Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers PDF for CSS, PPSC & FPSC (2026)

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Q01 The word 'Quran' is derived from the Arabic root meaning:

• ✓ATo recite / read
• BTo worship
• CTo submit
• DTo purify

ExplanationQuran comes from 'Qara'a' meaning 'to recite or read'.

Q02 Which Prophet is known as 'Abu al-Anbiya' (Father of the Prophets)?

• AProphet Adam (AS)
• BProphet Nuh (AS)
• ✓CProphet Ibrahim (AS)
• DProphet Musa (AS)

ExplanationProphet Ibrahim (AS) is called 'Abu al-Anbiya' because many Prophets descended from his lineage.

Q03 The first mosque ever built in Islam is:

• AMasjid Al-Haram
• BMasjid Al-Nabawi
• ✓CMasjid Al-Quba
• DMasjid Al-Aqsa

ExplanationMasjid Al-Quba was the first mosque built by the Prophet (SAW) upon arriving in Madinah during Hijra.

Q04 'Isra wal Mi'raj' refers to the Prophet's (SAW):

• AMigration to Madinah
• ✓BNight Journey and Ascension to the Heavens
• CFirst revelation
• DFarewell Pilgrimage

ExplanationIsra refers to the night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem; Mi'raj refers to the ascension through the heavens.

Q05 How many times is Salah (prayer) mentioned directly in the Holy Quran?

• A57
• ✓B67
• C77
• D87

ExplanationThe word Salah and its derivatives appear approximately 67 times in the Quran.

Q06 The Battle of Uhud took place in which year of Hijra?

• A2 AH
• ✓B3 AH
• C4 AH
• D5 AH

ExplanationThe Battle of Uhud was fought in 3 AH (625 CE).

Q07 Which Sahabi (companion) is known as 'Saifullah' (Sword of Allah)?

• AHazrat Umar (RA)
• BHazrat Ali (RA)
• ✓CHazrat Khalid ibn Walid (RA)
• DHazrat Hamza (RA)

ExplanationHazrat Khalid ibn Walid (RA) was given the title 'Saifullah' by the Prophet (SAW).

Q08 The Quran was revealed in which language?

• AHebrew
• BAramaic
• ✓CArabic
• DSyriac

ExplanationAllah revealed the Quran in the Arabic language (Quran 12:2).

Q09 The treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed between the Muslims and:

• AThe Jews of Madinah
• ✓BThe Quraysh of Makkah
• CThe Romans
• DThe Persians

ExplanationThe Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH) was signed between the Prophet (SAW) and the Quraysh tribe of Makkah.

Q10 Which of the following is NOT one of the four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)?

• AHanafi
• BMaliki
• ✓CAshari
• DHanbali

ExplanationThe four major Sunni Fiqh schools are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. Ashari is a school of theology (Aqeedah), not Fiqh.

Q11 The Surah that equals one-third of the Quran in reward is:

• ASurah Al-Fatiha
• ✓BSurah Al-Ikhlas
• CSurah Al-Kahf
• DSurah Al-Falaq

ExplanationThe Prophet (SAW) said Surah Al-Ikhlas equals one-third of the Quran in virtue and reward.

Q12 The Hajj pilgrimage is performed in which Islamic month?

• AMuharram
• BRajab
• CRamadan
• ✓DDhul Hijja

ExplanationHajj is performed in the first ten days of Dhul Hijja, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

Q13 Which Prophet swallowed by a whale is mentioned in the Quran as 'Dhul Nun'?

• AProphet Idris (AS)
• ✓BProphet Yunus (AS)
• CProphet Ayyub (AS)
• DProphet Ilyas (AS)

ExplanationProphet Yunus (AS) — also called Dhul Nun (the one of the whale) — was swallowed by a large fish.

Q14 'Makki' Surahs are those revealed:

• AIn Madinah after Hijra
• ✓BIn Makkah before Hijra
• CDuring Hajj
• DDuring Ramadan

ExplanationMakki Surahs were revealed in Makkah (or its surroundings) before the Prophet's migration to Madinah.

Q15 The name of the Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) father was:

• AAbu Talib
• ✓BAbdullah
• CAbdul Muttalib
• DAbbas

ExplanationThe Prophet's (SAW) father was Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib, who passed away before the Prophet's birth.

Q16 Which Islamic month is known as 'Shahr Allah' (Month of Allah)?

• ARamadan
• BRajab
• ✓CMuharram
• DSha'ban

ExplanationMuharram is called 'Shahr Allah' — it is the first month of the Islamic calendar and among the sacred months.

Q17 The Quran term 'Ahl al-Kitab' (People of the Book) primarily refers to:

• AMuslims
• ✓BJews and Christians
• CZoroastrians
• DPagans

ExplanationAhl al-Kitab refers to Jews and Christians who received divine scriptures (Torah and Injeel) before Islam.

Q18 In which year was the Conquest of Makkah (Fatah Makkah)?

