All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

161. Muzdalfa is situated_____________?

• A. Between Khana Kaaba and Minna
• B. Between Minna and Arafaat
• C. Not between stated above
• D. Between Safa and Minna

Explanation: Muzdalifah lies on the route between Mina and Arafat, with pilgrims travelling there after sunset on 9 Zulhajj. Safa and Marwah are within Masjid al-Haram, not near these Hajj stations.

162. At the place of Muzdalfa on 9th Zulhajj, Which two prayer are performed together?

• A. Zohr and Asr
• B. Maghrib and Eisha
• C. Asr and Maghrib
• D. None of them

Explanation: At Muzdalifah, Maghrib and Isha are performed together after arriving from Arafat. Zuhr and Asr are combined earlier at Arafat, which is the likely source of confusion.

163. From where pabels for throwing on Jumerat are obtained?

• A. Cave Sore
• B. Muzdalfa
• C. Minna
• D. Arafaat

Explanation: Pilgrims traditionally collect pebbles for the Jamarat from Muzdalifah, although pebbles may also be obtained elsewhere if necessary. Mina is the place where the actual stoning is performed.

164. How much camels were sacrificed on the occasion of Hajj by Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H)?

• A. 60 camels
• B. 63 camels
• C. 65 camels
• D. 67 camels

Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) personally sacrificed 63 camels during Hajjat al-Wida, and Hazrat Ali (RA) completed the remaining 37 of the total 100. Thus 63 is the figure associated with the Prophet himself.

165. Who performed first Hajj Bait-Ullah?

• A. Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail (A.S)
• B. Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S)
• C. Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and Hazrat Hajira (A.S)
• D. None of them

Explanation: Traditional Islamic accounts commonly attribute the first performance of Hajj to Hazrat Adam (AS) and Hazrat Hawwa (AS). Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS) later rebuilt the Kaaba and established its rites.

166. Basic pillars of Islam are?

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 5
• D. 7

Explanation: Islam has five basic pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, fasting and Hajj. The six articles belong to iman, not the pillars of Islam.

167. The Touheed (Kalmah) is__________ pillar of Islam?

• A. First Pillar of Islam
• B. Second Pillar of Islam
• C. Third Pillar of Islam
• D. Fourth Pillar of Islam

Explanation: The Kalmah or Shahadah is the first pillar because it expresses belief in Allah’s oneness and Muhammad’s prophethood. The remaining pillars are acts built upon this declaration of faith.

168. The Second Pillar of Islam is?

• A. Namaz
• B. Fast
• C. Touheed
• D. Zakat

Explanation: Salah, or Namaz, is the second pillar after Shahadah. Fasting, Zakat and Hajj occupy the third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.

169. The third pillar of Islam is?

• A. Zakat
• B. Fast
• C. Touheed
• D. Namaz

Explanation: Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, following Shahadah and Salah. Fasting is the fourth pillar, which makes it the tempting alternative here.

170. The 4th pillar of Islam is?

• A. Namaz
• B. Fast
• C. Tauheed
• D. Zakat

Explanation: Fasting, or Sawm, is the fourth pillar of Islam. It is observed throughout Ramadan, after Shahadah, Salah and Zakat in the standard listing.