Islamic Studies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 title "Naqeeb-e-Islam" is historically attributed to Hazrat Umar (RA), recognizing his leadership and role in the early Islamic community. Therefore, option B is correct.

"Bahr-ul-Jud" is a title attributed to Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar (RA), known for his bravery and generosity. Therefore, option A is correct.

The original name of King Al-Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia who gave refuge to early Muslims, was Armah. This is a well-documented historical fact in Islamic history.

There are 13 verses of Sajdah (prostration) in the Quran, known as Ayat al-Sajdah, where Muslims perform a prostration upon recitation or hearing them.