Islamic Studies

Masjid-e-Qiblatain is historically known as the mosque where the Qiblah (direction of prayer) was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca, making it famous for this significant event.

The Makki period of the Holy Quran refers to the time when the Quran was revealed in Makkah before the migration (Hijrah) to Madinah. This period lasted approximately 12 years and 9 months, starting from the first revelation in 610 CE until the migration in 622 CE. This duration is widely accepted among Islamic scholars. The option B (13 years 9 months 29 days) is longer than the commonly accepted duration. Therefore, the correct answer is A (12 Years 9 Months 5 days).

There are six surahs in the Quran that start with the word 'Qul' (meaning 'Say'). These are Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, Al-Kafirun, Al-Ma'un, and Al-Kawthar. Therefore, option D (6) is correct.

The Qiblah (direction of prayer) was changed from Jerusalem (Baitul-Maqdis) to the Ka'bah in Mecca in the 2nd year of the Hijri calendar, approximately sixteen to seventeen months after the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijrah) to Medina. This event is well documented in Islamic history and is referenced in the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:142-144). The change was a significant moment in Islamic practice and identity.

The gathering on Arafat during Hajj takes place on the 9th day of Zil Hajjah, which is a key ritual of the pilgrimage where pilgrims stand in prayer and reflection.

The first Wahi (revelation) received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) consisted of the first five verses of Surah Al-'Alaq (96:1-5). These verses were revealed in the Cave of Hira and mark the beginning of the Quranic revelation. Therefore, the correct number of verses in the first Wahi is 5, corresponding to option D.

In Islamic belief, Kiraman Katibeen are the two angels assigned to every person; one records good deeds and the other records bad deeds. This matches option A, making it the correct answer.

The Hijrah (migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina) began in the 10th year of Prophethood (Nabawat), specifically on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. This date marks the start of the Islamic calendar.

The second migration to Habshah (Abyssinia) took place around 620 AD when a larger group of Muslims sought refuge from persecution in Mecca. This is historically accepted as the time of the second migration, making option D correct.

Hazrat Ayesha (RA) was known by multiple titles including Tahira (the pure), Siddiqa (the truthful), and Umm-ul-Masakeen (mother of the poor). Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of them' as she held all these titles.