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161. How much camels were sacrificed on the occasion of Hajj by Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H)?

  • A. 60 camels
  • B. 63 camels
  • C. 65 camels
  • D. 67 camels

Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) personally sacrificed 63 camels during Hajjat al-Wida, and Hazrat Ali (RA) completed the remaining 37 of the total 100. Thus 63 is the figure associated with the Prophet himself.

Correct answer: 63 camels

162. Who performed first Hajj Bait-Ullah?

  • A. Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail (A.S)
  • B. Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S)
  • C. Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and Hazrat Hajira (A.S)
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Traditional Islamic accounts commonly attribute the first performance of Hajj to Hazrat Adam (AS) and Hazrat Hawwa (AS). Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS) later rebuilt the Kaaba and established its rites.

Correct answer: Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S)

163. Basic pillars of Islam are?

  • A. 4
  • B. 6
  • C. 5
  • D. 7

Explanation: Islam has five basic pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, fasting and Hajj. The six articles belong to iman, not the pillars of Islam.

Correct answer: 5

164. The Touheed (Kalmah) is__________ pillar of Islam?

  • A. First Pillar of Islam
  • B. Second Pillar of Islam
  • C. Third Pillar of Islam
  • D. Fourth Pillar of Islam

Explanation: The Kalmah or Shahadah is the first pillar because it expresses belief in Allah’s oneness and Muhammad’s prophethood. The remaining pillars are acts built upon this declaration of faith.

Correct answer: First Pillar of Islam

165. The Second Pillar of Islam is?

  • A. Namaz
  • B. Fast
  • C. Touheed
  • D. Zakat

Explanation: Salah, or Namaz, is the second pillar after Shahadah. Fasting, Zakat and Hajj occupy the third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.

Correct answer: Namaz

166. The third pillar of Islam is?

  • A. Zakat
  • B. Fast
  • C. Touheed
  • D. Namaz

Explanation: Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, following Shahadah and Salah. Fasting is the fourth pillar, which makes it the tempting alternative here.

Correct answer: Zakat

167. The 4th pillar of Islam is?

  • A. Namaz
  • B. Fast
  • C. Tauheed
  • D. Zakat

Explanation: Fasting, or Sawm, is the fourth pillar of Islam. It is observed throughout Ramadan, after Shahadah, Salah and Zakat in the standard listing.

Correct answer: Fast

168. The 5th pillar of Islam is?

  • A. Hajj
  • B. Tauheed
  • C. Namaz
  • D. Zakat

Explanation: Hajj is the fifth pillar and is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able. Zakat is the preceding, fourth pillar.

Correct answer: Hajj

169. Obligations in Islam are called_____________?

  • A. Farz
  • B. Wajib
  • C. Nafl
  • D. Sunnat

Explanation: An obligation that must be performed in Islam is generally called Fard or Farz. Nafl is voluntary, while Sunnah refers to the Prophet’s practice and Wajib has a more technical usage in Islamic jurisprudence.

Correct answer: Farz

170. The Soam is a pillar of Islam. It is declared as an ?

  • A. Armour
  • B. Love
  • C. Welfare
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The Prophet described fasting as a shield or armour because it protects a believer from sin and helps develop self-control. Love and welfare are not the standard description in this saying.

Correct answer: Armour