Islamic Studies

Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) belonged to the tribe of Banu Taym, which was a clan of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca. This is a well-established historical fact in Islamic studies.

Tehlil refers specifically to the recitation of the phrase 'La ilaha illallah' which is the declaration of Tauheed (the oneness of God). Therefore, option C is correct as it directly relates to the meaning of Tehlil.

The Battle of Qadisiyyah was fought in 636 AD between the Arab Muslim forces and the Sassanian Persian Empire, marking a decisive victory for the Muslims and leading to the Islamic conquest of Persia.

Historical and scholarly sources on the Battle of the Camel indicate that the Muslim death toll on both sides was approximately 5,000. While some sources mention higher numbers of casualties in the broader conflict and related events, the commonly cited figure for the battle itself is around 5,000 deaths. This aligns with the original answer choice A and is supported by multiple historical accounts.

Historical Islamic sources report that Caliph Uthman ibn Affan ordered multiple copies of the Qur'an to be compiled and sent to various Islamic regions to standardize the text. The exact number of copies originally made varies in narrations, ranging from four to nine, with six being a commonly cited figure. However, only a few of these original Uthmanic codices or their fragments survive today, with about three to five recognized specimens such as the Samarkand, Topkapi (Istanbul), and Cairo manuscripts. Therefore, the traditional answer that three copies were sent out aligns with common scholarly consensus and the question's intent, which is about the number of copies compiled and distributed by Uthman, not the number currently extant. Hence, option C (3) is correct in this context.

Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is historically credited with rediscovering the Zam Zam Well after it had been buried and lost for many years. This is a well-known event in Islamic history.

The commandment for observing fasting is stipulated in Surah Al-Baqarah, specifically in verses 183-185, which outline the rules and significance of fasting during Ramadan.

Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik contains approximately 1700 hadiths. This is the most commonly accepted number among scholars, making option A correct.

Hazrat Khalid bin Saeed (RA) was the first companion from the Quraysh tribe to write down the revelations (Wahi) in Makkah. He served as the initial scribe for the early verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) before the migration to Madinah. After the migration, Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA), who was from the Ansar tribe, became the chief scribe responsible for recording the revelations and later compiling the Quran. Therefore, while Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) was the main scribe in Madinah, the first writer of Wahi from the Quraysh tribe was Hazrat Khalid bin Saeed (RA).

Ijma (consensus) in Islamic law refers to the unanimous agreement of Islamic scholars on a particular legal or religious issue after the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Among the examples of ijma are practices and rulings that were universally accepted by the Muslim community and scholars. The Azan for Juma (Friday) prayer is a classic example of ijma, as it was established by consensus among the early Muslim community and scholars. The compilation of the Holy Quran, while a critical event in Islamic history, was a historical process led by the Prophet's companions and caliphs and is not classified as ijma itself. Taraweeh prayer, although a recommended practice and established by Caliph Umar, is considered a sunnah practice and not specifically an example of ijma consensus. Therefore, option A is correct.