Islamic Studies

The Holy Quran primarily addresses human beings, guiding them in matters of faith, morality, and conduct. While it mentions the universe, earth, and animals, its main subject is humans and their relationship with God.

In Islamic jurisprudence, the act of shortening the prayer while traveling is called 'Qasr'. This practice allows travelers to shorten the four-unit prayers to two units as a concession during travel.

Hajj was made compulsory in the 8th year of Hijri when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) announced it as a mandatory pillar of Islam during his farewell pilgrimage.

Salat-e-Shukar, the prayer of gratitude, is considered Mustahab (recommended) in Islamic jurisprudence, meaning it is encouraged but not obligatory. This distinguishes it from Wajib (obligatory) or Sunnah (traditionally practiced) prayers.

Zakat was imposed in the 2nd Hijri year after the migration (Hijra) to Medina. Historical Islamic sources and scholarly consensus indicate that the obligation and practice of zakat became established starting in the 2nd year after Hijra, which corresponds to 2 Hijri. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: 2 Hijri.

The term 'Paradise' (Jannah) is mentioned approximately 140 to 147 times in the Quran. Different sources may give slightly varying counts, but 140 is widely accepted and aligns well with scholarly estimates. This makes option B the most accurate choice. The count can vary slightly depending on translation and interpretation, but the number is generally around 140 times.

Ablution (Wudu) was made obligatory in the 4th year after Hijra (A.H.) according to Islamic historical sources. This ruling was established during the early Medinan period.

The literal meaning of Islam in Arabic is 'to submit' or 'to bow down the neck,' indicating submission to God. While obedience and safety are related concepts, the primary literal meaning is best captured by option A.

The Maghrib Prayer is performed just after the sun sets, marking the beginning of the evening prayer time in Islam. This timing is well established in Islamic jurisprudence.

The Holy Quran is traditionally divided into 30 parts called Juz, but it is also divided into 7 sections called Manzils. The division into Manzils was established to facilitate completing the recitation of the entire Quran within a week, with each Manzil representing a portion of the Quran. This division into 7 Manzils is widely recognized and attributed to Hamza Al-Zayyat. Therefore, the correct answer is 7 (option B).