Islamic Studies

Surah Al-Fatiha consists of 7 verses, making option C the correct answer. It is the opening chapter of the Quran and is recited in every unit of Muslim prayer.

The first wahi (revelation) was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 610 AD, marking the beginning of his prophethood.

Hazrat Abu Zar Ghafari (RA) belonged to the Banu Ghifar tribe of the Kinanah tribe and is historically recorded to have died around 651 AD. Therefore, option A is correct.

Kitab al-Shama'il is a famous collection of hadiths compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi, focusing on the characteristics, manners, and life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Therefore, it relates to the life of the Prophet.

Surah Al-Nas means "The Mankind" or "The Men" in Arabic. It is the 114th and last chapter of the Quran, focusing on seeking protection from evil.

Islamic jurisprudence varies on the minimum number of people required for Jumu'ah prayer. The majority scholarly opinion, including the Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas and sources like IslamQA and About Islam, state that the minimum number is three adult Muslim men (including the Imam). Some schools require more (e.g., 40 in Shafi'i and Hanbali schools), but the most widely accepted minimum for validity is three. Therefore, the correct answer is 3, not 2.

During the Hajj ritual, pilgrims throw stones at the Jamarat over several days. On the first day (Day of Sacrifice, 10th of Dhul Hijjah), pilgrims throw 7 stones at the largest pillar (Jamarat al-Aqaba). On the following days (Ayyam al-Tashreeq), they throw 7 stones at each of the three pillars (small, medium, and large), totaling 21 stones per day. Over the three days, this amounts to 49 stones (7 on the first day plus 21 stones on each of the next two days). Some pilgrims stay for a fourth day, throwing another 21 stones, totaling 70 stones. Therefore, the number of stones thrown at the Jamarat during the ritual is 7 stones on the first day and 21 stones on each subsequent day, with 7 stones thrown at each pillar per day. The correct answer to the question 'How many stones are thrown at the Jamarat during the Hajj ritual?' is 7 stones per pillar per day, which corresponds to option C (7 Stones).

Muslims conquered Egypt under the leadership of Amr ibn al-As, who was the commander appointed by Caliph Umar to lead the conquest. The option 'Saa bin Abi Waqas' is likely a misspelling of 'Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas', who was a commander in early Islamic conquests but not the leader of the Egyptian campaign. Khalid bin Walid and Hajjaj bin Yousuf were notable figures but not responsible for the conquest of Egypt.

Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) died in the 11th year of Hijra, which is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic history.

The term 'Arbaeen' means 'forty' in Arabic, and the book 'Arbaeen' is known for containing 40 Hadiths. Hence, the correct answer is 40 Hadiths.

Before the advent of Islam, the majority of Arab people practiced idol worship, venerating various deities represented by idols in their tribal shrines. Other forms like fire, star, or sun worship were less prevalent among Arabs at that time.

Qazf in Islamic law refers specifically to the false accusation of Zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) without providing the required four witnesses, which is a serious offense. Therefore, option A is correct.

Tafseer al Quran al Azeem, also known as Tafsir al-Kabir, was written by Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Islamic scholar. The option A incorrectly attributes it to Ismail bin Kathir, who authored a different famous tafsir called Tafsir Ibn Kathir.

The phrase "Khatimun Nabiyen" (Seal of the Prophets) is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40) in the Holy Quran, indicating that Prophet Muhammad is the last prophet. None of the other listed Surahs contain this phrase.

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest surah in the Quran and contains the most comprehensive set of instructions and laws covering various aspects of life, making it the surah with the maximum instructions.

Hazrat Abu-Ubaidah Bin Al-Jarrah (RA) was honored with the title 'Amin-ul-Ummat' (Trustee of the Nation) due to his exemplary trustworthiness and leadership among the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Kitab al-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya is a famous collection of hadiths about the characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad, compiled by Imam Tirmidhi. Therefore, option C is correct.

Historical sources indicate that the first person from Madina to accept Islam and give the oath of allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad was Bara bin Marur, not Hazrat Abu Zar R.A. The options given (Hazrat Abu Zar R.A, Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed R.A, Hazrat Suwaid bin Samit R.A) are not supported by the earliest historical records as the first from Madina to accept Islam. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these'.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used a golden seal, known as the 'Seal of Prophethood,' to authenticate letters sent to kings and leaders beyond Arabia. This golden seal was affixed to the letters to verify their authenticity.

Surah Al-Baqarah is known as "The Heifer" in the Quran because the word "Baqarah" means "Heifer" or "Cow" in Arabic. It is the second and longest chapter of the Quran.

Surah An-Nisa contains exactly 176 verses, making option A the correct answer. This is a well-known fact in Islamic studies regarding the Quranic chapters.

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter in the Quran and contains the most comprehensive set of instructions and laws covering various aspects of life, making it the surah with the maximum instructions.

According to Islamic tradition, Hazrat Adam (A.S) had two sons, Qabil (Cain) and Habil (Abel). This is the commonly accepted number of his sons in Islamic teachings.

Warqa bin Naufal was a Christian monk who lived during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was known for his knowledge of the scriptures and recognized the prophethood of Muhammad. Therefore, his religion was Christianity, not the 'Deen of Hazrat Ibrahim a.s'.

The first person from Madina (Yathrib) to accept Islam is not among the options listed. Historical sources commonly identify Mus'ab ibn Umayr as the first official envoy sent by Prophet Muhammad to teach Islam in Madina, and Abu Ayyub al-Ansari as one of the earliest Ansar (helpers) who accepted Islam before the Prophet's migration. Hazrat Abu Zar R.A was an early convert but not the first from Madina. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed R.A and Hazrat Suwaid bin Samit R.A were also early Muslims but not the first from Madina. Therefore, since none of the given options are correct, the answer is 'None of these'.