Islamic Studies

According to Islamic teachings and the Quranic verse 9:60, Zakat is to be given to eight specific categories: the poor, the needy, those employed to collect Zakat, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, captives/slaves, debtors, those fighting in the cause of Allah, and wayfarers. Close family members such as parents, spouses, and children are generally not entitled to receive Zakat because they are already financially obligated to be supported by the giver. However, relatives like uncles and sisters can receive Zakat if they fall into one of the eligible categories (e.g., poor or needy). Husbands are not eligible recipients of Zakat. Therefore, option B, which lists Uncle, Sister, and Husband, correctly identifies individuals not entitled to receive Zakat, since husbands are not eligible and uncles and sisters are only eligible if they qualify under the categories. The explanation clarifies that close family members like parents, spouses, and children are excluded from receiving Zakat directly.

There are 5 farz (obligatory acts) in wudu according to Islamic jurisprudence, which include washing the face, washing the arms up to the elbows, wiping the head, washing the feet up to the ankles, and performing the actions in order. Therefore, option C (5) is correct.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan (also spelled Ramzan or Ramadhan). Shawwal is the tenth month, following Ramadan. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and Ramadan is a significant month observed by Muslims worldwide with fasting and prayer. The original explanation incorrectly stated that Shawwal is the ninth month and that Ramzan is the ninth month in the Gregorian calendar, which is incorrect. Ramzan is not part of the Gregorian calendar; it is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

The fifth month of the Islamic calendar is Jamadi-ul-Awwal. The Islamic calendar starts with Muharram as the first month, followed by Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, Rabi' al-Thani, and then Jamadi-ul-Awwal as the fifth month.

Only one Surah of the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Mulk (Surah 67), begins with the word "Tabaraka" (تَبَارَکَ). Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

Jannat al-Baqi is a famous cemetery located in Madina, Saudi Arabia, known for being the resting place of many of the Prophet Muhammad's family and companions. Therefore, the correct answer is Madina.

The first Azan (call to prayer) was called out in 2 A.H. (After Hijra) by Bilal ibn Rabah, as per Islamic historical records. Therefore, option B is correct.

Hazrat Uzair (AS) is known in Islamic tradition for the story where he slept for a long period (often cited as 100 years) and then woke up, as mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:259). This story is unique to him among the prophets listed.

Mabroor Hajj refers to a Hajj that is accepted by Allah, characterized by sincere worship and avoidance of sins. Therefore, the correct meaning is 'which is accepted.'

Qabeel and Habeel (Cain and Abel) are known in Islamic tradition as the sons of Prophet Adam (AH). This is a well-established fact in Islamic teachings, making option D correct.

The second month of the Islamic calendar is Safar. The Islamic calendar starts with Muharram as the first month, followed by Safar as the second month.

In the Battle of Badr, 14 Muslims were martyred, not 7. Historical records consistently state that 14 Muslim fighters lost their lives in this significant battle.

The first Kalima, known as Kalima-e-Tayyab, contains no dots in its Arabic script. Therefore, the correct answer is 0 dots.

Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest Surah in the Holy Quran, and every one of its three verses ends with the Arabic letter 'Ra' (ر).

Makkah is known by several names including Ummul Qura (Mother of Cities), Baladul Ameen (City of Security), and Bakkah. Therefore, all the options A, B, and C are correct, making option D the right choice.

The 27 attributes of Allah are mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman (Surah 55) of the Quran, making option C the correct answer. Surah Ar-Rahman is known for enumerating many of Allah's names and attributes.

Surah At-Teen (The Fig) starts with the names of two fruits: the fig and the olive, making option C the correct answer.

Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham) (AH) had two well-known sons: Hazrat Ismail (Ishmael) and Hazrat Ishaq (Isaac) (AH). Hazrat Haroon (Aaron) was the brother of Prophet Musa (Moses), not a son of Ibrahim.

Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar, following Jumada al-Awwal (5th) and Jumada al-Thani (6th). The other options correspond to different months: Safar is the 2nd, Rabi-ul-Awwal is the 3rd, and Jamadi-ul-Awwal is the 5th month.

Based on authoritative Quranic commentaries and word frequency studies, the word 'zakat' appears 21 times in the Makki surahs of the Quran. This count is consistent with classical Quranic concordances and scholarly consensus. Some verses mentioning zakat are from Makki surahs, confirming the early revelation of the obligation, though detailed rulings were established later in Madinah.

The literal meaning of 'Shariah' in Arabic is 'a clear, straight path,' referring to the path prescribed by Islamic law. This meaning aligns with option A, making it the correct answer.

A Hadith traditionally consists of two main parts: the Isnad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (the text or content of the Hadith). The Isnad traces the transmission chain back to the Prophet Muhammad, while the Matn contains the actual saying, action, or approval of the Prophet. This structure is fundamental in Hadith studies to verify authenticity. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Two'.

The fourth daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was Hazrat Umme Kulthum (RA). The order of his daughters is Zainab, Ruqayyah, Fatimah, and then Umme Kulthum.

Surah Al-Kawthar is the shortest chapter in the Quran and it contains 3 verses. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Quran.com, which states that Surah Al-Kawthar has 3 ayahs (verses) by unanimous agreement.

Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4) of the Holy Quran contains specific regulations regarding prisoners of war, including their treatment and the rules for their release or ransom. This makes option C the correct answer.