Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

111. Ziarat-e- Tawaf is _______________?

• A. Faraz
• B. Wajib
• C. Nafli
• D. none of these

Explanation: Tawaf al-Ziyarat, also called Tawaf al-Ifadah, is an essential obligation of Hajj and is therefore classified as fard. It is performed after the main rites at Mina and Arafat.

112. Tasbih means?

• A. Glorifying of God
• B. Praising of God
• C. forgetfulness
• D. None of these

Explanation: Tasbih means declaring Allah’s perfection and glorifying Him, as in the phrase Subhan Allah. Praising Allah is related, but tasbih specifically emphasizes His freedom from every imperfection.

113. Sujud sahwi is the sajad of ___________?

• A. Forgetfulness
• B. Need
• C. Recitation
• D. None of these

Explanation: Sujud al-sahw is the prostration performed to compensate for forgetfulness or an unintended omission in prayer. It is therefore different from sujud al-tilawah, which follows Quranic recitation.

114. On 8th Zil-Hajj stay at Mina is said to be ___________?

• A. Yum-e- Arafat
• B. Yum-e- Tarvia
• C. Tawaf-e-Wadoom
• D. None of these

Explanation: The 8th of Dhul-Hijjah is known as Yaum al-Tarwiyah, when pilgrims traditionally proceed to Mina. The Day of Arafah is 9th Dhul-Hijjah.

115. Prayers which were essential in the early period of Islam?

• A. Fajar and Zuhar
• B. Fajr and Isha
• C. Fajr and Asar
• D. Fajr and Magrib

Explanation: Before the five daily prayers were prescribed during the Mi'raj, the early Muslim prayer practice is commonly described in basic texts as including Fajr and Isha. The question refers to this initial stage rather than the later complete five-prayer system.

116. What is the first manifestation of faith in Islam?

• A. Zakat
• B. Prayer
• C. Shahadah (Kalima)
• D. Hajj

Explanation: Shahadah is the verbal declaration of belief in Allah's oneness and the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH), making it the first and foundational expression of faith. Zakat, prayer, and Hajj are acts that follow within the framework of Islam.

117. Who has the authority to exempt any person from zakat in an Islamic state?

• A. Caliph
• B. Wali/Governor
• C. Imam
• D. none of these

Explanation: No individual listed has authority to cancel the zakat obligation of a person who is legally liable for it, because zakat is a divinely fixed duty. A ruler may administer or distribute it, but cannot generally exempt someone from the obligation.

118. Namaz-e-Khasoof is offered at the time of __________ ?

• A. Lunar eclipse
• B. Solar eclipse
• C. earthquake
• D. heavy rain

Explanation: Namaz-e-Khasoof is the prayer offered during a lunar eclipse, while the prayer for a solar eclipse is called Namaz-e-Kusoof. The terms are distinguished by khasoof for the moon and kusoof for the sun.

119. In Hajj, touching the Black Stone, is called__________ ?

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

Explanation: Touching or gesturing toward the Black Stone at the beginning and during circumambulation is called Istilam. Tawaf is the complete circuit around the Ka'bah, while Sa'i is walking between Safa and Marwah.

120. The meaning of Muharram is?

• A. Dry Land
• B. To Respect
• C. Forbidden
• D. To pray

Explanation: Muharram comes from the Arabic root meaning “to make forbidden” or “sacred.” It is one of the four sacred months in which fighting was traditionally prohibited.