Islamic Studies

The Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat al-Khandaq) took place in the fifth year after Hijrah (5 AH), specifically in the month of Shawwal in 627 CE. This is well documented in Islamic history sources and confirmed by multiple reliable references. The battle involved the Muslims defending Medina by digging a trench on the advice of Salman al-Farsi, successfully repelling a confederate army. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B' (Fifth Hijrah).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.