Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers
202 Arkan-e-Islam MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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. Qaran
- B. Mufrid
- C. Mutamtae
- D. None of them
Explanation: A pilgrim who enters ihram at the miqat with the intention of performing both Umrah and Hajj is a Qarin, performing Hajj Qiran.
Correct answer: Qaran- A. Cutting of hair
- B. First circle of Tawaf
- C. Kalmaas in loud voice during Tawaf
- D. Kissing of stone
Explanation: Tahalluq means shaving or cutting the hair after completing the relevant Hajj or Umrah rites.
Correct answer: Cutting of hair- A. One kind of Hajj
- B. Last pebble on throwing Iblees
- C. Animal to be sacrifice
- D. Last circle of Tawaf
Explanation: Hadi is the sacrificial animal offered in connection with certain forms of Hajj and Umrah.
Correct answer: Animal to be sacrifice- A. Qaran
- B. Mufrid
- C. MUtamtae
- D. None of them
Explanation: A pilgrim who enters ihram intending Hajj alone is called a Mufrid and performs Hajj Ifrad.
Correct answer: Mufrid- A. which is accepted
- B. which is not accepted
- C. which is observed correctly
- D. which is performed with deficiencies
Explanation: Maqbool means accepted, so Maqbool Hajj is a pilgrimage accepted by Allah.
Correct answer: which is accepted- A. Kalimah Tamjeed
- B. Kalimah Tauheed
- C. Kalimah Shahadat
- D. Kalimah Radd-i-Kufar
Explanation: The sixth Kalimah is Kalimah Radd-i-Kufar, a declaration rejecting disbelief and seeking protection from it.
Correct answer: Kalimah Radd-i-Kufar- A. Kalimah Tamjeed
- B. Kalimah Istighfar
- C. Kalimah Shahdat
- D. Kalimah Tauheed
Explanation: The fifth Kalimah is Kalimah Istighfar, consisting of repentance and seeking Allah’s forgiveness.
Correct answer: Kalimah Istighfar- A. 13
- B. 11
- C. 9
- D. 6Books & Literature
Explanation: In the commonly taught Hanafi classification, Hajj has 3 faraiz, 6 wajib acts and 10 sunnat acts. Thus the missing number is 6.
Correct answer: 6Books & Literature- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. None
Explanation: In the standard classification, the Eid prayer and the funeral prayer are performed without adhan or iqamah.
Correct answer: 2- A. Mina valley
- B. Arafat
- C. Muzdalifa valley
- D. Madina valley
Explanation: Al-Mash'ar al-Haram is located at Muzdalifah, where pilgrims stay after Arafat and traditionally perform remembrance and collect pebbles.
Correct answer: Muzdalifa valley- A. Parents, Husband, wife and children
- B. Uncle, Sister, and Hisband
- C. Brother, Nephew and children
- D. Parents, brother and wife
Explanation: Zakat cannot ordinarily be given to one's ascendants, descendants, or spouse because their maintenance is already a religious obligation.
Correct answer: Parents, Husband, wife and children- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Explanation: In the commonly printed Arabic text of Kalima-e-Tayyabah, لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله, none of the basic letters carries a dot.
Correct answer: 0- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6
Explanation: According to the commonly taught Hanafi formulation, wudu has four obligatory acts: washing the face, both arms including the elbows…
Correct answer: 4- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6
Explanation: In the Hanafi formulation, ghusl has three obligatory acts: rinsing the mouth, rinsing the nose, and washing the entire body so that no…
Correct answer: 3- A. To Leave Something
- B. To Avoid Something
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation: Sawm literally conveys leaving or abstaining from something, which includes avoiding food, drink and other prohibited acts during the…
Correct answer: Both (a) & (b)- A. Self-discipline
- B. Self-control
- C. Self-motivation
- D. Self-determination
Explanation: Fasting requires self-control because a fasting person voluntarily restrains desires that are otherwise lawful, such as eating and…
Correct answer: Self-control- A. 7th Shaban, 2 A.H
- B. 8th Shaban, 2 A.H
- C. 9th Shaban, 2 A.H
- D. 10th Shaban,2 A.H
Explanation: According to the commonly taught Islamic Studies chronology, fasting became obligatory on 10 Sha'ban in 2 AH.
Correct answer: 10th Shaban,2 A.H- A. Salat
- B. Zakat
- C. Fasting
- D. Hajj
Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ described fasting as a shield, because it protects a believer from sinful speech, actions and desires.
Correct answer: Fasting- A. To Feed 50 people
- B. To Feed 60 people
- C. To Feed 70 people
- D. To Feed 80 people
Explanation: The kaffarah for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast, where applicable, includes feeding sixty needy people.
Correct answer: To Feed 60 people- A. Eating
- B. Drinking
- C. sex
- D. Smoking
- E. All of these
Explanation: During the prescribed fasting hours, a person must abstain from food, drink, sexual relations and smoking.
Correct answer: All of these