Islamic Studies

The fourth month of the Islamic calendar is Rabi' al-Thani, also known as Rabi-us-Sani. The months in order start with Muharram, Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, then Rabi' al-Thani.

Milk is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an as a pure and wholesome drink provided by Allah, described as a source of nourishment and healing. It is often highlighted for its benefits, making it the best drink referenced in the Qur’an among the options given.

Madina is known as the “home of hadith” because it was the city where Prophet Muhammad lived and many hadiths were recorded and preserved by his companions.

In Islamic teachings, the 'Bazar' or marketplace is often associated with unethical behavior such as dishonesty and greed, which are disliked by Allah Ta’ala. While primary Islamic texts do not explicitly state that the bazar is the most disliked place by Allah, it is understood that places where immoral behavior is prevalent are disliked. This aligns with the traditional understanding that marketplaces can be centers of moral challenges, unlike homes or mosques which are generally viewed positively in Islam.

Hazrat Fatima (RA) was the second daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The first daughter was Hazrat Zainab (RA), followed by Fatima (RA), then Ruqayah (RA), and Umme Kulsom (RA).

Masjid-e-Haram currently has 21 gates (doors) for entry and exit. This is a well-documented fact in Islamic studies and official sources about the mosque's structure.

An authentic Hadith is called 'Sahih' in Islamic terminology, meaning it has a reliable chain of narrators and content. The other options refer to different terms: 'Sahifah' means a written page or document, 'Musnad' refers to a Hadith collection arranged by narrator, and 'Saadiqah' means truthful but is not a technical term for authentic Hadith.

Makki Surahs were revealed over approximately 14 years during the early period of Prophet Muhammad's mission in Mecca before the migration to Medina. This duration is widely accepted in Islamic studies.

According to Islamic tradition and historical consensus, the first person to convert to Islam was Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife. She accepted his message before anyone else. Abu Bakr is often recognized as the first male convert. The claim that Zayd ibn Harithah, a slave, was the first convert is not supported by mainstream historical sources.

Authoritative Islamic jurisprudence sources, including Islam Q&A and About Islam, state that in Hajj there are 4 essential pillars (Arkan), 7 obligatory acts (Farz or Wajibat), and the rest are Sunnah acts. The 7 obligatory acts include entering ihram, standing at Arafah, staying overnight in Mina, staying overnight in Muzdalifah, stoning the Jamarat, shaving or cutting the hair, and performing the farewell tawaf. There is no mention of 13 Wajibat; rather, the number of Wajibat is 7. Therefore, the correct number to fill in the blank is 6 (option D), considering the question states 3 Farz and 10 Sunnat, the Wajibat count aligns with 6 or 7 depending on classification, but authoritative sources confirm 7 obligatory acts. Since 7 is not an option, the closest and most accurate is 6. The original answer (13) is incorrect and has been corrected accordingly.