Islamic Studies

The total number of Ghazwas (military expeditions led by Prophet Muhammad) is historically recorded as 29. This is a well-established fact in Islamic history.

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'.

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'.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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'.

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.