Islamic Studies

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and requires both physical travel to Mecca and financial expenditure, making it a fundamental pillar involving physical and financial sacrifices. Salat is prayer, and Zakat is almsgiving, which involves financial sacrifice but not physical travel.

Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) was originally named Abdul Rehman Ibne Sakhr Ad-Dausi before he embraced Islam. This is a well-documented fact in Islamic history.

The literal meaning of 'Nabi' in Arabic is 'a person who conveys the message of Allah,' which aligns with the role of a prophet in Islam. Therefore, option D is correct.

During the Hijrah (Holy Migration) to Madina, Saraqa bin Sajjel was known to have spied on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and attempted to capture him. This is a well-documented event in Islamic history, making option B correct.

Hazrat Hafsa (رضہ) married Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the year 4 A.H. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic history. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Battle of Badr (Ghazwa e Badar) took place in the 2nd year after Hijra (2 Hijri). This is a well-established historical fact in Islamic history.

The word "Quran" means "that which is recited" or "frequently recited." It refers to the Islamic holy book that is regularly recited by Muslims.

In Islamic theology, 'Toheed' (Tawheed) refers to the oneness of God, while 'Shirk' is the opposite concept, meaning associating partners with God or polytheism. Therefore, the opposite of Toheed is Shirk.

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest surah in the Holy Quran, containing 286 verses, making it the largest compared to others like Al Imran and Kousar.

The name of the camel on which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled is Qaswa. This is well-documented in Islamic history and tradition.

Al-Muwatta is a famous collection of hadith and Islamic jurisprudence compiled by Imam Malik. Therefore, the correct answer is Imam Malik.

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

The Battle of Badr (Ghazwa e Badr) took place in the 2nd year of Hijri (2 AH), specifically on the 17th of Ramadan. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative Islamic history sources and is widely accepted in Islamic tradition. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: 2 hijri.

Allama Iqbal's father's name was Sheikh Noor Muhammad. This is a well-documented fact in historical records about Allama Iqbal's family background.

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

According to Islamic jurisprudence, zakat on goats (which are treated the same as sheep) becomes obligatory when a person owns at least 40 goats. If the number of goats is less than 40, no zakat is due unless given voluntarily. At 40 goats, one goat is payable as zakat. This is supported by multiple authoritative Islamic sources and scholarly consensus. Therefore, the correct answer is option B: 40 goats.

Hazrat Umar R.A embraced Islam after reading Surah Taha, which deeply moved him and influenced his decision to accept Islam. This is a well-documented historical event in Islamic tradition.

Allama Iqbal's mother's name was Zainab Bibi, making option A the correct answer.

Ibn Majah is known for compiling the hadith collection called "Sunan Ibn Majah," which is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam. Therefore, the correct answer is "Sunnan wal Ahadith." The other options do not correspond to his works.

Sunan Ibn Majah is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by the scholar Ibn Majah. Therefore, option A is correct.

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

Islamic tradition holds that Allah sent a very large number of prophets to humanity. Various narrations mention different numbers, but the most commonly cited figure in many Islamic sources is that there were approximately 124,000 prophets in total, among whom about 313 were messengers (rasuls). These numbers are based on hadiths narrated by Abu Dharr, though scholars note that these hadiths are weak or fabricated, and the exact number is ultimately known only to Allah. The number 36,000 is mentioned in some narrations but is less commonly accepted. Therefore, the most widely referenced figure for the total number of prophets is 124,000, making option C the correct answer.

Muhammad bin Ismail is the full name of Imam Bukhari, a renowned Islamic scholar famous for compiling Sahih al-Bukhari, one of the most authentic collections of Hadith.

Zakat is an obligatory form of almsgiving in Islam that requires Muslims to help the poor and needy, making it a key act of worship focused on social welfare.

In the Quran, 'Tasmia' refers to the phrase 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), which is recited at the beginning of most chapters. It signifies invoking God's name before starting an action.