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Prophet companions

medium2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 13-12-2021
Islamic StudiesFIA

Hazrat Umar was born in which Hijri year?

A
584 AD
B
1st Muharram 25 A.H.
C
1st Muharram 22 A.H.
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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).

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Seerah/Islamic history

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

Ada Bin Hatam Tai embraced Islam in:

A
6 Hijri
B
7 Hijri
C
9 Hijri
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Mujadid (Islamic reformers)

medium2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

The first Mujaddid was Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz. Who was the second one?

A
Ibn-e-Taimya
B
Imam Ghazali
C
Ahmad Sirhindi
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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History of Islam (Bait-ul-Hikma)

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

The foundation of Bait-ul-Hikma was laid down during:

A
Umayyad Dynasty
B
Abbasid Dynasty
C
Fatimid Dynasty
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Quran Surahs

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

In which Surah of the Quran is there a mention of Zulqarnain?

A
Surah As-Saff
B
Surah Al-Kahf
C
Surah Al-Mujadila
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Hajj places

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

Masjid al-Khaif is located in?

A
Muzdalifah
B
Arafat
C
Mina
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Islamic scholars (Imam Shafi)

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

Imam Shafi'i took the office of "Religious Judgement" at the age of:

A
13 years
B
12 years
C
11 years
D
15 years
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Companions (RA)

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

Sahib Us-ser is the nickname of:

A
Hazrat Khuzaifa RA
B
Hazrat Uqba RA
C
Hazrat Saad RA
D
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed RA
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Hajj places

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

Which one is called Mashar-al-Haraam?

A
Mina Valley
B
Muzdalfa Valley
C
Arafat
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Islamic literature

easy2020
Islamic StudiesFIA

"Kitab al-Um" is written by:

A
Abu Hanifa
B
Imam Malik
C
Imam Shafi
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

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).