Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers and Explanations
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In which city was the first Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayer in Islam performed?
AMakkah
BMadinah (on the way, before formally entering the city)
CTaif
DJerusalem
How many verses in the Quran are traditionally associated with a recommended prostration (Sajdah-e-Tilawat)?
A10
B12
C14
D16
Which of the Prophet’s (PBUH) daughters was married to Abul Aas ibn Rabi, a relative who was initially not a Muslim?
AZainab (RA)
BRuqayyah (RA)
CUmm Kulthum (RA)
DFatimah (RA)
Which blind companion was appointed by the Prophet (PBUH) to lead Madinah in his absence on more than one occasion?
AAbdullah ibn Umm Maktum (RA)
BZaid ibn Harithah (RA)
CAnas ibn Malik (RA)
DSalman al-Farsi (RA)
Which Surah describes the splitting of the moon, an event traditionally understood as a miracle witnessed by the people of Makkah?
ASurah Al-Qamar
BSurah Ash-Shams
CSurah Al-Layl
DSurah Ad-Duha
What was the primary building material used for the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) when it was first constructed?
AMarble and gold
BPalm trunks, mud bricks, and palm-leaf roofing
CStone blocks only
DSteel and glass
Approximately how many Muslims fought at the Battle of Badr?
AAbout 313
BAbout 700
CAbout 1,000
DAbout 3,000
Which companion is remembered for his deep piety, simplicity, and outspoken concern for social justice among the early Muslims?
AAbu Dharr al-Ghifari (RA)
BAbdullah ibn Rawaha (RA)
CZaid ibn Arqam (RA)
DUbay ibn Ka'b (RA)
Which Surah promises abundance to the Prophet (PBUH), traditionally understood to reference a river in Paradise?
ASurah Al-Kawthar
BSurah An-Nasr
CSurah Al-Masad
DSurah Al-Ma'un
What historical Islamic legal status protected the religious practice and communal autonomy of non-Muslim communities under Muslim governance?
ADhimmi status
BMunafiq status
CKafir status
DThere was no such protection