• A6 AH
• B7 AH
• ✓C8 AH
• D9 AH

ExplanationMakkah was conquered by the Muslims in 8 AH (630 CE), led by the Prophet (SAW).

Q19 How many Sajdahs (prostrations) are wajib in the Quran?

• A12
• ✓B14
• C15
• D16

ExplanationThere are 14 places in the Quran where Sajdah al-Tilawa (prostration of recitation) is required.

Q20 The wife of the Prophet (SAW) known as 'Umm al-Masakin' (Mother of the Poor) is:

• AHazrat Aisha (RA)
• BHazrat Khadijah (RA)
• ✓CHazrat Zainab bint Khuzayma (RA)
• DHazrat Hafsa (RA)

ExplanationHazrat Zainab bint Khuzayma (RA) was called 'Umm al-Masakin' for her generosity to the poor.

Q21 The Islamic concept of 'Tawakkul' means:

• ARepentance
• ✓BReliance / Trust in Allah
• CThankfulness
• DPatience

ExplanationTawakkul means complete reliance and trust in Allah while taking the necessary means.

Q22 How many times does the word 'Dunya' (world) appear in the Holy Quran?

• A75
• B100
• ✓C115
• D130

ExplanationThe word 'Dunya' appears exactly 115 times, and interestingly so does the word 'Aakhira' — both 115 times.

Q23 Which Surah of the Quran is named after a metal?

• ✓ASurah Al-Hadid (Iron)
• BSurah Az-Zumar
• CSurah Al-Fath
• DSurah Al-Hashr

ExplanationSurah Al-Hadid (Chapter 57) is named after iron (Hadid = iron in Arabic).

Q24 The Angel of Death in Islam is:

• AJibreel (AS)
• BMika'eel (AS)
• CIsrafeel (AS)
• ✓DIzraeel (AS)

ExplanationAngel Izraeel (AS) — also called Malak al-Mawt — is the Angel of Death.

Q25 'Ghusul' (ritual bath) is obligatory after:

• ANormal sleep
• ✓BJanabah (major ritual impurity)
• CEating non-halal food
• DMissing Salah

ExplanationGhusl becomes obligatory after Janabah (sexual impurity), menstruation, postnatal bleeding, and at death.

Q26 Which Prophet is mentioned most frequently by name in the Holy Quran?

• AProphet Muhammad (SAW)
• BProphet Ibrahim (AS)
• ✓CProphet Musa (AS)
• DProphet Isa (AS)

ExplanationProphet Musa (AS) is mentioned by name approximately 136 times — the most frequently in the Quran.

Q27 The term 'Sirat al-Mustaqim' means:

• ✓AThe Straight Path
• BThe Day of Resurrection
• CThe Bridge over Hellfire
• DThe Final Judgment

ExplanationSirat al-Mustaqim means 'the Straight Path' — the path of those whom Allah has blessed.

Q28 The first Khalifa (Caliph) of Islam after the Prophet (SAW) was:

• AHazrat Umar (RA)
• BHazrat Ali (RA)
• ✓CHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
• DHazrat Uthman (RA)

ExplanationHazrat Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA) became the first Caliph of Islam after the Prophet's (SAW) demise.

Q29 Surah Al-Fatiha has how many verses?

• A5
• B6
• ✓C7
• D8

ExplanationSurah Al-Fatiha (The Opening Chapter) consists of 7 verses.

Q30 'Sadaqah Jariyah' refers to:

• ACompulsory charity (Zakat)
• ✓BContinuous / ongoing charity whose reward continues after death
• CCharity given in Ramadan only
• DCharity given to non-Muslims

ExplanationSadaqah Jariyah is a continuous charity (e.g. building a well, mosque, or school) that earns reward even after death.

Q31 The battle known as 'Ghazwa al-Ahzab' or the Battle of the Trench occurred in:

• A3 AH
• B4 AH
• ✓C5 AH
• D6 AH

ExplanationThe Battle of the Trench (Khandaq/Ahzab) took place in 5 AH (627 CE). The trench was suggested by Salman Al-Farsi.

Q32 The Islamic term for the consensus of Muslim jurists on a legal matter is:

• AQiyas
• BIjtihad
• CIstihsan
• ✓DIjma

ExplanationIjma (scholarly consensus) is the third primary source of Islamic law after the Quran and Sunnah.

Q33 Which Sahabi is known as 'Asadullah' (Lion of Allah)?

• AHazrat Khalid ibn Walid (RA)
• ✓BHazrat Hamza (RA)
• CHazrat Ali (RA)
• DHazrat Umar (RA)

ExplanationHazrat Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA) — uncle of the Prophet (SAW) — was titled 'Asadullah' and 'Sayyid al-Shuhada'.

