Islamic Studies

The word 'Quran' literally means 'the recitation' or 'frequently recited,' referring to the oral transmission of the text. Therefore, option A is correct.

Historical records and Islamic sources do not mention a brother of Hazrat Ali named 'Bin Jash'. Hazrat Ali's known brothers include Aqeel and Ja'far. Aqeel was present during the Battle of Badr but was not taken prisoner. The prisoners taken at the Battle of Badr were mostly from the Quraysh tribe, but none of Hazrat Ali's brothers were recorded as prisoners. Therefore, the correct answer is 'NONE'.

Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz is widely recognized as the first Mujaddid (reviver) of Islam. Shah Waliullah is commonly regarded as the second Mujaddid, known for his efforts in Islamic reform and revival in the Indian subcontinent. Ahmad Sirhindi is also considered a Mujaddid but generally placed after Shah Waliullah in historical order.

In Rajab of the 9th Hijri year, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) led a large force to the region of Tabuk, which is located near the border of Syria. This expedition is historically known as the Expedition of Tabuk.

The question asks in which non-Muslim holy book the Qur'an is mentioned repeatedly. Based on authoritative sources and scholarly consensus, the Qur'an itself mentions other scriptures such as the Torah (Jewish scripture) and the Psalms (Christian scripture), but there is no evidence that the Qur'an is mentioned by name in any non-Muslim holy book. However, some Christian and Jewish scholars interpret certain passages in the Bible (especially in the Christian Bible) as veiled references to the Qur'an or Prophet Muhammad, though these are interpretive and not explicit or repeated mentions. Among the options, the Christian Bible (Holy book of Christians) is the one most often discussed in this context. Therefore, the most accurate answer is D: Holy book of Christians. The original answer 'C' (Holy book of Jews) is incorrect in this context because the question is about non-Muslim holy books mentioning the Qur'an, not the Qur'an mentioning other scriptures.

Hazrat Maryam (Mary), known as Maryam bint Imran in Islamic tradition, was the daughter of Imran and from a prophetic lineage. She was dedicated to the service of Allah and remained a virgin, thus having no husband. She was under the care of the prophet Zakariyya, who is sometimes referred to as her brother-in-law due to familial ties through marriage, but not as a biological brother. Her son was Prophet Isa (Jesus), who is recognized as a prophet in Islam. Other family members such as her father Imran and the prophets Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) are also from the prophetic lineage. Therefore, among the options given, Hazrat Maryam is the correct answer as she is the woman whose father, husband (in the sense of guardian or close familial protector), brother (brother-in-law), and son were all prophets or from prophetic lineage. The claim that her husband was a prophet is understood in the context of Zakariyya's guardianship rather than a marital relationship. This is consistent with Islamic teachings and Quranic narratives.

Qutayba Bin Muslim was a prominent Umayyad general who led the Muslim conquest of Central Asia in the early 8th century, expanding Islamic rule into the region. The other options were notable figures but not known for conquering Central Asia.

Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) is widely recognized as the most learned wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) due to her extensive knowledge of Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and her role as a teacher to many companions.

Salat-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) does not include any Sajdas (prostrations). It consists of standing and specific Takbirs without bowing or prostrating, so the correct answer is 0.

According to reliable historical sources including the Wikipedia article on Imam Al-Shafi'i, he memorized the Quran by the age of seven. This is a commonly accepted fact in Islamic history. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (Seven).