Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

61. In Ramadan, Nafal prayer is equal to ______?

• A. Sunnat prayer
• B. Farz prayer
• C. Wajib Prayer
• D. None of these

Explanation: A voluntary prayer performed in Ramadan carries the reward of a compulsory prayer performed outside Ramadan, according to the well-known Ramadan narration. Thus nafl is treated as equal to farz in reward, not in legal status.

62. In Ramadan, Farz prayer is equal to ______?

• A. 70 Sunnat prayer
• B. 70 Farz prayer
• C. 70 Wajib Prayer
• D. 70 Nafal Prayer

Explanation: The well-known narration about Ramadan states that performing a farz act in Ramadan brings the reward of seventy obligatory acts outside it. This refers to multiplied reward, not a change in the prayer's legal classification.

63. In which Islamic month Nafal prayer is equal to Farz prayer?

• A. Sha'ban
• B. Rajab
• C. Safar
• D. Ramadan

Explanation: Ramadan is distinguished by the special multiplication of reward for both voluntary and obligatory worship. The other listed months do not carry this specific Ramadan narration.

64. In which Islamic month Farz prayer is equal to 70 Farz prayer?

• A. Sha'ban
• B. Rajab
• C. Safar
• D. Ramadan

Explanation: The commonly cited Ramadan narration gives a reward equivalent to seventy obligatory acts for performing a farz act during Ramadan. This is why Ramadan, rather than Sha'ban, Rajab, or Safar, is selected.

65. Who are exempt from Ramadan's fasting?

• A. Sickness
• B. Travelling
• C. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• D. Senility and old age
• E. All of these

Explanation: Islam permits the sick and travellers to postpone fasting, while the elderly without capacity and pregnant or breastfeeding women may also defer it under relevant circumstances. Therefore, all the listed categories are included in the examination's general wording.

66. Which days are called Ayam-e-Tashreeq?

• A. 11, 12 and 13 Zil Haj
• B. 9, 10 and 11 Muharram
• C. 27, 28 and 29 Ramadan
• D. 15, 16 and 17 Sha'ban

Explanation: Ayyam al-Tashreeq are the three days after Eid al-Adha: 11, 12 and 13 Zul-Hijjah. Pilgrims remain in Mina during these days and perform the stoning ritual.

67. The flesh of the slaughtered animals is divided into three portions. One third is for one's own self. Another third for the poor and the needy and the last third is for__________?

• A. Imam Sahib
• B. Non-Muslims
• C. Relatives
• D. None of these

Explanation: The commonly taught distribution of Qurbani meat is one-third for the household, one-third for the poor and one-third for relatives or friends. This division is recommended practice rather than a fixed condition whose violation invalidates the sacrifice.

68. Animals are routinely sacrificed on Eid ul Adha in memory of the sacrifice of_________?

• A. Prophet Adam (A.S)
• B. Prophet Abraham (A.S) and Prophet Ishmael (A.S)
• C. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• D. None of these

Explanation: Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, and Ismail is identified in Islamic tradition as that son. Allah then provided a ram as the sacrificial substitute.

69. When 'Eid ul Adha' is Celebrated?

• A. First day of the last month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar [Zil Hajj]
• B. Tenth day of the last month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar [Zil Hajj]
• C. At the end of the month of Ramadhan
• D. None of these

Explanation: Eid al-Adha begins on 10 Zul-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It coincides with the major sacrificial rite of Hajj after the Day of Arafah.

70. What does 'Eid ul Adha' mean?

• A. Festival of Peace
• B. Festival of Sacrifice
• C. Festival of Sheep and Cattle
• D. None of these

Explanation: Adha refers to sacrifice, so Eid al-Adha means the Festival of Sacrifice. The name connects the celebration with the sacrifice associated with Ibrahim and Ismail.