Islamic Studies

Hazrat Mekael (AS) is traditionally known in Islamic teachings as the angel responsible for providing rain and sustenance to Allah's creatures, which aligns with option A. The other options describe functions of other angels: B relates to Azrael, C to Jibril, and D to Israfil.

After the first revelation (Wahi), Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was taken by his wife Hazrat Khadija (R.A) to her cousin Warqa bin Naufal, who was a Christian scholar familiar with scriptures and inspired books. He confirmed the prophethood of Muhammad (P.B.U.H).

The 4th pillar of Islam is Sawm, which means fasting, especially during the month of Ramadan. 'Fast' corresponds to this pillar, making option B correct.

The term 'Nabi' literally means 'a person who conveys the message of Allah.' This is the primary role of a Nabi in Islamic teachings, distinguishing them as messengers who deliver divine guidance.

The six articles of faith in Iman-e-Mufassal (detailed faith) are traditionally ordered as follows: 1) Belief in Allah (His oneness and lordship), 2) Belief in the angels, 3) Belief in the revealed books, 4) Belief in the messengers (prophets), 5) Belief in the Day of Resurrection and the Hereafter, and 6) Belief in divine destiny (Qadar), encompassing both its good and bad aspects. Therefore, the fourth belief is the prophets, making option A the correct answer. The Day of Judgment and the Day of Resurrection are related but distinct concepts, with the Day of Judgment generally considered the fifth belief and the Day of Resurrection part of that eschatological belief. The initial question incorrectly identified the Day of Resurrection as the fourth belief, which is factually inaccurate according to Islamic theology and scholarly sources.

The Quran explicitly states that Islam is the chosen religion of Allah, as mentioned in Surah Al-Imran (3:19), which says that the religion accepted by Allah is Islam. Therefore, option C is correct.

The sixth belief in Iman-e-Mufassal is the belief in predestination (Taqdir), which means that good and bad are predetermined by Allah. This is a fundamental aspect of faith in Islamic theology.

Ayat-e-Tasbeeh refers to a specific set of verses in the Quran that contain the phrase glorifying Allah. There are traditionally considered to be 200 such verses scattered throughout the Quran, making option A correct. This aligns with traditional Islamic scholarship and is supported by multiple sources. The four main verses identified as Ayat-e-Tasbeeh are from Surah Al-Isra (17:44), Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:13), Surah Al-Ahzab (33:41), and Surah Al-Hadid (31:44), but the total count of verses containing the glorification phrase is about 200 in the Quran.

In Islamic jurisprudence, obligations that are mandatory and must be performed are called 'Farz'. 'Wajib' is also an obligatory act but considered slightly less strict than 'Farz'. 'Nafl' refers to voluntary acts, and 'Sunnat' refers to practices of the Prophet Muhammad that are recommended but not obligatory. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Farz'.

The Madni Period refers to the time Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent in Madinah after migration, lasting approximately 9 years, 10 months, and 3 days. Option B correctly reflects this duration, while option A is incorrect.