At-Tawba (Al-Toba) is the only surah in the Quran that does not begin with the phrase 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). All other surahs start with this phrase.

The idol Manaat was worshiped primarily by the tribes Banu Salim and Banu Ghatfaan. The other options list different tribes or groups not specifically associated with Manaat worship. Therefore, option A is correct.

Kitaab-ul-Aathaar is a well-known Hadith collection compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani (R.A), a prominent student of Imam Abu Hanifa. The other options are notable Islamic scholars but are not associated with this specific compilation.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated to Madina in 622 CE and lived there until his death in 632 CE, which totals approximately 10 years. However, the exact number of full years he lived there is 9 years, as he arrived in the middle of 622 and passed away in 632. Therefore, the correct answer is 9 years.

The book 'Seerat-un-Nabi' by Shibli Nomani and Syed Sulaiman Nadvi consists of 5 volumes, making option C the correct answer. This multi-volume work is a detailed biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) delivered the first Friday sermon (Khutba e Jumma) at Nimrah Mosque in the valley of Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage, which is historically recognized as the first Jumma khutba. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Messenger of Allah sent 70 scholars to teach the Qur’an to the people of Najd upon the request of Mnzar bin Amr. This is a well-documented historical event in Islamic tradition, making option B the correct answer.

Surah Al-Baqara contains the detailed orders and rulings about Wudu (ablution), Ghusl (full ritual purification), and Tayammum (dry ablution). These purification rules are primarily found in verses 2:43, 2:183-187, and 2:222-225. Therefore, the correct answer is Al-Baqara.

There are three surahs in the Quran that start with a curse or a strong condemnation. These are Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83), which begins with 'Woe to those that deal in fraud'; Surah Al-Humazah (104), which starts with 'Woe to every slanderer and backbiter'; and Surah Al-Masad (111), which opens with a curse on the two who opposed Allah. The previous explanation incorrectly conflated the Muqatta'at (disjointed letters) with curses, which is not accurate. Hence, the correct answer is 3.

The Injeel (Gospel) was revealed by Allah to Prophet Essa (Jesus, A.S) according to Islamic belief. This is distinct from other scriptures like the Torah (Tawrat) given to Prophet Moosa and the Zabur to Prophet Dawood.