Islamic Studies

According to Islamic teachings, the trumpet will be blown three times by Hazrat Israfil: once to signal the end of the world, the second time to resurrect the dead, and the third time to signal the final judgment.

Hazrat Adam (AH) is known as Abu Al-Bashar, meaning 'Father of Mankind,' as he is considered the first human and prophet in Islamic tradition.

The name of Hazrat Nooh (AH) is mentioned 41 times in the Holy Quran. This is a well-established fact in Islamic studies, making option A correct.

The sixth Kalimah in Islamic teachings is known as Kalimah Radd-i-Kufar, which means the declaration of rejecting disbelief. This matches option D, making it the correct answer.

Three congregational prayers performed without an Azan are the two Eid prayers and Funeral prayers/Janazah also do not have an Azan.

Makruh-i-Tanzihi refers to actions that are disliked or discouraged in Islamic law; acting upon them is not rewarded, but not sinful if avoided. This matches the description given in the question. Mubah (option C) refers to actions that are neutral, neither rewarded nor sinful, which does not fit the question's description.

Historical sources and authoritative Islamic studies indicate that the number of non-Muslim forces (Kufars) in the Battle of Badr was approximately 1000. This is supported by sources such as Encyclopedia Britannica and Islamic historical commentaries, which commonly cite the Meccan army at Badr as numbering about 1000 men. Therefore, option A (1000) is the most accurate choice, not 1300 as initially stated.

According to Islamic teachings, Hazrat Israfil is the angel who will blow the trumpet (Sur) to signal the Day of Judgment. This event marks the resurrection and the beginning of the final judgment.

In Islamic jurisprudence, 'Qiyas' refers to analogical reasoning, making it synonymous with 'analogy'. The other options do not represent analogy.

There are generally 14 Makki Surahs revealed before the migration to Medina. The number 14 is widely accepted among Islamic scholars for the count of Makki Surahs.

The best night mentioned in the Holy Qur’an is Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadar), which is described as better than a thousand months in terms of worship and blessings. This makes option C the correct answer.

Surah Al-Balad is known for its unique stylistic feature where every verse ends with the letter 'Dal' (د). This pattern is not found in Surah Ikhlas or the other options, making 'Balad' the correct answer.

Operation Zarb-e-Azb literally means "sharp and cutting strike." The term "Azb" refers to the sword of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, symbolizing a powerful and decisive strike. This meaning aligns most closely with option D, "Sharp & Cutting Strike." While option B, "Swift & Sharp Strike," captures part of the essence, the literal translation emphasizes sharpness and cutting rather than swiftness. Therefore, option D is the most accurate choice based on authoritative sources including Wikipedia and academic papers on the operation.

Surah Al-Fatiha is commonly known by both names 'Umm al-Quran' (Mother of the Quran) and 'Umm al-Kitab' (Mother of the Book), making option C correct as it includes both.

The story of the worship of the cow by Bani Israeel is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), which directly addresses this incident. Therefore, option A is correct.

Ijma, or consensus in Islamic jurisprudence, is traditionally classified into three main types: Ijma of the Companions, Ijma of the Scholars, and Ijma of the Ummah. Hence, the correct answer is 'Three'.

Four Surahs in the Holy Quran begin with the word 'Inna' (Indeed). These are Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Al-Baqarah, Surah Aal-E-Imran, and Surah An-Nisa. Hence, the correct answer is four.

Surah Al-Fatiha is commonly known as the “Mother of the Qur’an” because it is the opening chapter and summarizes the essence of the entire Qur’an.

The Islamic (Hijri) calendar consists of twelve lunar months in the following order: 1-Muharram, 2-Safar, 3-Rabi' al-Awwal, 4-Rabi' al-Thani, 5-Jumada al-Awwal, 6-Jumada al-Thani, 7-Rajab, 8-Sha'ban, 9-Ramadan, 10-Shawwal, 11-Dhu al-Qi'dah (Ziqaad), and 12-Dhu al-Hijjah (Zilhaj). Therefore, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar is Shawwal, which corresponds to option D. The original question's correct answer was incorrectly marked as B (Ziqaad), which is actually the 11th month.

The 12th month of the Islamic calendar is Dhu al-Hijjah (Zilhaj), which is the month of the Hajj pilgrimage. The other options are earlier months in the Islamic calendar.

In Islamic jurisprudence, 'Ijma' refers to the consensus of scholars on a religious issue after the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is considered the third primary source of Islamic law after the Quran and Sunnah.

The biggest animal mentioned in the Holy Qur’an is the elephant, referenced in the story of the Year of the Elephant (Surah Al-Fil). Whales and fish are mentioned but are not described as the biggest, and anaconda is not mentioned in the Qur’an.

The creation of heaven and earth is mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman (Surah 55), which highlights the blessings and creation of Allah, including the heavens and the earth. The other Surahs listed do not primarily focus on the creation theme.

The third son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad was Abu’l-Aas ibn al-Rabee, who was married to Zainab, the Prophet's eldest daughter. The Prophet's other daughters were married to different men: Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum were married to Uthman ibn Affan (who was thus a son-in-law twice over), and Fatimah was married to Ali ibn Abi Talib. Utbah ibn Abi Lahab was not a son-in-law of the Prophet. Therefore, among the options given, Abu’l-Aas ibn al-Rabee is the correct answer as the third son-in-law, following Ali and Uthman.

In Islamic terminology related to Hajj, a person intending to perform only Hajj at Meeqat is called 'Mufrid'. This term specifically refers to performing Hajj alone without combining it with Umrah.