Islamic Studies

The 23rd Para (Juz) of the Holy Quran officially begins with the verse starting with 'Wa Mali' (وَمَا لِيَ), which is the first phrase of the first verse in that Juz. The official name of the Juz is not a Surah name but is commonly referred to by the first few words of the first verse in that Juz. Therefore, 'Wa Mali' is a correct informal reference to the 23rd Para. The official Surah that starts in this Juz is Al-Mu'minun (The Believers), but the Juz itself is named by the starting phrase of the first verse in it, which is 'Wa Mali'. Hence, option A is correct.

Islamic tradition recognizes four sacred months known for their religious significance during which fighting is prohibited: Muharram, Rajab, Dhu'l-Qa'dah, and Dhu'l-Hijjah. These months are distinguished due to important events and observances in Islam, such as the Day of Ashura in Muharram and the Hajj pilgrimage in Dhu'l-Hijjah. While other months like Ramadan are also highly significant for fasting and worship, the term 'famous Islamic months' commonly refers to these four sacred months mentioned in the Quran (9:36).

In Islamic teachings, voluntary (Nafl) acts of worship performed in the month of Ramadan carry multiplied rewards, and good deeds are greatly increased in value. While Nafl and Fard remain different in obligation, the reward for Nafl prayers in Ramadan is significantly increased compared to other months.

Islamic teachings emphasize that good deeds during Ramadan are rewarded many times over, with some hadiths mentioning rewards multiplied from ten to seven hundred times. While there is no explicit, universally authenticated hadith stating that one Farz prayer equals exactly 70 Sunnah prayers, it is commonly understood in Islamic tradition that the reward for obligatory (Farz) prayers during Ramadan is greatly multiplied compared to Sunnah prayers. This multiplication is often cited as 70 times or more in various narrations and scholarly explanations, highlighting the increased spiritual reward during the holy month. Therefore, option A (70 Sunnah prayers) is the best supported answer based on traditional Islamic teachings and common scholarly views.

Hazrat Khadija (RA), the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), passed away on the 10th of Ramadan in the 10th year of Prophethood (Nabvi). This date is historically significant in Islamic history.

The grave of Hazrat Yahya (A.S), known as John the Baptist in Christianity, is traditionally believed to be in the city of Al-Maghtas near the Jordan River, which is in Jordan. Therefore, option D is correct.

According to Islamic tradition and historical accounts, the grave of Hazrat Loot (A.S) is believed to be located near Hebron in the West Bank, which is part of the region historically associated with Iraq/Palestine area rather than Syria, Lebanon, or Saudi Arabia. The site known as Maqam al-Lut is in the town of Bani Na'im, near Hebron. Therefore, the correct answer is D (Iraq) if considering the broader historical region, but more precisely it is near Hebron in the West Bank (Palestine). Since Iraq is the closest option among the given choices, D is the most accurate answer.

Hazrat Khadija (RA) belonged to the tribe of Banu Khazeema. This is historically accurate as she was from the Banu Khazeema clan of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca.

According to Islamic tradition, Hazrat Ibraheem (A.S) met the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the 3rd heaven during the Isra and Mi'raj journey. This event is significant in Islamic teachings about the Prophet's ascension.

Taraweeh prayers are performed at night during Ramadan after the Isha prayer. The most commonly practiced number in many Islamic traditions is 20 rakats, based on the practice of the Caliph Umar (RA) and the consensus of many scholars.