Islamic Studies

The title 'Kaleemullah' means 'the one who spoke to Allah' and is an honorific title given to Prophet Musa (Moses) AS in Islamic tradition. This title signifies that he directly communicated with Allah, which is a unique distinction among prophets. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Hazrat Musa AS.

The Kitab al-Umm is a foundational work of Islamic jurisprudence authored by Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i, the founder of the Shafi'i school of Sunni Islamic law. It is an exhaustive compendium of Islamic law and is considered the authoritative guide for the Shafi'i madhhab. Therefore, the correct answer is Imam Shafi (option C).

Mashar-al-Haraam is another name for Mina Valley, a sacred site during Hajj where pilgrims stay in tents. The other options, Muzdalfa and Arafat, have different names and significance.

The nickname 'Sahib Us-ser' (meaning 'Master of the Sword') is attributed to Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) due to his exceptional skills in battle and swordsmanship.

Imam Shafi'i is historically recorded to have taken the office of religious judgement (fatwa) at the age of 13, which is a notable fact about his early scholarly achievements.

Masjid al-Khaif is located in Muzdalifah, which is a significant site visited during the Hajj pilgrimage. It is not located in Arafat or Mina, making option A the correct choice.

Zulqarnain is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (Surah 18) of the Quran, specifically in verses 83-101. None of the other options correctly identify the Surah containing this mention.

Bait-ul-Hikma, or the House of Wisdom, was founded during the Abbasid Dynasty, specifically under Caliph Harun al-Rashid and flourished under his son Al-Ma'mun. It was a major intellectual center in Baghdad for translation and scholarship.

Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz is widely recognized as the first Mujaddid (reviver) of Islam. Imam Ghazali is commonly regarded as the second Mujaddid due to his significant contributions to Islamic theology and philosophy, revitalizing Islamic thought in his era.

Ada Bin Hatam Tai embraced Islam in the 6th year of Hijri. This is a well-documented fact in Islamic history, marking his acceptance of Islam during the early years of the Muslim community.

Hazrat Umar (Umar ibn Al-Khattab) was born in 584 AD, which is before the Hijri calendar started (622 AD). Therefore, it is incorrect to say he was born on a specific Hijri date. Options B and C are incorrect as they reference Hijri dates after his birth. Option A gives his birth year in AD, which is correct, but the question asks 'on which hijri?', implying a Hijri date, so the best answer is D (None of these).

There are two prayers in Islam that do not have an Azan: the Sunnah prayers before Fajr and the Witr prayer. The five daily obligatory prayers each have an Azan, but these additional prayers do not require it.

The Charter of Madina, also known as the Constitution of Madina, contained 47 articles or clauses, with some sources mentioning 53 clauses depending on the interpretation and inclusion of sub-clauses. Option A reflects this range accurately.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had two sons, Qasim and Abdullah, both of whom died in infancy. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

The nisab (minimum amount) of gold on which zakat is due is universally accepted as 85 grams of pure (24 karat) gold. This is based on the traditional measure of 20 mithqaal, where 1 mithqaal equals approximately 4.25 grams, totaling 85 grams. None of the given options exactly match this standard nisab. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' since the closest options (74.23, 92.62, and 87.48 grams) do not correspond to the established nisab of 85 grams.

According to Islamic jurisprudence, zakat is due on goats when the number reaches the nisab of 40 animals. Goats are included under the category of sheep for zakat purposes. If a person owns 40 or more goats that are pastured (not fed purchased feed), zakat becomes obligatory. The zakat due is 1 goat if the number of goats is between 40 and 120, 2 goats if between 121 and 200, and so on. Therefore, the correct answer is C (40 goats).

Allama Iqbal's father's name was Sheikh Noor Muhammad, making option B the correct answer.

Sadaqah al-Fitr (Zakat al-Fitr) was established by the Prophet Muhammad in the 2nd year of Hijri (2 Hijri). This is widely accepted among Islamic scholars and historical sources. It was made obligatory as a charity given before Eid-ul-Fitr prayers to purify fasting persons from any shortcomings during Ramadan. The 2 Hijri date aligns with the timing of the commandment and the early Muslim community's practices.

Allama Iqbal's mother's name was Zainab Bibi. Therefore, option A is correct, and the other options are incorrect.

The nisab (minimum amount) of gold for zakat is 5 tola, which is equivalent to approximately 85 grams. This is the threshold above which zakat becomes obligatory on gold holdings.

Historical and traditional Islamic accounts indicate that Hazrat Umar R.A embraced Islam after hearing the recitation of verses from Surah Taha (Chapter 20 of the Quran) at his sister's house. The verses deeply moved him and led to his acceptance of Islam. Although some sources mention Surah Al-Hadid, the most commonly accepted and cited Surah influencing his conversion is Surah Taha. Therefore, the correct answer is Surah Taha, not Surah Al-Ma'idah.

The third pillar of Islam is Sawm, which refers to fasting during the month of Ramadan. The pillars in order are Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (almsgiving), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

In Islamic tradition, the Zaboor is the holy book revealed to Prophet Dawud (David). Since Dawud was a prophet of the Israelites, the Zaboor is understood to have been revealed in the language of his people, which is Hebrew. The Quran mentions the Zaboor but does not specify the language explicitly. However, scholarly consensus and historical context indicate that the Zaboor corresponds to the Psalms, originally written in Hebrew. The option 'Syriac' is incorrect as Syriac is a later language used by some Christian communities, not the original language of the Zaboor.

Surah Ankaboot in the Quran means 'The Spider' in English. This is a well-known translation and the correct meaning of the Surah's name.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had two sons: Qasim and Abdullah, both of whom died in infancy. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.