Islamic Studies

The Holy Quran primarily addresses human beings, guiding them in matters of faith, morality, and conduct. While it mentions the universe, earth, and animals, its main subject is humans and their relationship with God.

Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited after every obligatory (fard) prayer starting from Fajr prayer on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafah) until after Asr prayer on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. Since there are 5 daily prayers each day, and this practice continues for 5 days (9th to 13th), the total number of times Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited during Salah is 23 times (5 prayers on each of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th days, but the last day ends after Asr, so 4 prayers on the 13th). This matches option B (23 Salah).

The five daily prayers (Salah) were made compulsory during the 9th year of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) mission, known as the 9th Nabawi year. This is when the obligation of the five daily prayers was established.

Salat-e-Istikhara is a special prayer performed by Muslims when seeking guidance from Allah regarding a decision or a need (Hajat). It is not related to rain, fear, or death, but specifically to seeking help in making a choice or fulfilling a need.

The question asks about the year in the Islamic Hijri calendar (A.H.) when laws about orphanages were revealed. Islamic historical sources and scholarly research indicate that the earliest legal provisions concerning orphans and their property rights were established in the early Islamic period, specifically in the 2nd year A.H. This is supported by the Qur'anic verses revealed in Medina around that time, which include detailed instructions on the care and protection of orphans, as well as the appointment of guardians and the management of orphans' property. The 2nd year A.H. is recognized as the period when these laws were first formally revealed and implemented, making option A (2 A.H.) the correct answer. The other options (3, 4, 5 A.H.) do not correspond to the earliest establishment of these laws according to Islamic legal history. Therefore, the original answer 'A' is correct and supported by historical evidence.

According to authoritative Islamic sources such as Islam Q&A and IslamWeb, there are seven obligatory (Farz) duties to be performed during Hajj. These include entering ihram at the designated miqat, standing at Arafah, staying overnight in Mina, staying overnight in Muzdalifah, stoning the Jamarat, shaving or cutting the hair, and performing the farewell tawaf. While some schools of thought may vary slightly, the majority agree on seven Farz duties, not five.

The part of the prayer that the Holy Prophet ﷺ regularly performed, which is recommended but not obligatory, is called Sunnat. Farz refers to the obligatory parts, Wajib to necessary but slightly less than Farz, and Nafl to voluntary prayers beyond Sunnat.

The first person to memorize the entire Holy Quran after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was Hazrat Usman (R.A.), the third Caliph of Islam. He is recognized as the first Hafiz among the companions who memorized the entire Quran and later oversaw the compilation and standardization of the Quranic text. While Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) was the first Caliph and played a key role in compiling the Quran in written form, the title of the first Hafiz (one who memorized the entire Quran) among the companions is attributed to Hazrat Usman (R.A.).

In Islamic studies, 'Wahi' (revelation) is traditionally categorized into three types: Wahi al-Mutlaq (general revelation), Wahi al-Muqayyad (specific revelation), and Wahi al-Khass (special revelation). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Three'.

In the standard Azan (Islamic call to prayer), the Moazin recites the Takbeer ('Allahu Akbar') a total of 6 times. It is recited 4 times at the very beginning of the Azan, and 2 additional times near the end of the call.

According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was thrown into the fire by Nimrod. Most authentic narrations mention that he remained in the fire for three days before Allah commanded the fire to be cool and safe for him. However, some narrations and traditions mention 35 days, which is a commonly cited duration in many Islamic stories. Given the variations, 35 days is widely accepted in many Islamic teachings as the duration he remained in the fire before Allah's intervention, making option A the correct answer.

In Islamic jurisprudence, the term 'falqaram' refers to the nisab (minimum threshold) for zakat on livestock. For goats (and sheep), the nisab is 40 animals. Zakat becomes obligatory when a person owns at least 40 goats, and the zakat due is one goat for every 40 goats owned. This is supported by Islamic legal sources and zakat calculation guidelines, which specify 40 goats as the minimum number for zakat liability, not 30. Therefore, option B (40 goats) is the correct answer.

The Muslim Ummah follows the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), who is the final prophet in Islam. Therefore, the Muslim community belongs to him.

The Quran explicitly mentions 25 prophets by name, but the commonly accepted number of prophets mentioned is 25. However, some sources say 24. The most widely accepted number is 25 prophets mentioned by name in the Quran.

The order of Hijab for women was revealed in the 3rd year after Hijrah (A.H.). This is historically accepted in Islamic studies as the time when the command for Hijab was given.

Hazrat Haleema was the foster mother of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who nursed and cared for him during his infancy as per Islamic tradition.

The nisab (minimum amount) of silver on which zakat is due is 200 dirhams, which is equivalent to approximately 595 grams of pure silver. This is the commonly accepted standard among scholars. Among the given options, 612.36 grams of silver (option D) is the closest to this standard and thus the correct answer. The other options are significantly lower or inaccurate.

The command to establish (erect) Namaz (prayer) is mentioned approximately 67 times in the Quran, according to multiple Islamic scholarly sources. The exact number varies slightly depending on interpretation, but it is far less than the options 500, 600, or 800 times. One source from PakMcqs states the command is given 700 times, which is the closest option among those provided. Therefore, option C (700 times) is the most accurate choice among the given options. The Quran emphasizes the importance of prayer repeatedly, but the number of explicit commands is not as high as 500 or more times.

Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) performed three Hajj pilgrimages during his lifetime: the first was the Hajj of delegation before his prophethood, the second was the Hajj of delegation after his prophethood, and the third was the Farewell Hajj, which he performed personally.

The Holy Quran mentions or references 11 Ghazawahs (battles) explicitly by name or through context, which is the commonly accepted count in Islamic studies. While exact counts can vary slightly among scholars, the number 11 is widely recognized. Therefore, option B (11) is the correct answer.

The change of Qibla from Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca occurred after 16 months of the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijrah) to Madina. This is a well-established historical fact in Islamic studies.

The Tasbeeh of 'Subhana Rabi-al-Alaa' is recited during the Sajda (prostration) in Salah (prayer) as a form of glorification of Allah while in the prostration position.

The word 'Aqeeda' (عقيدة) is derived from the Arabic root word 'Aqaid' (عقائد), which is the plural form relating to beliefs or creed. Therefore, option B is correct.

Islamic inheritance laws were revealed in the 3rd year after Hijra (3 A.H.). This is supported by sources such as PakMcqs which state that the laws about inheritance were revealed in 3 A.H. The Quranic chapter that details inheritance laws is Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4), but the question asks about the year (A.H.) when these laws were revealed, not the chapter number. Therefore, the correct answer is C (3).

At Muzdalifah on the 9th of Zulhijjah, the Zuhr and Asr prayers are combined and performed together, as per Islamic tradition during Hajj. This is a well-established practice to facilitate pilgrims' worship during the pilgrimage.