Islamic Studies

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in the month of Rabi' al-Awwal according to the Islamic lunar calendar, which is widely accepted in Islamic history.

Hazrat Jibra'eel (AS) is known in Islamic teachings as the angel who delivers Allah's messages and commands to the prophets. This is his primary and well-established role.

Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was known as Umm-ul-Masakeen (Mother of the Poor) due to her great compassion and care for the poor and needy. This title distinguishes her among the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The basic pillars of Islam are five in number, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, which are fundamental acts of worship and the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice.

The first belief in Iman-e-Mufassal is the belief in the Oneness of Allah, expressed as 'No deity except Allah.' This is the foundation of Islamic faith, followed by belief in angels, prophets, the hereafter, and other articles.

Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) accompanied his uncle Abu Talib on a trade journey to Syria when he was approximately 12 years old. This event is well documented in Islamic historical sources as part of his early life experiences.

The minimum number of verses in any Surah of the Holy Quran is 3. Several Surahs such as Al-'Asr, Al-Kawthar, and An-Nas have only 3 verses, making 3 the shortest length of any Surah. There are no Surahs with fewer than 3 verses. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (3).

Authoritative Islamic sources and the Quranic Arabic Corpus confirm that the Holy Quran contains 6,236 verses (ayat) in total. The number 6,667 given in the original question is incorrect. The Quran is divided into 114 chapters (surahs) and contains approximately 6,236 verses, making option B the correct answer.

Hazrat Arqam (RA) hosted the early Muslim preaching activities in his house, which became a secret center for spreading Islam during its initial phase in Mecca. This is a well-known fact in Islamic history.

In Islamic jurisprudence, wealth obtained from a mine is subject to Khumus, which is a tax of one-fifth on certain types of gains including minerals extracted from the earth. This distinguishes it from Zakat, which is a general almsgiving tax on wealth.