Islamic Studies

Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali (RA) is historically credited with introducing diacritical marks to the Quran to aid in correct pronunciation and recitation, making option C correct. Imam Malik and Imam Shafi were prominent Islamic scholars but not known for this contribution.

Hazrat Halima Sa'diya (RA), the foster mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), belonged to the tribe of Banu Sa'd. She was from the desert tribe of Hawazin, known for their strong Arabic language and healthy environment for child upbringing.

Hazrat Bilal (RA), the first muezzin of Islam, was a slave of Umayyah bin Khalaf when he accepted Islam. Umayyah bin Khalaf severely tortured him for his faith, but Hazrat Bilal (RA) remained steadfast in his belief in Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Hazrat Hafsa (R.A), one of the wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is historically recorded to have passed away in the month of Shaban. This is supported by Islamic historical sources and biographies.

There are four Meeqats (Miqat points) designated for pilgrims traveling to the Kaaba for Hajj or Umrah. These are Dhu al-Hulayfah, Al-Juhfah, Qarn al-Manazil, and Yalamlam.

Abu Lahab's real name was Abdul Uzza, often transliterated as Abdul Aza. He was an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and is known in Islamic history by this name.

Surah Ikhlas explicitly describes the oneness and uniqueness of Allah, making it the primary surah focused on Tawhid. The other surahs cover different topics.

According to Islamic tradition and historical sources, the Thamud (Samood) tribe descended from the people of 'Aad. 'Aad is considered the ancestor of the Thamud tribe. Idris (Idress A.S) is a prophet but not the grandfather of Samood. Sam is generally regarded as the son of Noah and unrelated to the lineage of Samood. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Aad'.

In Islamic jurisprudence, domesticated donkeys are generally considered halal (permissible) for use and consumption. There is no authentic evidence or ruling that declares domesticated donkeys haram (forbidden) at any specific year in the Hijri calendar. The question's premise that domesticated donkeys were declared haram in Islam is incorrect. Therefore, none of the options A, B, or C are correct. Since the question asks for a year and none is correct, the best answer is that there is no such ruling. The question is based on a false premise.

Hazrat Hanzala (R.A) was approximately 20 years old when he was martyred in the Battle of Uhud. Historical records indicate he was a young companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at that time.