Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

1. How many rakats are there in the Fard of Fajr prayer?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Five

Explanation: The Fard of Fajr consists of two rakats, preceded by two rakats of Sunnah. Fajr has the fewest obligatory rakats of the five daily prayers, while Zuhr, Asr and Isha each have four.

2. Nemaz e taraweeh is?

• 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. It is generally treated as Sunnat al-Muakkadah.

3. Which prayer is not obligatory for women?

• 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. The daily prayers, including Maghrib, Isha and Fajr, remain obligatory for adult Muslim women.

4. Give the fundamental beliefs of Islam in the proper order ?

• 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. The complete articles of faith also include belief in divine decree, which the options omit.

5. The reward of which prayer is equal to the reward of Hajj or Umrah ?

• 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 Hajj and Umrah. Khasoof, Janazah and Istisqa have different purposes.

6. What are the three White Days in Islam?

• 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. They are commonly associated with the recommended practice of fasting on these dates.

7. What is the meaning of Iman-e-Mufassal?

• 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 decree. Iman-e-Mujmal is the commonly contrasted expression for belief in brief.

8. In Hajj, stoning the Devil, is called __________ ?

• A. Istilam
• B. Sayee
• C. Ramee
• D. Tawaf

Explanation: Ramee means throwing pebbles at the Jamarat during Hajj, symbolically rejecting Satan. Istilam concerns touching or saluting the Black Stone, while Sa'i is walking between Safa and Marwah.

9. In Hajj, traveling seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah, is called __________ ?

• 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 Jamarat.

10. In salat, saying Darood is_____________?

• 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. It is treated differently in some other schools, but the submitted answer follows the Hanafi position.