Islamic Studies

Hazrat Izra’eel (AS) is known in Islamic tradition as the Angel of Death, responsible for taking the souls of living creatures at the time of their death. The other angels mentioned have different roles: Hazrat Jibra’eel (AS) is the messenger angel, and Hazrat Israfeel (AS) will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment.

Zakat is considered one of the fundamental pillars of the Islamic system, serving as a mandatory form of almsgiving that supports social welfare and economic justice in Islam. It is often described as the backbone of the Islamic economic and social system.

The Treaty (Truce) of Hudaybiyyah took place in the 6th year after Hijra (6th Hijri), corresponding to March 628 CE. This is well documented in multiple historical and Islamic sources. The original question's explanation correctly states the year as 6th Hijri, but the correct answer was mistakenly marked as B (7th Hijri). The correct option is A (6th Hijri).

Qurbani, or the ritual animal sacrifice, is performed during Hajj primarily in Mina, where pilgrims offer their sacrifices following the symbolic stoning of the devil. This is a well-established practice in Islamic tradition.

In Islamic teachings, the third belief in Iman-e-Mufassal is belief in the prophets. The sequence typically is: belief in Allah, belief in His angels, then belief in His prophets, followed by belief in the divine books, the hereafter, and divine decree.

Ashaab-e-Sufah were a group of Muhajirun (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Nabawi. They were dedicated companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) known for their devotion and simplicity.

Ibn Khaldun was a renowned historian, philosopher, justice, and politician, known for his work in historiography and sociology. The other options do not match this combination of roles.

Ayat-e-Mutfarqa refers to scattered verses in the Quran that are not part of a continuous passage. Scholarly sources commonly state that there are 55 such verses in the Quran, making option A correct.

Iman-e-Mujammal refers to the concise or brief form of faith in Islam, summarizing the core beliefs without detailed elaboration. Therefore, 'The belief in brief' correctly captures its meaning.

The Quran was revealed gradually over approximately 23 years during the Prophet Muhammad's life. This revelation occurred in stages corresponding to the Meccan and Medinan periods and their subdivisions. The Quran itself mentions that it was revealed in stages (e.g., Quran 17:106 and 25:32). The stages reflect the evolving circumstances and needs of the early Muslim community, starting with foundational beliefs and moral teachings in Mecca and later including legislative and social laws in Medina. Therefore, the answer '4 stages' is accurate as it aligns with the recognized division of the revelation process into multiple phases, including the initial Meccan phase, the Medinan phase, and their subdivisions.