Q34 The last Prophet and Messenger of Allah is:

• AProphet Isa (AS)
• BProphet Ibrahim (AS)
• ✓CProphet Muhammad (SAW)
• DProphet Idris (AS)

ExplanationProphet Muhammad (SAW) is the Khatam al-Nabiyyin — the Seal and last of all Prophets (Quran 33:40).

Q35 In Islamic law, 'Halal' means:

• AForbidden
• ✓BPermissible / Lawful
• CDisliked but permitted
• DObligatory

ExplanationHalal means lawful/permissible — that which is allowed under Islamic law.

Q36 The Surah that is recited in every unit (Raka'h) of Salah is:

• ASurah Al-Baqarah
• BSurah Al-Ikhlas
• ✓CSurah Al-Fatiha
• DSurah Al-Falaq

ExplanationSurah Al-Fatiha is called 'Umm al-Kitab' and is recited in every single Raka'h of Salah.

Q37 The concept of 'Akhirah' in Islam refers to:

• AThe present world
• ✓BThe Hereafter / Life after death
• CThe day of Friday
• DThe Islamic government

ExplanationAkhirah refers to the eternal life after death — encompassing resurrection, judgment, paradise, and hellfire.

Q38 The Battle of Khaybar was fought against:

• AThe Quraysh of Makkah
• BThe Romans
• ✓CThe Jewish tribes of Khaybar
• DThe Hypocrites of Madinah

ExplanationThe Battle of Khaybar (7 AH) was fought against the Jewish fortress-community of Khaybar.

Q39 The sacred Black Stone (Hajr al-Aswad) is located at which corner of the Ka'bah?

• ANorthern corner
• BSouthern corner
• ✓CEastern corner
• DWestern corner

ExplanationThe Hajr al-Aswad (Black Stone) is embedded in the eastern corner of the Ka'bah in Makkah.

Q40 In the Quran, the term 'Ulul Azm' refers to:

• AAll 25 Prophets mentioned in the Quran
• ✓BThe five Prophets of great resolve and steadfastness
• CThe four Rightly Guided Caliphs
• DThe Companions of the Prophet

ExplanationUlul Azm are the five Prophets of great resolve: Muhammad (SAW), Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Nuh (peace be upon them all).

Q41 The word 'Salam' as a greeting in Islam means:

• AGod is Great
• ✓BPeace be upon you
• CThanks be to Allah
• DI submit to Allah

Explanation'As-Salamu Alaykum' means 'Peace be upon you' — the Islamic greeting of peace.

Q42 Which of the following is the largest Surah by number of words?

• ASurah Al-Imran
• BSurah An-Nisa
• ✓CSurah Al-Baqarah
• DSurah Al-Maidah

ExplanationSurah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah by both verses (286) and total number of words.

Q43 The Islamic term 'Shirk' means:

• ASeeking forgiveness from Allah
• ✓BAssociating partners with Allah
• CPerforming good deeds
• DGiving charity to the poor

ExplanationShirk means associating partners with Allah — it is the greatest sin in Islam (Quran 4:48).

Q44 'Surah Al-Kahf' (The Cave) is recommended to be recited on which day?

• AMonday
• BWednesday
• ✓CFriday
• DSaturday

ExplanationThe Prophet (SAW) recommended reciting Surah Al-Kahf every Friday — it provides light/guidance for the week.

Q45 The four sacred (Haram) months in Islam are:

• ✓AMuharram, Rajab, Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul Hijja
• BRamadan, Muharram, Rajab, Sha'ban
• CDhul Hijja, Ramadan, Rajab, Safar
• DMuharram, Safar, Rajab, Dhul Hijja

ExplanationThe four sacred months are Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qa'dah, and Dhul Hijja — fighting is prohibited in them.

Q46 The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) belonged to which tribe?

• ABanu Aws
• BBanu Khazraj
• ✓CBanu Hashim (Quraysh)
• DBanu Tamim

ExplanationThe Prophet (SAW) was from the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe of Makkah.

Q47 'Taraweeh' prayers are specific to which month?

• AMuharram
• BSha'ban
• ✓CRamadan
• DDhul Hijja

ExplanationTaraweeh are extra night prayers performed after Isha during the month of Ramadan.

Q48 The term 'Nifaq' in Islamic terminology means:

• APolytheism
• BDisbelief
• ✓CHypocrisy
• DArrogance

ExplanationNifaq means hypocrisy — showing Islam outwardly while concealing disbelief or insincerity inwardly.

Q49 The 'Adhan' (call to prayer) was instituted in which Hijri year?

• ✓A1 AH
• B2 AH
• C3 AH
• D4 AH

ExplanationThe Adhan was instituted in 1 AH, shortly after the Prophet (SAW) arrived in Madinah.

Q50 The Islamic concept of 'Rizq' refers to:

• APrayer
• ✓BSustenance / provision granted by Allah
• CKnowledge of Quran
• DPilgrimage to Makkah

ExplanationRizq means sustenance or provision — everything Allah grants a person (food, wealth, health, family, knowledge).

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