Islamic Studies

Hazrat Abu Dharr al-Ghifari (RA) was known for his simplicity, piety, and strong devotion to Islam. The title 'Guest of the Messenger of Allah' is commonly associated with his close companionship and special hospitality he received from the Prophet (PBUH).

The Fatimid Caliphate was established in Egypt in 909 CE, marking the beginning of their rule centered in North Africa and later Egypt. This makes Egypt the correct answer.

Ushr is the compulsory Islamic tax on the produce of agricultural lands, typically amounting to one-tenth or one-twentieth of the harvest depending on the irrigation method. This distinguishes it from other taxes like Zakat, which applies to wealth, and Poll tax, which is unrelated to agriculture.

Hazrat Zakariya (a.s) was a contemporary of Hazrat Isa (Jesus, a.s) according to Islamic tradition, as Zakariya was the father of Hazrat Yahya (John the Baptist), who lived during the time of Hazrat Isa (a.s).

Haleema was the foster mother of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and is often referred to as his foster mother or nurse. She was not his foster sister. None of the options correctly name a foster sister, but Haleema is the closest and most relevant figure related to foster care in the Prophet's early life.

The Battle of Badr is referred to as 'Youm al-Furqan' (the Day of Criterion) because it was a decisive victory that distinguished truth from falsehood, a name given by Allah as mentioned in the Quran (Surah Al-Furqan 25:20).

The word 'Aqsa' in Masjid al-Aqsa means 'farthest' or 'far away,' referring to its location as the farthest mosque to which Prophet Muhammad traveled during the Isra and Mi'raj. Therefore, option A is correct.

The abbreviated letters such as Alif Laam Meem, Ya Seen, Ha Meem, etc., appearing at the beginning of some chapters in the Qur’an, are known as Al-Muqattaat. These are unique letter combinations whose precise meanings are considered a mystery in Islamic studies.

Hazrat Ibraheem (AS) traveled to Syria after leaving Hazrat Hajirah and Hazrat Ismaeel in the But'ha valley. Historical Islamic texts often mention Syria as the region where he went next, making option C correct.

Hazrat Amina (R.A), the mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), belonged to the Banu Quraysh tribe, which was the prominent tribe in Mecca. Therefore, option A is correct.