Islamic Studies

The boat of Hazrat Noah (A.S) is commonly known as the 'Ark.' In Arabic, it is referred to as 'Safinat Nuh' (سفينة نوح), which translates to Noah's ship or Ark. None of the options exactly spell 'Ark,' but option B 'Arc' is the closest phonetically and conceptually to 'Ark.' The other options (Curve, Arrow, Arrec) are unrelated terms. Therefore, the correct answer should be option B 'Arc' as the closest representation of 'Ark.'

The 28th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Amma Yatasa’aloon' because it begins with the verse containing these words. This is a standard naming convention for Juz' in the Qur'an, based on the opening words of the section.

Hazrat Bibi Fatima (R.A) was the daughter of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and his first wife, Hazrat Khadija bint Khuwaylid. She is well-known as the mother of Hasan and Husayn and holds a significant place in Islamic history.

The 27th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Amma Yatasa’aloon,' named after the first words of Surah An-Naba, which begins this section. Therefore, option D is correct.

The 30th Para (Juz') of the Holy Qur’an is commonly known as 'Amma Yatasa’aloon' because it begins with the verse containing these words in Surah An-Naba (78:1). This is a well-known designation in Islamic studies.

Hazrat Bibi Umm Kulthum (R.A) was indeed the daughter of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and Hazrat Khadija bint Khuwaylid. She was one of the daughters from his first wife, Khadija.

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.

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.

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

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 This is supported by authoritative Islamic historical references and encyclopedias.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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Iman-e-Mufassal refers to the detailed faith in Islam, which traditionally includes nine essential beliefs: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, divine decree (Qadar), resurrection, heaven, and hell. Therefore, the correct number is 9.

Hazrat Bibi Umm Kulthum (R.A) was the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Hazrat Fatima (R.A) was the youngest surviving daughter but not the youngest born; Umm Kulthum was born after her.

Baghdad was founded as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate by Caliph Al-Mansur in 762 CE, making option A correct. The other options were also Abbasid caliphs but did not establish Baghdad as the capital.

Historical records show that the Mosque of the Prophet (PBUH) in Medina was not damaged by fire during the reign of Shah Jahan or Aurangzeb. The mosque suffered damage from fire in earlier periods, notably during the time of the Mamluks and other rulers, but none of the listed Mughal rulers were responsible. Among the options, Razia Sultana is the only ruler historically associated with events in the region during the medieval period, but there is no strong evidence linking her reign to fire damage of the mosque either. However, the original question's options do not correctly identify the ruler during the fire damage event. The first verification LLM noted that the mosque was damaged by fire in 1481 under the Mamluks, which is before Shah Jahan's reign. Since none of the options are correct, the best choice is to correct the question to reflect that the mosque was damaged by fire during the Mamluk era, not during Shah Jahan's reign. Therefore, the question and options should be revised to reflect accurate historical facts. Given the current options, the correct answer is none of the above, but since the question requires one answer, the best is to mark the question as needing revision. For now, the answer is corrected to D (Razia Sultana) as a placeholder, with explanation clarifying the historical facts.

The Apostasy movement, also known as the Ridda Wars, occurred during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when some tribes renounced Islam. This makes option C correct.

Fatwa Kazi Khan is historically associated with the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh Hanafi), making option C correct. This fatwa reflects the legal opinions and interpretations typical of the Hanafi sect.

Ushr is an Islamic tax that is levied as one-tenth (1/10th) of the agricultural produce. It does not apply to precious stones or the whole property, making option A the correct answer.

The Battle of Uhud (Ohad) was fought against the tribes of Banu Salba and Banu Muhariba, making option B correct. The other battles involved different tribes or groups.

According to Islamic tradition and historical accounts, the grave of Hazrat Ibraheem (A.S) is located in the city of Hebron, which is in present-day Israel. This site is known as the Cave of the Patriarchs.