Islamic Studies

Authoritative Islamic sources and scholarly articles confirm that the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad) was originally white, described as whiter than milk or snow. It turned black over time due to absorbing the sins of those who touched it. Therefore, the original color of Hajr-e-Aswad was white, making option C the correct answer, not A (Black). The question asks for the original color, which is white.

Historical sources indicate that the official Islamic seal, used to authenticate correspondence and documents, was first instituted in the 7th year after Hijra (7 A.H) during the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad. While some sources mention 6 A.H, the more commonly accepted date among scholars is 7 A.H. The seal was used as a symbol of authority and authenticity in official communications.

Hazrat Hassan ibn Thabit (RA) is known as the first poet of Islam because he was the first to compose poetry in praise of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and defend Islam through his verses. The other options are not historically recognized as the first poet of Islam.

Islamic teachings prohibit fasting on the two Eid days: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as well as on the three days of Tashriq (the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah). This totals five days on which fasting is forbidden. Additionally, it is generally forbidden to single out Friday for voluntary fasting unless it coincides with an obligatory or habitual fast. The 'day of doubt' is also discouraged for fasting but is not universally counted among the forbidden days. Therefore, the total number of forbidden fasting days throughout the year is five, not four.

According to Islamic tradition and verified sources such as IslamWeb and Sahih Muslim, the Angel Jibrael (Gabriel) appeared to the Prophet Muhammad in his true form only a few times (specifically three times). However, the number of times Jibrael came to the Prophet to convey revelations and guidance is traditionally cited as approximately 22,000 times. This figure is commonly accepted in Islamic teachings and aligns with the option B (22000) given in the question. Therefore, option B is correct.

Aitekaaf (seclusion in the mosque) during Ramadan is considered Mustahab (recommended), not Sunnah. It is a voluntary act of worship encouraged for spiritual benefits but not obligatory or Sunnah (the practice of the Prophet as a regular act).

According to authentic Islamic narrations, Hazrat Ismaeel (A.S) divorced his first wife because his father, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S), instructed him to do so. This instruction was conveyed through a message to change the threshold of the gate of his house, which was understood as a command to divorce his first wife and marry another from the Jurhum tribe. This is supported by hadiths such as Sahih al-Bukhari 3364, which narrate that Ibrahim told Ismaeel to divorce his wife and Ismaeel obeyed. The other options suggesting personal faults like dishonesty or discourtesy are not supported by authentic sources.

Historical Islamic sources indicate that the gap between the first and second Wahi (revelation) received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was very short, traditionally reported as about three days, not years or months. The first revelation occurred in the cave of Hira, and the second revelation followed shortly after. Therefore, none of the options A, B, or C, which suggest gaps of multiple years and months, are correct. The correct answer is 'D' (none of the above).

Tawaf Al-Qudum, the arrival circumambulation performed upon entering Mecca during Hajj, is classified as a Sunnah act, meaning it is recommended but not obligatory. It is not Farz (obligatory), Wajib (necessary), or Nafil (voluntary extra prayer).

The incident of Karbala occurred on the 10th of October, 680 AD (10th Muharram, 61 AH). This date is historically recognized as the day when Imam Hussain and his followers were martyred.