Islamic Studies

Focuses on basic Islamic knowledge including pillars of Islam, Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, and important events frequently tested in public service commission exams.

1
How many conditions must be met for the Shahadah to be accepted?
Medium 1 Mark
Count: Knowledge, Certainty, Sincerity, Truthfulness, Love, Submission, Acceptance, Rejection.
A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8
2
Which condition of Shahadah ensures that the heart and tongue are aligned without any hypocrisy?
Medium 1 Mark
This condition is violated by hypocrites (Munafiqeen) who say it with their tongues but not hearts.
A Knowledge
B Certainty
C Truthfulness
D Sincerity
3
What does the "negation" (La ilaha) part of the Shahadah reject?
Medium 1 Mark
The rejection is not limited to physical idols — it includes anything given the status of deity.
A Only idol worship
B Only grave worship
C All false deities including idols, graves, wealth, desires, and power
D Only polytheism in ancient times
4
What does the second part of the Shahadah regarding Muhammad ﷺ require a Muslim to believe about prophethood?
Medium 1 Mark
Khatam means "seal/last" — this is a core belief in Islam.
A More prophets may come after him
B He is the last prophet and no new prophet will come after him
C He is one of many equal prophets
D He is only a messenger, not a prophet
5
Which Quranic verse (59:7) is referenced to show that following the Prophet ﷺ is obligatory?
Medium 1 Mark
Surah Al-Hashr 59:7 — about following the Prophet's commands.
A "So establish prayer and give Zakah"
B "And whatever the Messenger gives you, take it; and what he forbids you from, refrain"
C "Indeed Allah loves those who are patient"
D "O you who believe, fast as it was prescribed"
6
Which prayers have 4 rak'ahs each among the five daily prayers?
Medium 1 Mark
Pattern: Fajr=2, Dhuhr=4, Asr=4, Maghrib=3, Isha=4.
A Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr
B Dhuhr, Asr, Isha
C Asr, Maghrib, Isha
D Dhuhr, Maghrib, Isha
7
What is the ruling on Witr prayer according to the Hanafi school?
Medium 1 Mark
Hanafi school has a unique ruling on Witr — it is between Fardh and Sunnah.
A Fardh (Obligatory)
B Nafl (Voluntary)
C Wajib (Necessary)
D Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah
8
How many Sunnah Mu'akkadah (emphasized Sunnah) rak'ahs are there daily (Rawatib)?
Medium 1 Mark
Count: 2 + (4+2) + 2 + 2 = 12 rak'ahs.
A 8
B 10
C 12
D 14
9
Which Quranic verse (29:45) describes a key spiritual benefit of Salah?
Medium 1 Mark
This verse says Salah "prohibits" something — what does it prohibit?
A Salah brings wealth
B Salah prevents indecency and evil (Fahisha and Munkar)
C Salah is only for men
D Salah was only obligatory for previous nations
10
What is the covering requirement (Awrah) for men during Salah?
Medium 1 Mark
Men: navel to knees. Women: whole body except face and hands.
A Whole body
B Navel to knees
C Whole body except face and hands
D Only the private parts
11
What is the best voluntary prayer after the obligatory (Fardh) prayers?
Medium 1 Mark
This prayer is performed at night — its timing makes it particularly virtuous.
A Duha prayer
B Ishraaq prayer
C Tahajjud (night prayer)
D Prayer after Wudu
12
What is the Zakah rate on agricultural produce that is rain-fed (without irrigation)?
Medium 1 Mark
Rain (natural) = 10%; Irrigated (artificial effort) = 5%. More effort = lower rate.
A 2.5%
B 5%
C 10%
D 20%
13
What is the Zakah rate on minerals and buried treasure (Rikaz)?
Medium 1 Mark
Rikaz is found without effort — hence the highest rate (20% or 1/5).
A 2.5%
B 5%
C 10%
D 20%
14
Which category of Zakah recipients refers to people who are given Zakah to soften their hearts toward Islam?
Medium 1 Mark
Mu'allaf shares the root with "ألف" meaning to bond/reconcile.
A Fuqara'
B Gharimin
C Mu'allafat al-Qulub
D Riqab
15
Why can't Zakah be given to the Prophet's family (Banu Hashim)?
Medium 1 Mark
The Prophet ﷺ described Zakah as something that "purifies" — hence his noble family is exempt.
A They are too wealthy
B Zakah is the "dirt" of people; they receive Khums instead
C They live in Mecca and cannot receive it
D There is no such ruling
16
What is the difference between Fuqara' and Masakin as Zakah recipients?
Medium 1 Mark
Masakin (from the root sakan = stillness/inability) are the most destitute.
A They are the same category
B Fuqara' have some wealth below Nisab; Masakin are more destitute with almost nothing
C Fuqara' are non-Muslims; Masakin are Muslims
D Fuqara' are travelers; Masakin are indebted
17
What is the ruling when a person forgetfully eats or drinks while fasting?
Medium 1 Mark
Forgetfulness (Nisyan) is excused in Islamic law — the fast continues.
A The fast is broken and Qada is required
B The fast is broken and Kaffarah is required
C The fast remains valid and no Qada is needed
D The fast is broken and Fidyah is required
18
What is the Kaffarah for deliberately breaking the fast through marital relations in Ramadan?
Medium 1 Mark
This is the only fast violation that requires Kaffarah (heavy expiation), not just Qada.
A Make up 1 day (Qada) only
B Pay Fidyah for 60 days
C Free a slave, OR fast 60 consecutive days, OR feed 60 poor people
D Fast 3 days only
19
What is Fidyah in the context of fasting?
Medium 1 Mark
Fidyah is for those who CANNOT make up fasts — unlike Qada (making up later).
A Fasting 60 consecutive days
B Feeding one poor person for each missed fast day (for those permanently unable to fast)
C Making up missed fasts later (Qada)
D Paying money to the government
20
On which nights of Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr most likely to occur?
Medium 1 Mark
The Prophet ﷺ intensified worship in the LAST 10 nights of Ramadan to find it.
A The first 10 nights
B The middle 10 nights (11th-20th)
C The last 10 nights, especially odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th)
D Every Friday of Ramadan
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