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.

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What does the Arabic word "Tawhid" linguistically mean?
Easy 1 Mark
Think about the root word "wahid" (one) in Arabic.
A To divide
B To make one / to unify
C To worship
D To submit
2
Which Surah of the Quran is most associated with the concept of Tawhid?
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This Surah is known as the chapter of Sincerity/Purity.
A Surah Al-Fatiha
B Surah Al-Baqarah
C Surah Al-Ikhlas
D Surah An-Nisa
3
How many types of Tawhid are there according to Islamic theology?
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Count: Lordship, Worship, Names & Attributes.
A 2
B 4
C 3
D 5
4
Tawhid is considered which pillar of Iman (faith)?
Easy 1 Mark
It is the foundation upon which all other pillars rest.
A Second
B Third
C Fourth
D First
5
What does Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah refer to?
Easy 1 Mark
Rabb means Lord in Arabic.
A Oneness of Names & Attributes
B Oneness of Worship
C Oneness of Lordship
D Oneness of Prophethood
6
Which type of Tawhid involves believing that only Allah deserves to be worshipped?
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Ilah means deity/god in Arabic.
A Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah
B Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah
C Tawhid al-Asma wa as-Sifat
D None of the above
7
What is Shirk in Islamic theology?
Easy 1 Mark
The word Shirk means "to associate" or "to share" in Arabic.
A Believing in prophets
B Associating partners with Allah
C Performing extra prayers
D Fasting voluntarily
8
What is the greatest sin in Islam?
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Allah forgives all sins except one.
A Murder
B Theft
C Major Shirk
D Lying
9
How many main types of Shirk are there?
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Major and Minor are the two categories.
A 3
B 4
C 2
D 5
10
What is Ar-Riya in Islamic terminology?
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The Prophet ﷺ called it the thing he feared most for his companions.
A Sincere worship
B Showing off in acts of worship
C Prostration to Allah
D Seeking forgiveness
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What does Risalah mean?
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Risalah comes from the word "Rasul" meaning messenger.
A Belief in the Hereafter
B The system of sending messengers and prophets from Allah
C The five pillars of Islam
D Prayer and fasting
12
What is the approximate number of Rasuls (Messengers) sent by Allah?
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Messengers are fewer than Prophets — about 313 vs 124,000.
A 25
B 124,000
C 313
D 1000
13
Which of the following is the correct relationship between Nabi and Rasul?
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Think of it as: all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares.
A Every Nabi is a Rasul
B Every Rasul is a Nabi, but not every Nabi is a Rasul
C Nabi and Rasul are the same
D Every Nabi is higher in rank than a Rasul
14
Which Prophet is an example of a Nabi (not a Rasul) who followed another Prophet's law?
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He was the brother of Musa and supported him in his mission.
A Musa (Moses) AS
B Ibrahim (Abraham) AS
C Harun (Aaron) AS
D Isa (Jesus) AS
15
What does "Akhirah" mean?
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Akhirah literally means "the last" — referring to what comes after this world.
A The present world
B The life after death
C The time of Judgment only
D The intermediate world
16
Belief in Akhirah (Hereafter) is which pillar of Iman?
Easy 1 Mark
Count the pillars: Allah, Angels, Books, Messengers, then...?
A First
B Third
C Sixth
D Fifth
17
Which two angels question the deceased in the grave?
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Their names suggest they bring something unfamiliar and strange.
A Jibril and Mikail
B Munkar and Nakir
C Israfil and Ridhwan
D Malik and Ridhwan
18
Which angel will blow the Trumpet (Sur) on the Day of Judgment?
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This angel's role is specifically related to the Trumpet (Sur).
A Jibril (AS)
B Mikail (AS)
C Israfil (AS)
D Malik (AS)
19
What is the highest level of Paradise called?
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The Prophet ﷺ specifically told us to ask for this highest level.
A Hawiyah
B Firdaws
C Sirat
D Barzakh
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What is the lowest level of Hell called?
Easy 1 Mark
It is the opposite extreme from Firdaws (highest Paradise).
A Firdaws
B Sirat
C Hawiyah
D Barzakh
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