Islamic Studies

The word "Islam" linguistically means "submission" or "obedience," specifically submission to the will of Allah. This is the core verbal meaning of the term in Arabic.

According to Islamic tradition, the nation of Hood was destroyed after seven days of continuous rain and storm, which is why option C is correct.

The opposite of Tauheed (the concept of monotheism in Islam) is Shirk, which means associating partners with Allah. This directly contrasts the belief in the oneness of God.

Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was approximately 40 years and 11 months old when he received the first revelation (Wahi) at the age of 40. This is a well-established fact in Islamic history.

The ritual of throwing stones (Ramy al-Jamarat) is performed during the Hajj pilgrimage on the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Zulhijjah. The first day, the 10th of Zulhijjah, coincides with Eid al-Adha and is the main day when pilgrims throw seven pebbles at the three stone pillars in Mina. The stoning ritual continues on the 11th and 12th days as well. The 9th of Zulhijjah is the Day of Arafah, not the 10th. Therefore, the correct answer for the date when Ramy al-Jamarat is performed during Jumeraat is the 10th Zulhijjah.

Salat-e-Istikhara is a prayer performed to seek guidance from Allah and is considered Mustahab (recommended) in Islamic jurisprudence, rather than Nafl (voluntary but less emphasized).

Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A) is known to have said that Zakat is the treasure of Islam, emphasizing its importance in the Islamic economic system. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) established Zakat but this specific phrase is attributed to Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A).

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was gifted with the command of Namaz (prayer) during the event of Miraj, his night journey and ascension to the heavens, where he was instructed by Allah to establish the five daily prayers.

The basic pillars of belief in Islam, known as the Articles of Faith (Iman), are six in number: belief in Allah, angels, revealed books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine predestination. Therefore, the correct answer is Six.

The Hijrat (migration) to Madina took place in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. This event is historically significant and well-documented.

Surah Yaseen is widely known as the 'Heart of the Quran' due to its comprehensive message and spiritual significance in Islamic tradition.

The five compulsory (fard) daily prayers in Islam are Fajr, Dhuhr (Zuhur), Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Therefore, the missing prayer in the list is Isha, making option C correct.

Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first woman to accept Islam. She was the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and supported him from the beginning of his prophethood.

Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) performed Hajj in the 9th Hijri year, known as the Farewell Pilgrimage, which was his only Hajj and holds great significance in Islamic history.

Tawaaf refers to the act of circling around the Kaaba, which is a fundamental ritual in Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah). This distinguishes it clearly from other rituals such as traveling between Safa and Marwah or staying at Arafat.

The Tasbeeh of 'Subhana Rabi-al-Azeem' is traditionally recited during the Sajda (prostration) in Salah, not during Ruku (bowing) or Qaada (sitting).

Interest (riba) was prohibited in Islam during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, which corresponds to the 1st century A.H. The Quran revealed explicit prohibitions against riba in the early Medinan period, roughly between 2 A.H. and 5 A.H. This means the prohibition was established very early in Islamic history, not in the 7th century A.H. as the original question suggested. The 7th century A.H. corresponds to the 13th century CE, which is much later than the actual prohibition. Therefore, the correct answer is the 5th century A.H. or earlier, with the earliest clear prohibitions appearing in the early Medinan period (2-5 A.H.). Since the options do not include the 1st century A.H., the closest correct answer is the 5th century A.H., which is the earliest option given.

According to Islamic tradition and supported by authoritative Islamic sources including Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Quranic exegesis, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was 86 years old when his son Ismael (A.S) was born. This is a widely accepted view among Muslim scholars and is consistent with the Quranic narrative and Hadith literature. The question's original correct answer was marked as 'A' (84), which is incorrect. The correct answer is 'C' (86).

Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) proposed the compilation of the Holy Quran after many Quran memorizers were martyred in battles, to preserve the Quran in a single written book. This initiative was later completed under Caliph Usman (R.A).

Muzdalifah is located between Mina and Arafat, making option B correct. It is a key site during the Hajj pilgrimage where pilgrims spend the night after leaving Arafat and before proceeding to Mina.

Namaz-e-Taraveeh is a special prayer performed after the Isha prayer during Ramadan and before the Fajr prayer. Therefore, it is offered between the Salats of Isha and Fajr, making option A correct.

Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S) are traditionally recognized as the first to perform the Hajj at the Kaaba (Bait-Ullah) after its construction. This is a well-established belief in Islamic teachings, whereas Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S) are not associated with performing Hajj.

The question likely refers to the nation of Hood, which according to Islamic tradition was destroyed by a plague of mosquitoes (Azaab of Mosquitoes), making option C the correct answer. Other options like flood, continuous rain, or earthquake are not associated with the destruction of the nation of Hood.

Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) is considered Farz-e-Kaffaya, meaning it is a communal obligation. If some members of the community perform it, the obligation is lifted from others.

Surah Ar-Rahman is often referred to as the 'beauty of the Quran' due to its poetic style and repeated refrain emphasizing Allah's blessings, making option B correct.