Islamic Studies

Hazrat Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib embraced Islam in the seventh year of the Prophethood (Seventh Nabvi year), which is historically documented as the time he accepted Islam after hearing about the Prophet Muhammad's message.

Islamic tradition holds that Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) is foretold in earlier scriptures such as the Torah and the Gospel, where he is referred to by names including 'Ahmad,' meaning 'the praised one.' This is supported by Quranic verses (e.g., 7:157 and 61:6) which Muslims interpret as indicating that the Prophet Muhammad was mentioned in previous scriptures by this name. While the original Hebrew Torah does not explicitly contain the Arabic name 'Ahmad,' the Islamic belief is based on prophetic allusions and interpretations rather than direct textual evidence in the current Torah manuscripts. The other options (Muhammad, Farooq, Tayyab) are not traditionally associated with references to the Prophet Muhammad in the Torah.

Surah Al A'raaf refers to 'The Heights' or the 'Elevated Place,' which is traditionally understood as the borderland between Heaven and Hell where people await their final judgment. Therefore, option C is correct.

The Qibla was changed in the 1st Hijri year, specifically in the 2nd year after the Hijra, when Muslims were initially directed to pray towards Jerusalem and then changed to face the Kaaba in Mecca.

Historical records indicate that the Battle of Tabook expedition lasted approximately 18 days, during which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stayed in the area before returning to Medina.

The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah) was established in Baghdad during the reign of Caliph Al-Ma'mun, who was known for his patronage of knowledge and translation of scientific works. Therefore, option B is correct.

Historical sources widely agree that Hazrat Imam Shafi was born in 150 AH (767 CE), not 140 AH. This is supported by authoritative Islamic historical references and encyclopedias. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, 150 AH. The original explanation incorrectly stated 140 AH as the birth year, which has been corrected here.

Ayat-ul-Kursi is verse number 255 in Surah Al-Baqarah, which is widely recognized and memorized in Islamic tradition.

Hazrat Ruqayya (R.A) and Hazrat Umm Kulthum (R.A), daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), were initially engaged to the two sons of Abu Lahab. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic studies.

According to Islamic teachings, Iblees (Satan) urged Hazrat Adam (A.S) to taste the prohibited tree, leading to his fall from Paradise. Neither Hazrat Jibraeel (AS) nor Hazrat Hawwa (AS) urged him to do so.