Islamic Studies

The Isra and Mi'raj event is traditionally believed to have occurred on the 27th night of the month of Rajab in the 1st year of the Islamic calendar, which corresponds to the 9th year after the Prophet Muhammad's prophethood (9th Nabvi year). Therefore, option B is correct.

The title 'Zou-Shadatian' is attributed to Hazrat Huzaifa Bin Yaman (رضی اللہ عنہ), who was known by this title due to his close companionship with the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Therefore, option B is correct.

The Ramayana is a major religious epic of Hinduism, making option A the correct answer. The Bible and Injeel are religious texts associated with Christianity and Islam, respectively, so they are incorrect in this context.

Hazrat Talha and Hazrat Zubair (R.A) were martyred in the Battle of Jamal, which was a significant conflict during the early Islamic period. This battle is historically known for their participation and martyrdom.

As of mid-2024, the current Islamic year is 1446 AH. The Islamic calendar is lunar-based and started in 622 CE. Therefore, option B is correct, not C.

Surah At-Tawbah (Surah Toba) is the only chapter 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 Bismillah except this one.

Surah An-Nasr (The Help or Victory), the 110th chapter of the Quran, is widely regarded by scholars as the last complete Surah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It was revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage shortly after the conquest of Mecca. While some individual verses from other Surahs (such as from Surah Al-Ma'idah and Surah At-Tawbah) were revealed after it, no entire Surah was revealed after Surah An-Nasr. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, Al-Nasr. Options A (Al-Falaq) and B (Al-Nas) are not considered the last revealed Surah, and option D (None of these) is incorrect given the evidence.

According to Islamic teachings, there are 8 specific categories (Masarif) to which Zakat can be distributed, as outlined in the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60). Therefore, the correct number of heads/masarif of Zakat is 8.

Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) gave the key of Bait Ullah permanently to Hazrat Usman bin Talha, who was known for his trustworthiness and care of the Kaaba keys. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic tradition.

Abu Sufyan was the commander of the Quraysh (referred to as the 'Infidels' in this context) during the Battle of Uhud. He led the Meccan forces against the Muslims. Abu Jahal was a prominent opponent but not the overall commander, and Khalid bin Walid initially fought for the Quraysh but later converted to Islam.

The book 'Tareekh-ul-Umam wal Muluk' (also known as 'Tarikh al-Umam wa al-Muluk') was written by Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, a renowned early Islamic historian. This work is a universal history covering the history of various nations and kings. Al-Waqidi is known for other historical works but not this one. Therefore, the correct author is Ibn-e-Jareer Tabari, option C.

Surah Saba is classified as a Makki Surah because it was revealed before the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Madinah. Therefore, option B is correct.

Abu Jahl was killed in the Battle of Uhud, not the Battle of Badr. The Battle of Uhud took place after Badr and is historically recorded as the battle where Abu Jahl was killed.

Abdullah bin Ubay was historically known as a hypocrite (Munafiq) during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as he outwardly professed Islam but secretly opposed it. Hence, option C is correct.

Surah Al-Mujadalah (The Pleading Woman) was revealed concerning Khawlah bint Tha'labah (option C). Her husband pronounced the pre-Islamic form of divorce called 'zihar' by saying to her, 'You are to me like my mother's back.' She pleaded her case to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the beginning verses of Surah Al-Mujadalah were revealed addressing her situation, condemning the practice of zihar, and providing legal rulings. This incident is well-documented in Islamic sources and tafsir, confirming that the Surah was revealed for Khawlah bint Tha'labah, not Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) or others. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The first revelation to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the initial 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq (verses 1 to 5). This is widely agreed upon by Islamic scholars and authentic sources such as Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet in the cave of Hira and revealed these first five verses, starting with 'Read in the name of your Lord who created...'. Therefore, the correct answer is 5 verses, corresponding to option C.

The Islamic historian known as Al-Waqidi's full name was Abu Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Umar ibn Waqid al-Aslami. The options given (A: Muhammad, B: Jareer Tabari, C: Hamid bin Sabit) do not correctly state his full name. 'Jareer Tabari' refers to a different historical figure, and 'Muhammad' alone is incomplete. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' (None of these).

The Hudaybiyyah Agreement was a significant treaty signed in the 6th year of Hijra between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca, marking an important event in Islamic history.

Zakat is an obligatory form of charity in Islam that is distributed to specific categories of recipients, including Masakeen (the poor), Needy, and Poor Relatives, among others. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of these' as it encompasses all mentioned groups.

Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The options correctly list '7th' as option C, so the correct answer is 'C'. The original correct_answer was incorrectly set to 'A' (6th), but the factual month number for Rajab is 7th.

The title 'Kaleemullah' means 'the one who spoke to Allah' and is traditionally attributed to Prophet Musa (Moses) AS, as he communicated directly with Allah. Therefore, the correct answer is Hazrat Musa AS.

The revelation of the Holy Quran began in the city of Makkah when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first verses from Angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira.

According to Islamic inheritance law, the wife receives one-eighth (1/8th) share of her deceased husband's property if they have children. This is a well-established rule in Islamic jurisprudence.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received prophethood at the age of 40, which is a well-established fact in Islamic history.

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran, containing 286 verses. The other options are much shorter Surahs, making option C the correct answer.