Islamic Studies

Jannat al-Baqi is a famous cemetery located in Madina, Saudi Arabia, known for being the resting place of many of the Prophet Muhammad's family and companions. Therefore, the correct answer is Madina.

Only one Surah of the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Mulk (Surah 67), begins with the word "Tabaraka" (تَبَارَکَ). Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

The fifth month of the Islamic calendar is Jamadi-ul-Awwal. The Islamic calendar starts with Muharram as the first month, followed by Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, Rabi' al-Thani, and then Jamadi-ul-Awwal as the fifth month.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan (also spelled Ramzan or Ramadhan). Shawwal is the tenth month, following Ramadan. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and Ramadan is a significant month observed by Muslims worldwide with fasting and prayer. The original explanation incorrectly stated that Shawwal is the ninth month and that Ramzan is the ninth month in the Gregorian calendar, which is incorrect. Ramzan is not part of the Gregorian calendar; it is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

There are 5 farz (obligatory acts) in wudu according to Islamic jurisprudence, which include washing the face, washing the arms up to the elbows, wiping the head, washing the feet up to the ankles, and performing the actions in order. Therefore, option C (5) is correct.

According to Islamic teachings and the Quranic verse 9:60, Zakat is to be given to eight specific categories: the poor, the needy, those employed to collect Zakat, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, captives/slaves, debtors, those fighting in the cause of Allah, and wayfarers. Close family members such as parents, spouses, and children are generally not entitled to receive Zakat because they are already financially obligated to be supported by the giver. However, relatives like uncles and sisters can receive Zakat if they fall into one of the eligible categories (e.g., poor or needy). Husbands are not eligible recipients of Zakat. Therefore, option B, which lists Uncle, Sister, and Husband, correctly identifies individuals not entitled to receive Zakat, since husbands are not eligible and uncles and sisters are only eligible if they qualify under the categories. The explanation clarifies that close family members like parents, spouses, and children are excluded from receiving Zakat directly.

In Islamic terminology related to Hajj, a person intending to perform only Hajj at Meeqat is called 'Mufrid'. This term specifically refers to performing Hajj alone without combining it with Umrah.

The third son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad was Abu’l-Aas ibn al-Rabee, who was married to Zainab, the Prophet's eldest daughter. The Prophet's other daughters were married to different men: Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum were married to Uthman ibn Affan (who was thus a son-in-law twice over), and Fatimah was married to Ali ibn Abi Talib. Utbah ibn Abi Lahab was not a son-in-law of the Prophet. Therefore, among the options given, Abu’l-Aas ibn al-Rabee is the correct answer as the third son-in-law, following Ali and Uthman.

The creation of heaven and earth is mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman (Surah 55), which highlights the blessings and creation of Allah, including the heavens and the earth. The other Surahs listed do not primarily focus on the creation theme.

The biggest animal mentioned in the Holy Qur’an is the elephant, referenced in the story of the Year of the Elephant (Surah Al-Fil). Whales and fish are mentioned but are not described as the biggest, and anaconda is not mentioned in the Qur’an.