All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

61. Third Ashra (last days of Ramadan) is known as__________?

• A. Days of Mercy
• B. Days of Forgiveness
• C. Days to seek refuge from Hellfire
• D. None of these

Explanation: The last ten days of Ramadan are traditionally called the days of seeking refuge from Hellfire. They also contain Laylat-ul-Qadr, which makes them especially significant for worship.

62. What does Eid-ul-Fitr mean?

• A. Commemorating the prophet (SAW) birth
• B. Making special prayer
• C. Breaking fast
• D. None of these

Explanation: Fitr means breaking the fast, so Eid-ul-Fitr is the festival marking the end of Ramadan fasting. It does not mean the Prophet's birth or merely the performance of the Eid prayer.

63. Which was the favorite month of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)?

• A. Ramadan
• B. Rajab
• C. Sha'ban
• D. Safar

Explanation: Sha'ban is traditionally identified in examination material as the Prophet's preferred month for voluntary fasting, since he fasted more in it than in other months apart from Ramadan. This should not be confused with Ramadan's status as the obligatory fasting month.

64. In Ramadan, Nafal prayer is equal to ______?

• A. Sunnat prayer
• B. Farz prayer
• C. Wajib Prayer
• D. None of these

Explanation: A voluntary prayer performed in Ramadan carries the reward of a compulsory prayer performed outside Ramadan, according to the well-known Ramadan narration. Thus nafl is treated as equal to farz in reward, not in legal status.

65. In Ramadan, Farz prayer is equal to ______?

• A. 70 Sunnat prayer
• B. 70 Farz prayer
• C. 70 Wajib Prayer
• D. 70 Nafal Prayer

Explanation: The well-known narration about Ramadan states that performing a farz act in Ramadan brings the reward of seventy obligatory acts outside it. This refers to multiplied reward, not a change in the prayer's legal classification.

66. In which Islamic month Nafal prayer is equal to Farz prayer?

• A. Sha'ban
• B. Rajab
• C. Safar
• D. Ramadan

Explanation: Ramadan is distinguished by the special multiplication of reward for both voluntary and obligatory worship. The other listed months do not carry this specific Ramadan narration.

67. In which Islamic month Farz prayer is equal to 70 Farz prayer?

• A. Sha'ban
• B. Rajab
• C. Safar
• D. Ramadan

Explanation: The commonly cited Ramadan narration gives a reward equivalent to seventy obligatory acts for performing a farz act during Ramadan. This is why Ramadan, rather than Sha'ban, Rajab, or Safar, is selected.

68. Who are exempt from Ramadan's fasting?

• A. Sickness
• B. Travelling
• C. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• D. Senility and old age
• E. All of these

Explanation: Islam permits the sick and travellers to postpone fasting, while the elderly without capacity and pregnant or breastfeeding women may also defer it under relevant circumstances. Therefore, all the listed categories are included in the examination's general wording.

69. Which days are called Ayam-e-Tashreeq?

• A. 11, 12 and 13 Zil Haj
• B. 9, 10 and 11 Muharram
• C. 27, 28 and 29 Ramadan
• D. 15, 16 and 17 Sha'ban

Explanation: Ayyam al-Tashreeq are the three days after Eid al-Adha: 11, 12 and 13 Zul-Hijjah. Pilgrims remain in Mina during these days and perform the stoning ritual.

70. The flesh of the slaughtered animals is divided into three portions. One third is for one's own self. Another third for the poor and the needy and the last third is for__________?

• A. Imam Sahib
• B. Non-Muslims
• C. Relatives
• D. None of these

Explanation: The commonly taught distribution of Qurbani meat is one-third for the household, one-third for the poor and one-third for relatives or friends. This division is recommended practice rather than a fixed condition whose violation invalidates the sacrifice.