Islamic Studies

The cave of Hira is approximately 3 miles from Makkah, located on Jabal al-Nour to the north of the city. The cave of Soar (Thawr) is about 3 to 5 miles away from Makkah, situated to the southeast. These distances are consistent with Islamic historical geography and scholarly sources, confirming that option B (3 and 5 miles respectively) is correct.

Hazrat Uwais Qarni (RA) was known as 'Khair-ut-Tabi'een', meaning the best of the Tabi'een (those who met the Sahaba but not the Prophet ﷺ). He was highly respected for his piety and strong devotion to Islam despite never meeting the Prophet (PBUH) in person.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed for a period of 7 years between the Muslims and the Quraysh tribe. This is a well-established historical fact in Islamic history.

Surah al-Dukhan translates to 'The Smoke' in English, which is why option D is correct. The other options do not match the meaning of 'al-Dukhan'.

Surah Al-Ma’idah (Chapter 5) of the Holy Quran specifically addresses the laws of Halal (permissible) and Haram (forbidden), including detailed rulings on sacrificial animals, making it the correct reference for this topic.

In Islamic prayer (Namaz), 'Jalsa' refers to the sitting posture between two prostrations (Sujood). This sitting is considered Sunnah, meaning it is a recommended practice but not obligatory (Farz or Wajib). Therefore, the correct classification of 'Jalsa' is Sunnah.

Surah Al-Ḥujurāt contains 18 verses. This is confirmed by multiple reliable Islamic sources including Quran.com and Islamic educational resources. Therefore, the correct answer is C (18). The original question had the correct option C as 18, but the correct_answer field was incorrectly set to A. This has been corrected to C to match the factual data.

Salah-ud-Din, also known as Saladin, was of Kurdish origin. Historical records confirm that he belonged to a Kurdish family, making option B the correct answer.

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) spent his final days in the house of his wife Hazrat Ayesha (RA), where he passed away. This is well documented in Islamic history and Seerah literature.

None of the given options correctly answer the question about which Prophet of Allah had the minimum age at the time of prophethood. Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Moosa (A.S) were adults when they became prophets, and Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) received prophethood at age 40. However, Hazrat Isa (Jesus, A.S) is traditionally believed to have been given prophethood at a younger age, but he is not listed among the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the most accurate choice.

Abu Sufyan was the leader of the Quraysh forces (infidels) during the Battle of Uhud (Ghazwa-e-Uhud). Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab were prominent opponents of Islam but did not lead the army in this battle. Therefore, option A is correct.

Hazrat Issa a.s (Prophet Jesus) is known in Islamic tradition for performing miracles, including curing leprosy, which is considered a sign of his prophethood. This aligns with Islamic teachings about his miraculous acts.

Al-Muddaththir (المدثر) literally means "The Cloaked One" or "The One Wrapped Up/Shrouded," referring to someone covered or wrapped in a cloak. This is the accepted meaning in Islamic studies and Qur’anic context.

In Islamic teachings, there are 11 farz (obligatory acts) in the prayer (Namaz). This is a well-established fact in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence).

The father of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, was buried in Makkah, as he died before the Prophet's birth and was buried in his hometown.

Hazrat Yahya (AS), known as John the Baptist, was sent to the people of Israel according to Islamic tradition. This is consistent with historical and religious texts that place his mission among the Israelites.

In Islamic belief, Jews are historically noted to have called Jesus (Hazrat Essa A.S) the son of Allah, which is a point of theological difference. The other prophets listed are not associated with this title in Islamic teachings.

The mother of Hazrat Yousaf (عليه السلام) is Raheel (also known as Rachel). She is well-known in Islamic tradition as the wife of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) and mother of Yousaf (Joseph).

Rufaida Al-Aslamia is historically recognized as the first female nurse and was appointed by Hazrat Umar (R.A) as a lady inspector in Madinah to oversee medical care. Umm Al-Shifaa was a notable companion but not known for this administrative role. Hazrat Ayesha was a prominent figure but not appointed as an inspector by Hazrat Umar.

Tawaf Al-Wadaa, also known as the Farewell Tawaf, is the final circumambulation performed by pilgrims before leaving Mecca. It is a well-established practice in Islamic pilgrimage rituals.

Hazrat Loot (AS) was the nephew of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), as mentioned in Islamic tradition and the Quran. This familial relationship is well established in Islamic teachings.

In Islamic tradition, 'Man O Salwa' (often spelled 'Manna and Salwa') refers to the miraculous food and sustenance provided by Allah to the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. 'Man' is described as a type of heavenly food, and 'Salwa' is often interpreted as quail or another form of divine provision. Therefore, the phrase means 'Food of Heaven' or 'Heavenly food.' It is not related to a rock, angels, or a door of hell. Among the given options, 'Food of Heaven' (B) is the correct meaning.

Before the advent of Islam, the majority of Arabs practiced idolatry, worshipping multiple gods and idols. While there were some Jewish and Christian communities, and Buddhism was not prevalent in Arabia, idolatry was the dominant religious practice.

Marwan II (Marwan ibn Muhammad) was the last Umayyad caliph before the Abbasid revolution ended Umayyad rule in 750 CE. The other options were earlier Umayyad rulers or incorrect names.

Baitul Mamur is described in Islamic tradition as a place in the seventh heaven where 70,000 angels perform circumambulation daily, especially noted during the event of Shab-e-Miraj.