Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers and Explanations
Islamiat is a compulsory paper in CSS and PMS and a fixed section in almost every PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, NTS and OTS test, as well as SST, educator and Lecturer Islamiat recruitment. To make revision easier, these Islamic Studies MCQs with answers are arranged by topic: start with the Holy Quran and Tafsir and Hadith and Sunnah, move on to the Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH), the Sahaba and Ahl-e-Bayt and the Khulafa-e-Rashideen, then cover Prophets, angels and revealed books, Islamic beliefs (Aqeedah), Salah and Taharah, Zakat, fasting, Hajj and the Islamic months, Fiqh and Islamic law, Islamic history and Muslim scientists and Islamic ethics and social life. Every answer has been checked, and each MCQ appears on only one topic page. For quick revision before a test, start with our most important Islamic Studies MCQs.
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A large share of Islamiat MCQs ask for a number, a date or a name. The tables below collect the facts examiners repeat most often. Learn them first, then practise the topic pages above to see how the same facts are asked in different ways.
The Holy Quran in numbers
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Surahs | 114 (86 Makki and 28 Madani, by the common count) |
| Total Ayat | 6,236 by the standard Kufi count printed in Mushafs (the popular figure 6,666 is a traditional number, not an actual count) |
| Paras (Juz) and Manzils | 30 Paras and 7 Manzils |
| First revelation | First five verses of Surah Al-Alaq, in Cave Hira |
| Longest and shortest Surah | Al-Baqarah and Al-Kausar |
| Surah without Bismillah | Surah At-Tawbah |
| Heart of the Quran / Mother of the Book | Surah Yaseen / Surah Al-Fatiha |
| Name "Muhammad" in the Quran | 4 times |
| Period of revelation | About 23 years (13 in Makkah, 10 in Madinah) |
| First compiled / standardised | Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) through Zaid bin Sabit (RA) / Hazrat Usman (RA) |
Seerah timeline
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| Birth of the Prophet (PBUH), Year of the Elephant | 570 CE |
| First revelation, at the age of 40 | 610 CE |
| Hijrah to Madinah (start of the Hijri calendar) | 622 CE |
| Battle of Badr / Uhud / Khandaq | 2 AH / 3 AH / 5 AH |
| Treaty of Hudaibiya / Conquest of Khaybar | 6 AH / 7 AH |
| Conquest of Makkah and Battle of Hunayn | 8 AH |
| Ghazwa-e-Tabuk | 9 AH |
| Farewell Hajj and Khutba Hajjatul Wida | 10 AH |
| Passing of the Prophet (PBUH), at the age of 63 | 11 AH / 632 CE |
Pillars of Islam at a glance
| Pillar | Key facts asked in exams |
|---|---|
| Shahadah (Kalima) | Six Kalimas; first is Kalima Tayyibah |
| Salah | Five daily prayers, made obligatory on the night of Miraj; Fajr 2, Zuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3, Isha 4 Fard Rakats |
| Zakat | 2.5% of savings held for one lunar year; Nisab 7.5 tola gold or 52.5 tola silver; 8 categories of recipients |
| Sawm | Ramadan fasting made obligatory in 2 AH |
| Hajj | Once in a lifetime for those able; main day is Wuquf-e-Arafat on 9 Dhul Hijjah |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which topics are most important for Islamiat MCQs in PPSC and FPSC?
The Quran, Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH), the Khulafa-e-Rashideen and the pillars of Islam supply most questions, followed by Hadith collections, companions, the wives of the Prophet (PBUH), Islamic terms and basic Fiqh. Numbers and dates, such as the years of the Ghazwat and the facts about Surahs, are asked again and again.
Is Islamiat compulsory in the CSS exam?
Yes. Islamic Studies is a compulsory 100-mark paper in CSS, and non-Muslim candidates may take Comparative Study of Major Religions instead. Its MCQ part follows the same topics covered on these pages.
How should I prepare Islamic Studies MCQs?
Revise one topic at a time. Read the quick facts above, then practise the MCQs of that topic and use the search box to find a word or name you are unsure about. Come back to the questions you got wrong after a few days, because Islamiat papers repeat the same facts with different wording.
How many Surahs and verses are there in the Holy Quran?
The Holy Quran has 114 Surahs and 6,236 verses by the Kufi count used in the standard printed Mushaf. The figure 6,666, often heard in South Asia, is a traditional number that does not match an actual count of the verses, although some older answer keys still use it. If both appear in an exam, 6,236 is the correct choice. The Quran is divided into 30 Paras and 7 Manzils for recitation.
Who compiled the six authentic books of Hadith (Sihah Sitta)?
Sahih Bukhari by Imam Bukhari, Sahih Muslim by Imam Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood by Imam Abu Dawood, Jami Tirmidhi by Imam Tirmidhi, Sunan Nasai by Imam Nasai and Sunan Ibn Majah by Imam Ibn Majah.