Islamic Studies

Hazrat Musab ibn Umair (RA) was the first companion sent by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to preach Islam in Madina before the migration (Hijrah). He played a crucial role in spreading Islam and preparing the community there.

Surah An-Naml (The Ants) is unique in the Quran for containing two occurrences of the Bismillah ("In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"). The first Bismillah is at the very beginning of the Surah (verse 1), as is customary for most Surahs. The second Bismillah appears within the Surah at verse 30, where it is part of the letter from Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman) to the Queen of Sheba. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative Islamic sources and Quranic texts. Therefore, the correct answer is option A (30).

Al-Bari is one of Allah's names meaning 'The Maker' or 'The Evolver,' referring to His attribute of creating and bringing things into existence in perfect form. This matches option C, making it the correct answer.

Jordan is commonly referred to as the 'Land of Prophets' because many prophets mentioned in Islamic tradition are believed to have lived or preached there. Palestine and Syria are significant in Islamic history but are not typically called by this title. 'None of these' is incorrect since Jordan fits the description.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah took place in the month of Ramadan in the year 6 AH (628 CE), not in Dhu al-Qi’dah. This treaty was a pivotal peace agreement between the Prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca.

Abu Sufyan was the commander of the Quraysh (referred to as the 'Infidels' in this context) during the Battle of Uhud. Khalid bin Walid was a commander but joined the Quraysh later; Abu Jahal was a prominent leader but not the main commander in this battle.

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

Under Islamic inheritance law, if the deceased husband leaves children, the wife is entitled to one-eighth of the husband's property. This is a fixed share prescribed in the Quran.

The number of Makki Surahs in the Holy Quran is commonly accepted as 86 or 88 in some traditions, but the most widely accepted count is 86. Makki Surahs are those revealed before the migration (Hijrah) to Medina. According to authoritative Islamic sources, there are 86 Makki Surahs, with the rest being Madani or having disputed classification. Therefore, option C (84) is closest to the accepted count, but since 86 is the most accurate number, the options should be corrected to reflect this. The original answer of 88 is slightly higher than the commonly accepted count. Hence, the correct answer is 86 Makki Surahs.

Rabia Basri was born in 85 AH (approximately 713 CE). This is the historically accepted date among scholars of Islamic history and Sufism, making option B the correct answer.