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The Arkan-e-Islam are the five foundations of Muslim practice: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. The topic covers their meaning, obligation, principal requirements and spiritual or social purposes, while distinguishing these practical pillars from the articles of faith covered under Iman.
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- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Explanation: The Fard of Fajr consists of two rakats, preceded by two rakats of Sunnah.
Correct answer: Two- A. wajib
- B. farz
- C. sunnat
- D. None of them
Explanation: Tarawih is a confirmed Sunnah prayer performed in Ramadan, not a fard or wajib prayer according to the commonly taught classification.
Correct answer: sunnat- A. Maghrib prayer
- B. Isha prayer
- C. Juma prayer
- D. Fajir prayer
Explanation: Jumuah prayer is not obligatory for women, although women may attend it and offer it with the congregation.
Correct answer: Juma prayer- A. Tauheed, Risalat, Alhami Kutub, Akhirat and Malaika
- B. Tauheed, Risalat, Malaika, Alhami Kutub and Akhirat
- C. Tauheed, Alhami Kutub, Risalat, and Malaika
- D. Tauheed, Milka,Risalat, Alhami Kutub and Akhirat
Explanation: Among the beliefs listed, the usual order is belief in Allah's oneness, Prophethood, angels, revealed books and the Hereafter.
Correct answer: Tauheed, Risalat, Malaika, Alhami Kutub and Akhirat- A. Namaz-i-Ishraq
- B. Namaz-e-Khasoof
- C. Namaz-e-Janaza
- D. Namaz-e-Istasqa
Explanation: The prayer of Ishraq, when performed after sunrise with its prescribed conditions, is associated in a hadith with the reward of a complete…
Correct answer: Namaz-i-Ishraq- A. Second, Third and 4th days of ZilHajj
- B. 8th , 9th and 10th days of Muharram
- C. 25th , 27th and 29th days of Ramdan
- D. 13th , 14th and 15th days of Every month in Islamic Calender
Explanation: The Ayyam al-Bid, or White Days, are the 13th, 14th and 15th nights or days of each Islamic lunar month, when the moon is brightest.
Correct answer: 13th , 14th and 15th days of Every month in Islamic Calender- A. The belief in brief
- B. The belief in detail
- C. The belief in all things
- D. The belief in uncertain things
Explanation: Iman-e-Mufassal means faith stated in detail, covering belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His prophets, the Last Day, and divine…
Correct answer: The belief in detail- A. Istilam
- B. Sayee
- C. Ramee
- D. Tawaf
Explanation: Ramee means throwing pebbles at the Jamarat during Hajj, symbolically rejecting Satan.
Correct answer: Ramee- A. Istilam
- B. Sayee
- C. Ramee
- D. Tawaf
Explanation: Sa'i is the ritual movement seven times between Safa and Marwah. Tawaf consists of circling the Ka'bah, and Ramee is the stoning of the…
Correct answer: Sayee- A. Farz
- B. Sunnah
- C. Mustahab
- D. Wajib
Explanation: In the Hanafi classification commonly used in Pakistan, reciting Durood after Tashahhud in the final sitting is Sunnah.
Correct answer: Sunnah- A. Administrator General
- B. Auditor General
- C. Accountant General
- D. Minister of Religious Affairs
Explanation: The Administrator General heads the central Zakat administration and operates the Central Zakat Fund, whereas the Accountant General is…
Correct answer: Administrator General- A. 31
- B. 44
- C. 46
- D. 39Theology & Religious Study
Explanation: Article 31 of Pakistan’s Constitution directs the state to enable Muslims to order their lives according to Islamic teachings, including…
Correct answer: 31- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7
Explanation: Fasting is prohibited on the two Eid days and on the three days of Tashreeq after Eid al-Adha, making five days in total.
Correct answer: 5- A. Wajib
- B. Mustahab
- C. Sunnah
- D. Nafl
Explanation: The last ten days of Ramadan are traditionally observed in collective Sunnah i'tikaf, so the practice is classified as Sunnah.
Correct answer: Sunnah- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. seven
Explanation: The standard classification lists seven forms of tawaf, including Qudum, Ziyarat, Wida, Umrah, Nazr, Tahiyyah and Nafl.
Correct answer: seven- A. Nafil
- B. Farz
- C. Wajib
- D. Sunnat
Explanation: Tawaf al-Rukn, also called Tawaf al-Ziyarat or Tawaf al-Ifadah, is an essential pillar of Hajj.
Correct answer: Farz- A. Nafil
- B. Farz
- C. Wajib
- D. Sunnat
Explanation: Tawaf al-Qudum is the arrival tawaf performed by many pilgrims on entering Makkah, and it is classified as Sunnah.
Correct answer: Sunnat- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Explanation: In the commonly taught Hanafi classification, Hajj has three obligatory acts: Ihram, wuquf at Arafat and Tawaf al-Ziyarat.
Correct answer: Three- A. Mina
- B. Arafat
- C. Muzdalfa
- D. Hateem
Explanation: Al-Mash'ar al-Haram, the Sacred Monument mentioned in the Quran, is located at Muzdalifah near the place of worship at Mash'ar.
Correct answer: Muzdalfa- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Explanation: The three forms of Hajj are Ifrad, Qiran and Tamattu. They differ according to whether the pilgrim performs Hajj alone, combines Hajj and…
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