Islamic Studies

Surah Al-Baqarah is recognized as the first complete Madani Surah revealed after the migration to Madinah, making it the earliest full chapter revealed in that period.

The first Eid al-Adha prayer (Nimaz-e-Kusoof) was offered in 4 A.H. during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when the solar eclipse occurred. This event is historically documented in Islamic tradition.

In Islamic tradition, 'Zaboor' refers to the holy book of Psalms revealed by Allah to Prophet Dawood (David). The term 'Zaboor' means 'the book of songs or praises' and is often understood as 'Good news' or divine revelation in the form of psalms. It is one of the four major revealed scriptures in Islam, alongside the Tawrat (Torah), Injil (Gospel), and the Qur'an. Therefore, among the given options, 'Good news' is the closest correct meaning associated with 'Zaboor'. The option 'Signs' is incorrect as 'Zaboor' specifically refers to Psalms, not signs.

According to mainstream Islamic tradition and classical Islamic sources, Hazrat Essa (A.S) (Jesus) had twelve disciples who assisted him in preaching. The Quran mentions the disciples (Hawariyyun) but does not specify their number explicitly. However, Islamic narrations and scholarly consensus commonly state that there were twelve disciples, similar to Christian tradition. The Quranic verse (61:14) refers to Jesus asking who will be his helpers, and the disciples respond that they will be Allah's helpers, but it does not mention the number six. Therefore, the correct answer is 12, not 6.

The name 'Adam' originates from the Hebrew language, where it means 'man' or 'human.' It is a significant name in the Judeo-Christian tradition as the first human created by God. In Islamic tradition, the name 'Adam' is also used, and the Quran is in Arabic, so the name is commonly associated with Arabic in Islamic contexts. However, linguistically and historically, the name 'Adam' is originally Hebrew. Therefore, the correct answer regarding the language origin of the word 'Adam' is Hebrew.

Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first person to compile and count the verses (Aayath) of the Qur'an after the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) passing, initiating the preservation of the Qur'an in written form. This task was crucial for the compilation of the Qur'an into a single book.

The Zaboor (Psalms) is traditionally understood to have been revealed in Hebrew, as it is part of the scriptures given to Prophet Dawud (David) in the Hebrew language. Syriac, Arabic, and Farsi are not historically associated with the original language of Zaboor.

There are five obligatory (Fard) acts of Hajj that every pilgrim must perform for the Hajj to be valid. These include Ihram, standing at Arafat, staying at Muzdalifah, Tawaf al-Ifadah, and Sa'i between Safa and Marwah.

Namaz-i-Ishraq is a special prayer performed shortly after sunrise and is considered highly rewarding. According to Islamic teachings, its reward is equal to that of performing Hajj or Umrah, making option A correct.

Hazrat Haroon (AS) is known in Islamic tradition as an eloquent speaker who assisted his brother Hazrat Musa (AS) in conveying God's message to Pharaoh. This makes option C correct.

Hazrat Khalid ibn Walid (RA) was the first commander of the Islamic army who led many successful military campaigns during the early Islamic period. While Hazrat Hamza (RA) was a prominent warrior, he was not the first commander of the Islamic army.

The last military expedition (Sariya) led by the Prophet Muhammad was the expedition to Tabuk, which took place in 9 A.H. (630 CE) near the Syrian region. This is historically established and confirmed by multiple Islamic historical sources. The options given in the question include 9 A.H. as option A, which is the correct year. The previously given answer B (10 A.H.) is incorrect. The explanation in the original question was contradictory and inaccurate. Therefore, the correct answer is A (9 A.H.).

The regulations regarding prisoners of war are mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (Sura 9), which discusses matters related to warfare and treatment of captives. Therefore, option B is correct.

Hazrat Aisha (R.A), the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is widely recognized as the first woman to have memorized the entire Holy Quran. She played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the Quranic knowledge.

The Quran was revealed over a period of approximately 23 years to the Prophet Muhammad. This is a well-established fact in Islamic studies.

A 'Sariyya' is a military expedition or battle in which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate but sent his companions to fight. This distinguishes it from battles where he was present.

Abu-Jafar al-Mansoor, the second Abbasid Caliph, is historically known as the 'kidnapper of the scholars' because he reportedly kidnapped many scholars to Baghdad to enhance the intellectual environment of his capital. Mahmood Ghaznavi is not associated with this title.

In Islamic prayer (salat), reciting Darood (sending blessings on the Prophet Muhammad) is considered Mustahab (recommended), not Sunnah, Farz, or Wajib. It is a praiseworthy act but not obligatory or compulsory.

Tafseer al Quran al Azeem, also known as "Tafsir al-Kabir," was written by Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi, a prominent Islamic scholar. The option A incorrectly attributes it to Ismail bin Kathir, who wrote a different famous tafsir called "Tafsir Ibn Kathir."

Tafseer Ahsan-ul-Bayan is a well-known Urdu translation and commentary of the Quran authored by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf. This is a widely recognized fact in Islamic literature.

The first Muslim to translate the Quran into English was Mirza Abul Fazl of Allahabad, India, who published his translation in 1910. This translation presented the English rendering alongside the original Arabic text. The other options listed (Abdul Kalam Azad, Anwar Saddat, Shah Waliullah) are notable figures but are not credited with the first English translation of the Quran by a Muslim. Abdul Hakeem is not recognized in authoritative sources as the first Muslim English translator of the Quran, so the correct answer should be Mirza Abul Fazl. Since Mirza Abul Fazl is not among the options, the closest correct answer from the given options is D (Abdul Hakeem), but this is factually inaccurate. Therefore, the question should be corrected to include Mirza Abul Fazl as the correct answer. However, given the current options, the best correction is to note that Abdul Hakeem is not the first Muslim English translator, and the question should be revised accordingly.

In Islam, there are five obligatory prayers (Salah) that must be performed each day: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

According to a well-known Hadith, the best among people are those who learn the Quran and teach it to others. This emphasizes the importance of knowledge and sharing it, particularly regarding the Quran.

Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory for Muslims in the month of Sha'ban in the second year after Hijrah (2 A.H). The 10th of Sha'ban is commonly cited in Islamic history as the date.

There are 14 verses in the Holy Quran where the act of prostration (Sajda) is required, known as Ayat as-Sajda. This is a well-established fact in Islamic tradition.