All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

751. Hazrat Abu Bakar was the merchant of ?

• A. Steel
• B. Cloth
• C. Coal
• D. Wheat

Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakrؓ earned his livelihood as a cloth merchant before and during the early Islamic period. The other listed commodities are not associated with his trade.

752. Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on ___________ 24 A.H.

• A. 1st Muharram
• B. 2nd Muharram
• C. 3rd Muharram
• D. 4th Muharram

Explanation: Umar ibn al-Khattab was attacked on 26 Dhul-Hijjah 23 AH and died from his wounds on 1 Muharram 24 AH, which is the date intended here. The distinction between the attack and his death can cause confusion.

753. Hazrat ____________ added As Salato Khairum Min Noum in Azan.

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
• B. Hazrat Usman (RA)
• C. Hazrat Ali (RA)
• D. Hazrat Umar (RA)

Explanation: The addition of “As-salatu khayrun min an-nawm” to the Fajr call to prayer is conventionally attributed to Umar during his caliphate. It means “prayer is better than sleep.”

754. Hazrat _____________ levied zakat on horses.

• A. Umar
• B. Abu Bakar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Umar introduced zakat on horses in certain circumstances, particularly when they were kept as wealth or for breeding. This is why Umar is associated with levying this zakat.

755. Hazrat __________ had knowledge of dreams.

• A. Umar
• B. Abu Bakar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Abu Bakr was renowned for interpreting dreams and is reported to have interpreted dreams in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. This association distinguishes him from the other listed caliphs.

756. Hazrat ________ lifted zakat on horses.

• A. Abu Bakar
• B. Umar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Ali is traditionally credited in these historical accounts with removing or lifting the levy on horses that had been imposed during Umar’s period. The question refers to this administrative change rather than ordinary zakat rules.

757. Hazrat ___________ added 2nd Azan for Friday prayers.

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)
• B. Hazrat Umar (R.A)
• C. Hazrat Usman (R.A)
• D. Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Explanation: Uthman introduced an additional Friday adhan when the Muslim population of Madinah had grown and the original call no longer reached everyone. The extra call was made before the sermon.

758. Atique is the title of ?

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar
• B. Hazrat Umar
• C. Hazrat Usman
• D. Hazrat Ali

Explanation: Atiq is a well-known title of Abu Bakr, alongside As-Siddiq. The title is commonly explained as referring to his being freed from the Fire or noble and pure.

759. Hazrat __________ established Department of Police.

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar
• B. Hazrat Umar
• C. Hazrat Usman
• D. Hazrat Ali

Explanation: Umar organised several state institutions, including the shurṭah, or police and security department. His caliphate is especially associated with formalising public administration.

760. Ghani was the title of Hazrat _________ (RA).

• A. Abu Bakar
• B. Umar
• C. Usman
• D. Ali

Explanation: Ghani, meaning wealthy or generous, is a title associated with Uthman ibn Affan because of his generosity and financial support for the Muslim community. Abu Bakr is instead commonly identified by the title As-Siddiq.