Islamic Studies

The largest army that ever marched out of Madina was approximately 40,000 strong, notably during the Battle of Tabuk. This makes option C (40000) the correct answer, as historical records indicate this was the size of the army.

Banu Quraiza, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qainuqa were three Jewish tribes that lived in Medina during the time of Prophet Muhammad. They are historically recognized as Jewish tribes, making option C correct.

The earliest known translation of the Holy Quran into Persian was undertaken by Salman al-Farsi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, in the first century Hijri. Hazrat Majdad Alif Sani is not historically recognized as the first translator of the Quran into Persian. Shah Wali Ullah was a prominent Islamic scholar but did not translate the Quran into Persian. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani is also not known for translating the Quran into Persian. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as none of the listed individuals were the first to translate the Quran into Persian.

The creation of human beings is mentioned in Surah Al-Hajj (22:5), which describes the stages of human creation. Surah Al-Hijr and Surah Hadid do not specifically focus on human creation in the same way. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Battle of Siffin was fought between Hazrat Ali (A.S) and Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan. This battle was a significant conflict during the early Islamic period, marking a major event in Islamic history.

Angel Jibrael (Gabriel) is known in Islamic tradition as the messenger who delivered Allah's revelations to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The other angels have different roles, such as Mikael (Michael) who provides sustenance, Israfeel who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment, and Izraeel who is the angel of death.

The title 'Hibbatullah' means 'Gift of Allah' and is commonly attributed to Prophet Zakariya (Hazrat Zakriyya A.S) due to the miraculous birth of his son Yahya (John the Baptist) in old age. Therefore, option A is correct.

Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) was martyred by Abu Lu’Lu’a Firuz, a Persian slave who attacked him with a dagger. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic history.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had four daughters: Zainab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah. This is a well-established fact in Islamic history.

Namaz-e-Khasoof is the special prayer performed during a solar eclipse. Islamic teachings specify that this prayer is offered when the sun is eclipsed, as a way to seek forgiveness and reflect on Allah's power during this rare natural event. There is a similar prayer called Namaz-e-Kusoof for lunar eclipses, but Namaz-e-Khasoof specifically refers to the solar eclipse prayer. The prayer is performed while the eclipse is occurring and ends when the eclipse finishes.

The Battle of Yarmouk was a major battle fought in 636 CE between the Muslim Arab forces and the Byzantine Empire, commonly referred to as Romans in historical Islamic texts. This battle was decisive in the Muslim conquest of the Levant.

The title 'Zunoorain' (also spelled Zunnurain or Zulnoorain) means 'possessor of the two lights' and is specifically attributed to Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA), the third Caliph of Islam. He earned this title because he was married to two daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), first Ruqayyah and after her death, Umm Kulthum. This unique distinction is not attributed to the other companions listed in the options.

Based on authoritative Quranic sources and tafsir, Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) is mentioned 20 times in Surah Al-Baqarah. This count is supported by Quran.com and other Islamic scholarly references, which indicate that the number 20 is the accurate count of his mentions in this Surah. Therefore, option D is correct.

Cave Hira is located in the mountain called Jabal al-Nour (also known as Mount Hira or Mount Noor), which means 'Mountain of the Light.' This mountain is near Mecca and is the site where Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran. Among the options given, 'An-Noor' corresponds to Jabal al-Nour, the correct mountain. The other options (As-Safa, Sil, Uhud) are different mountains or locations and are not associated with Cave Hira.

Surah Al-Imran (Chapter 3 of the Quran) mentions the Battle of Badr (Ghazwah Badar) explicitly, highlighting its significance in Islamic history. The other battles mentioned are not referenced in this Surah.

The term "Darul Imarat" translates to "Governor House" or "Governor's residence" in Arabic and Urdu, referring to the official residence of a governor. This makes option B correct.

Hazrat Ishaaq (A.S) is recognized in Islamic tradition as a prophet and is considered an ancestor of the Jewish people, making 'Jews' the correct answer. This aligns with Islamic teachings that link him to the lineage of the Israelites.

The title 'Rooh Ullah' (روح اللہ) means 'Spirit of Allah' and is traditionally attributed to Prophet Hazrat Esa (A.S), known as Jesus in Christianity. This title signifies his special creation by Allah's spirit without a father.

Surah An-Naml (Chapter 27) uniquely contains two occurrences of the phrase 'Bismillah ir Rahman ir Raheem.' The first is at the beginning of the Surah, as is standard for most Surahs, and the second occurrence is embedded within verse 30. This second Bismillah is part of a royal letter from Prophet Solomon to the Queen of Sheba, starting with the phrase 'Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.' This is the only Surah in the Quran with two Bismillahs, and the second one is specifically at ayah 30, making option C the correct answer.

Angel Jibrael (Gabriel) is known in Islamic tradition as the messenger who delivered Allah's revelations to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The other angels have different roles, such as Mikael (Michael) responsible for nature, Israfeel who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment, and Izraeel who is the Angel of Death.

Siha e Sitta refers to the six authentic books of Hadith in Sunni Islam, making option B (6) the correct answer.

The name 'Ahmed' was mentioned in earlier scriptures and is one of the names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as revealed in Islamic tradition, not suggested by any individual such as his mother, grandfather, or uncle. Therefore, none of the options A, B, or C are correct.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He acted as the scribe during the treaty negotiations and wrote out the terms of the treaty. This is well documented in Islamic historical sources and scholarly accounts. The initial answer stating Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) as the scribe is incorrect.

The literal meaning of 'Iblees' is derived from the Arabic root ب-ل-س (b-l-s), which conveys the sense of 'despair' or 'to remain in grief.' Therefore, the name 'Iblees' essentially means 'the one who is in despair' or 'the despondent one.' This aligns with the common interpretation of the name as related to 'disputation' or 'contention,' reflecting Iblees's role as the one who disputes or argues against God's commands. Hence, option B, 'Disputation,' is the most accurate among the given choices.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had three biological sons: Qasim, Abdullah, and Ibrahim. Qasim and Abdullah were born to his first wife Khadijah and died in infancy. Ibrahim was born to Maria al-Qibtiyya and also died in infancy. Therefore, the total number of sons is three, although none survived to adulthood.