Islamic Studies

The Battle of Khaybar (Ghazwa e Khyber) took place in the 7th year after Hijrah (7 Hijri), which corresponds to 628-629 CE. This is confirmed by multiple reliable Islamic historical sources and encyclopedias such as IslamicFinder, Al-Islam.org, and Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (7 Hijri). The original question had the correct answer as B (6 Hijri), which is incorrect and has been corrected here.

The language of the Holy Quran is Classical Arabic, which is not represented by options A (Old), B (New), or C (Mixture). Therefore, the correct answer is D (None of these).

The Ashra Mubashra (the ten companions promised Paradise by Prophet Muhammad PBUH) include Hazrat Saad Bin Abada (Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas). The other options, Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas and Hazrat Saad Bin Zubair, are notable companions but only Saad Bin Abi Waqas is part of the Ashra Mubashra. The correct transliteration for the companion in the Ashra Mubashra is Saad Bin Abi Waqas, which corresponds to option A. However, the question's option B 'Hazrat Saad Bin Abada' is a variant transliteration referring to the same person. Therefore, the answer B is correct as per the question's options. The Ashra Mubashra are: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Talha ibn Ubayd Allah, al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, Saad ibn Abi Waqas, Sa'id ibn Zayd, and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah.

The title 'Ameer e Hajj' refers to the leader of the Hajj pilgrimage. Historical records do not clearly identify Hazrat Abu Bakr RA, Hazrat Ali RA, or Hazrat Umar RA as the first Ameer e Hajj in the 9th Hijri year. Therefore, 'None of these' is the most accurate answer among the options provided.

The nisab of zakat for gold is traditionally 7.5 tolas, which is equivalent to 87.48 grams. This is the minimum amount of gold one must possess before zakat becomes obligatory.

The real name of Hazrat Laal Shahbaz Qalandar was Syed Usman Marvandi, commonly known as Usman Marvandi. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic and Sufi studies.

The father of the last Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was Abdullah. This is a well-known fact in Islamic history, making option B correct.

The Battle of Uhud (Ghazwa e Uhud) took place in the 3rd year after Hijra (3 AH), specifically on 7 Shawwal 3 AH, which corresponds to 19 March 625 CE. This is well documented in historical and Islamic sources, including Wikipedia and Islamic scholarly articles. Therefore, the correct answer is B (3 Hijri).

The 5th pillar of Islam is Hajj, which is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once if they are able. Namaz (prayer), Roza (fasting), and Zakat (almsgiving) are other pillars but not the fifth.

Surah Al Naml (Chapter 27) contains the phrase 'Bismillah' twice: once at the beginning of the surah and once within verse 30, where it appears in the letter from Prophet Solomon to the Queen of Sheba.

Islamic teachings, based on Quranic verse 9:60 and scholarly consensus, identify eight distinct categories (Heads/Masarif) of Zakat recipients. These categories are: the poor (fuqara), the needy (masakin), those employed to collect Zakat (amilin), those whose hearts are to be reconciled (mu'allafatu qulubuhum), freeing captives/slaves (fi al-riqab), those in debt (al-gharimin), in the cause of Allah (fi sabilillah), and the wayfarer (ibn al-sabil). This is the widely accepted and authoritative classification in Islamic jurisprudence, making the correct answer 8 (option B).

According to Islamic teachings, the Hellfire (Jahannam) has seven gates. This is explicitly mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Hijr (15:44): "Indeed, Hellfire is a place of ambush, a dwelling for the transgressors, wherein they will remain for ages [unending]. They will not taste therein [any] coolness or drink except scalding water and [foul] purulence - an appropriate recompense." The verse states that Hell has seven gates, each assigned to different groups of sinners. This is supported by various Islamic scholarly interpretations and Hadith literature that describe the seven levels or gates of Hell, each with different punishments for different types of sinners. Therefore, the correct answer is D (7).

Namaz-e-Tarawih is a Sunnah prayer performed during the nights of Ramadan after Isha prayer. It is not obligatory (Farz) or Wajib, but highly recommended as a Sunnah practice.

There are exactly 6 Surahs in the Quran named after Prophets: Surah Muhammad(PBUH), Surah Yunus, Surah Hud, Surah Yusuf, Surah Ibrahim and Surah Nuh.

At the time of Mawakhat (the pact of brotherhood in early Islamic history), there were 46 Muhajireen (emigrants from Mecca) paired with Ansar (helpers from Medina). This number is historically accepted in Islamic sources.

The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated on 21st August 1979, making option A the correct answer. This ordinance was a significant legal step in implementing Islamic financial obligations in Pakistan.

There are two prayers in Islam that do not have an Azan: the Sunnah prayers before Fajr and the Witr prayer. The five obligatory prayers all have an Azan. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

Hazrat Yaqoob (AS) is known by the title 'Israel' in Islamic tradition, which is why the twelve tribes of Israel are named after his sons. This title is unique to him among the prophets.

Shah Wali Ullah translated the Holy Quran into Persian to make it accessible to a wider audience in the Indian subcontinent, as Persian was the scholarly and administrative language at the time.

The nisab (minimum amount) of gold on which Zakat is due is traditionally set at 87.48 grams of pure gold, equivalent to 20 mithqāl or 7.5 tola. This is the widely accepted standard for zakat liability on gold. The other options represent different weights or purities but are not the standard nisab. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: 87.48 grams of gold.

The father of the last Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was Abdullah. This is a well-established fact in Islamic history.

Imam Bukhari, the famous Islamic scholar, is buried in Samarkand, which is located in present-day Uzbekistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Uzbekistan.

Sheikh Muhammad Abduh was born in Egypt in 1849. He was a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer from Egypt, making option C the correct answer.

Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband was founded in 1866 by Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi along with other scholars. He is widely recognized as the principal founder of this Islamic seminary.

At the time of Mawakhat (the Brotherhood pact between the Muhajireen and Ansar), there were approximately 40 Muhajireen involved. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic history.