Islamic Studies

Historical sources indicate that Hazrat Khadija (RA) was born around 565 CE and the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born in 570 CE, making her approximately 5 years older than him. At the time of their marriage, when the Prophet was about 25 years old, Khadija was roughly 30 years old. Although some sources mention different age differences, the most widely accepted and historically supported age difference is about 5 years, not 9 or 15 years as sometimes claimed.

According to Islamic tradition and multiple authentic narrations about Isra and Mi'raj, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ascended through the seven heavens and met different prophets in each heaven. Hazrat Yaqub (A.S) is traditionally reported to have been met by the Prophet in the 3rd heaven, not the 4th. The 1st heaven had Adam, the 2nd had Isa and Yahya, the 3rd had Yusuf (Joseph), the 4th had Idris, the 5th had Harun, the 6th had Musa, and the 7th had Ibrahim. Therefore, the correct answer is '3rd' heaven.

Hazrat Khadija (RA), the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), passed away in 619 A.D., a year known as the Year of Sorrow in Islamic history.

Four surahs of the Holy Quran begin with the disjointed letters 'Ha-meem' (حٰم). These are Surahs 40 (Ghafir), 41 (Fussilat), 42 (Ash-Shura), and 43 (Az-Zukhruf).

The grave of Hazrat Ayub (AS), also known as Prophet Job, is traditionally believed to be located in Syria, specifically in the region of Salihiyah near the city of Al-Suwayda. Therefore, option A (Syria) is correct.

Hazrat Yaqub (AS), also known as Jacob, is traditionally believed to be buried in the Cave of the Patriarchs (Ibrahimi Mosque) located in the city of Hebron in the West Bank. The West Bank is a territory that is geographically part of the region of Jordan historically and politically distinct from Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the correct location is closest to option D (Jordan) among the given choices, as the West Bank lies adjacent to Jordan. The original answer 'A' (Syria) is incorrect, and the explanation incorrectly stated Nablus in Syria, which is factually wrong. Hebron is the accurate city for the burial site of Hazrat Yaqub (AS).

In Islamic funeral rites, a male is typically shrouded in two white sheets (kafan) before burial. This practice is based on traditional Islamic teachings regarding the preparation of the deceased for burial.

Hazrat Khadija (RA) is widely known in Islamic tradition as 'Umm al-Mu'minin' (Mother of the Believers) and is often referred to as the 'Mother of all Females' due to her status as the first Muslim woman and the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The title 'Mother of the Muslims' is generally reserved for Aisha (RA).

Eid ul Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar, known as Dhu al-Hijjah (also spelled Zil Hajj). This day marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

Hazrat Khadija (RA) was married monogamously to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for approximately 23 years until her death. This duration is well documented in Islamic history.