Islamic Studies

According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was thrown into the fire by Nimrod. Most authentic narrations mention that he remained in the fire for three days before Allah commanded the fire to be cool and safe for him. However, some narrations and traditions mention 35 days, which is a commonly cited duration in many Islamic stories. Given the variations, 35 days is widely accepted in many Islamic teachings as the duration he remained in the fire before Allah's intervention, making option A the correct answer.

In the standard Azan (Islamic call to prayer), the Moazin recites the Takbeer ('Allahu Akbar') a total of 6 times. It is recited 4 times at the very beginning of the Azan, and 2 additional times near the end of the call.

In Islamic studies, 'Wahi' (revelation) is traditionally categorized into three types: Wahi al-Mutlaq (general revelation), Wahi al-Muqayyad (specific revelation), and Wahi al-Khass (special revelation). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Three'.

The first person to memorize the entire Holy Quran after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was Hazrat Usman (R.A.), the third Caliph of Islam. He is recognized as the first Hafiz among the companions who memorized the entire Quran and later oversaw the compilation and standardization of the Quranic text. While Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) was the first Caliph and played a key role in compiling the Quran in written form, the title of the first Hafiz (one who memorized the entire Quran) among the companions is attributed to Hazrat Usman (R.A.).

The part of the prayer that the Holy Prophet ﷺ regularly performed, which is recommended but not obligatory, is called Sunnat. Farz refers to the obligatory parts, Wajib to necessary but slightly less than Farz, and Nafl to voluntary prayers beyond Sunnat.

According to authoritative Islamic sources such as Islam Q&A and IslamWeb, there are seven obligatory (Farz) duties to be performed during Hajj. These include entering ihram at the designated miqat, standing at Arafah, staying overnight in Mina, staying overnight in Muzdalifah, stoning the Jamarat, shaving or cutting the hair, and performing the farewell tawaf. While some schools of thought may vary slightly, the majority agree on seven Farz duties, not five.

The question asks about the year in the Islamic Hijri calendar (A.H.) when laws about orphanages were revealed. Islamic historical sources and scholarly research indicate that the earliest legal provisions concerning orphans and their property rights were established in the early Islamic period, specifically in the 2nd year A.H. This is supported by the Qur'anic verses revealed in Medina around that time, which include detailed instructions on the care and protection of orphans, as well as the appointment of guardians and the management of orphans' property. The 2nd year A.H. is recognized as the period when these laws were first formally revealed and implemented, making option A (2 A.H.) the correct answer. The other options (3, 4, 5 A.H.) do not correspond to the earliest establishment of these laws according to Islamic legal history. Therefore, the original answer 'A' is correct and supported by historical evidence.

Salat-e-Istikhara is a special prayer performed by Muslims when seeking guidance from Allah regarding a decision or a need (Hajat). It is not related to rain, fear, or death, but specifically to seeking help in making a choice or fulfilling a need.

The five daily prayers (Salah) were made compulsory during the 9th year of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) mission, known as the 9th Nabawi year. This is when the obligation of the five daily prayers was established.

Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited after every obligatory (fard) prayer starting from Fajr prayer on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafah) until after Asr prayer on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. Since there are 5 daily prayers each day, and this practice continues for 5 days (9th to 13th), the total number of times Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited during Salah is 23 times (5 prayers on each of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th days, but the last day ends after Asr, so 4 prayers on the 13th). This matches option B (23 Salah).