All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

761. Hazrat ____________ has the title the gateway to knowledge.

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

Explanation: Ali is popularly called Bab-ul-Ilm, or the gateway to knowledge, because of his exceptional learning and close association with the Prophet ﷺ. This title is not the standard title of the other three caliphs.

762. who 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 R.A. introduced an additional call to prayer for Jumu'ah when the Muslim population of Madinah had grown. The original adhan remained before the sermon, while the added one was given earlier to notify people.

763. Which Khulifa-e-Rashid announced the war against the people who were unwilling to pay zakat?

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A)
• B. Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A)
• C. Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)
• D. Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) fought the apostate and rebellious groups who refused to pay zakat after the Prophet’s death. He treated refusal to pay zakat as a serious challenge to the Islamic order.

764. The Rashidun Caliphate lasted for:___________?

• A. 30 years
• B. 40 years
• C. 50 years
• D. 10 years

Explanation: The Rashidun period ran from the accession of Abu Bakr in 632 CE to the end of Ali's caliphate in 661 CE, approximately 30 lunar years. This also corresponds to the well-known hadith prediction of a 30-year caliphate.

765. The first Msjid (Mosque) that was built by the Holy Prophet (SAW) was_____________?

• A. Masjid-ul-Haram
• B. Masjid e Quba
• C. Masjid-e-Aqsa
• D. Masjid-e-Nabavi

Explanation: Masjid-e-Quba was the first mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after his arrival near Madinah. Masjid-e-Nabawi was built later in Madinah itself.

766. The first poet of Islam is _______________?

• A. Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (RA)
• B. Hazrat Ubaidullah (RA)
• C. Hazrat Hasaan ibn e sabit (R.A)
• D. None of these

Explanation: Hazrat Hassan ibn Thabit (RA) is known as the poet of Islam and defended Islam and the Prophet (PBUH) through his poetry. He composed verses against the opponents of the early Muslim community.

767. Islamic official seal started in________________?

• A. 6 A.H
• B. 7 A.H
• C. 8 A.H
• D. 9 A.H

Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) began using an official seal in 7 AH, particularly for letters sent to foreign rulers. The seal bore the words Muhammad Rasul Allah.

768. Who was appointed as the ruler of Madina at the time of Hudaibia incident when Holy Prophet was departing for Umrah in 6th Hijri?

• A. Bashir bin Sufyan
• B. Namila bin Abdullah Al-Laithi
• C. Muhammad bin Muslimah
• D. Bara bin Azib

Explanation: When the Prophet (PBUH) left Madinah for Umrah before the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, he appointed Namila bin Abdullah al-Laithi to administer Madinah. The other names were associated with different roles or events.

769. Mosque of ________ was demolished by prophet?

• A. Quba
• B. Harmain
• C. Nabavi
• D. Zarar

Explanation: Masjid al-Dirar was built to create division among the Muslims and was ordered to be demolished by the Prophet (PBUH). Quba and Masjid an-Nabawi were honoured mosques, not condemned ones.

770. First Azan was called out in_______ A.H.

• A. 3 A.H.
• B. 2 A.H.
• C. 1 A.H.
• D. 4 A.H.

Explanation: The adhan was instituted in Madinah after the Hijrah, commonly dated to 1 AH. It was introduced to gather Muslims for congregational prayer.