Islamic Studies

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in the month of Rabi' al-Awwal according to the Islamic lunar calendar, which is widely accepted in Islamic history.

On 24th September 622 AD, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) migrated from Mecca to Madina, an event known as the Hijrah, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

The title 'Khateeb-ul-Anbia' means 'The Orator of the Prophets' and is attributed to Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) due to his eloquence and powerful speeches in calling people to monotheism.

The fifth belief in Iman-e-Mufassal is the belief in the Last Day (Yawm al-Akhir), which is the Day of Judgment when all humans will be resurrected and judged by Allah. This belief encompasses both the resurrection and the judgment. The terms 'Day of Resurrection' and 'Day of Judgment' are often used interchangeably in Islamic theology to refer to this final day. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'The day of judgment.' Option C, 'The day of Resurrection,' is not typically listed separately as the fifth belief but is part of the belief in the Last Day.

The question as originally posed is based on a misunderstanding. Rak'ah (plural: Rak'ahs) are units of Islamic prayer (Salah), not something contained in the Holy Quran itself. However, the total number of obligatory Rak'ahs in the five daily prayers is traditionally counted as 17 (2 for Fajr, 4 for Zuhr, 4 for Asr, 3 for Maghrib, and 4 for Isha). The numbers given in the options (460, 490, 558, 570) do not correspond to any recognized count of Rak'ahs related to the Quran or daily prayers. Since the original question is factually incorrect in its premise, it should be revised or removed. If the intent is to ask about the total number of Rak'ahs in the five daily prayers, the correct total is 17, which is not among the options. Therefore, the question is invalid as stated. The original answer (D: 570) is incorrect. Rak'ahs are units of prayer, not contained in the Quran, and the number 570 is not a recognized figure in Islamic practice or scholarship.

In Iman-e-Mufassal, the seventh belief is that good and bad are predetermined by Allah, which refers to divine predestination (Qadar). The day of resurrection and the day of judgment are separate beliefs, but the seventh specifically concerns predestination.

According to Islamic teachings, Hazrat Adam (Prophet Adam) is considered the first prophet and was a Muslim, meaning he submitted to the one true God. Islam teaches that all prophets preached the same fundamental message of monotheism, which is the essence of Islam.

After Hazrat Umar (R.A), the manuscript of the Quran compiled by Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was entrusted to Hazrat Hafsa (R.A), who is one of the Ummahāt al-Mu'minīn (Mothers of the Believers). She preserved it carefully until it was used during the caliphate of Uthman (R.A) for standardizing the Quranic text.

Ayat-ul-Kursi (Verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah) is widely known as 'Sardar ul Ayat' (the Chief of Verses) due to its profound meaning and significance in Islamic teachings.

Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (R.A) was appointed by Caliph Abu Bakr (R.A) as the head of the committee responsible for compiling the Quran into a single mushaf after the Battle of Yamama. This committee prepared the official copies of the Quran, ensuring its preservation.

The most important event of the Sixth Hijrah (migration) is the Meesaq-e-Madina, the pledge of allegiance made by the people of Medina to Prophet Muhammad, establishing the first Islamic state and community. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah occurred later and is not part of the Sixth Hijrah events.

The letter 'Alif' is the most frequently used letter in the Holy Quran, as it appears in many words and is a fundamental letter in Arabic script. This makes option A the correct answer.

The 5th pillar of Islam is Hajj, which is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially able. Tauheed refers to the oneness of God, Namaz is the ritual prayer (the 2nd pillar), and Zakat is the obligatory charity (the 3rd pillar).

Islam is the common value that unites the people of Pakistan, as the majority of the population follows Islam, which shapes cultural and social norms across diverse ethnic groups.

There are 32 Makki Surahs in the Holy Quran, which were revealed before the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Medina. This is a well-established fact in Islamic studies.

The Meesaq-e-Madina, also known as the Constitution of Medina, is widely regarded as the first written constitution in the world, establishing governance and social contracts among the diverse communities in Medina during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The other options are either unrelated or not constitutions.

According to Islamic historical sources and narrations attributed to Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas, the last revelation (Wahi) was sent down to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) three days before his death. This is a commonly accepted narration among scholars and is consistent with traditional Islamic accounts of the Prophet's final days.

The Yamama War was fought against Musaylimah (Muselama Kazab), who falsely claimed prophethood after the death of Prophet Muhammad. He led a large following, prompting the Muslims to confront him in the Battle of Yamama to suppress his rebellion.

Zakat was made obligatory (Farz) in the 1st Hijri year during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), shortly after the migration to Medina. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Ist Hijri'.

The Second Pillar of Islam is Salah (Namaz), which refers to the ritual prayer performed five times a day by Muslims. This is a fundamental act of worship and one of the five pillars that structure Islamic practice.

In Islamic teachings, 'Amal' (action) is fundamentally based on 'Iman' (faith). Actions in Islam are meaningful and accepted when they are performed with sincere faith. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Faith'.

Hazrat Ayesha (RA) was known by multiple titles including Tahira (the pure), Siddiqa (the truthful), and Umm-ul-Masakeen (mother of the poor). Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of them' as she held all these titles.

The second migration to Habshah (Abyssinia) took place around 620 AD when a larger group of Muslims sought refuge from persecution in Mecca. This is historically accepted as the time of the second migration, making option D correct.

The Hijrah (migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina) began in the 10th year of Prophethood (Nabawat), specifically on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. This date marks the start of the Islamic calendar.

In Islamic belief, Kiraman Katibeen are the two angels assigned to every person; one records good deeds and the other records bad deeds. This matches option A, making it the correct answer.