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Who was the freed slave and close companion known for calling the adhan (call to prayer) during the Prophet’s (PBUH) lifetime?
ABilal ibn Rabah (RA)
BAbdullah ibn Umm Maktum (RA)
CBoth A and B
DSuhaib ar-Rumi (RA)
What is the prayer performed seeking guidance from Allah in decision-making called?
AIstikhara
BTahajjud
CTahiyyat-ul-Wudu
DWitr
What is the shaving or trimming of hair performed by pilgrims to mark the completion of Hajj rites called?
AHalq/Taqsir
BTawaf
CRamy
DIhram
What is the Zakat specifically due on agricultural produce called?
AUshr
BKhums
CZakat-ul-Fitr
DFidya
Which companion is especially remembered for his outspoken commitment to simplicity and social justice?
AAbu Dharr al-Ghifari (RA)
BAmr ibn al-As (RA)
CMuawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA)
DZaid ibn Thabit (RA)
What is the voluntary late-night prayer, especially emphasized in the Quran, called?
ATarawih
BTahajjud
CJumu'ah
DIshraq
What is the final circumambulation of the Kaaba performed before leaving Makkah called?
ATawaf-e-Qudum
BTawaf-e-Ziyarat
CTawaf-e-Wida (Farewell Tawaf)
DTawaf-e-Ifadah
What is the one-fifth share historically taken from war spoils in early Islamic law called?
AUshr
BKhums
CZakat
DJizya
Which of the Prophet’s (PBUH) wives was known as “Umm-ul-Masakin” (Mother of the Poor) for her generosity?
AZainab bint Khuzaymah (RA)
BSawda bint Zam'a (RA)
CJuwayriya (RA)
DSafiya (RA)
What title, meaning “one with two wings,” was given to Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (RA) after his martyrdom?
AAs-Siddiq
BAl-Farooq
CAt-Tayyar (the flyer / winged one)
DAs-Saifullah