Islamic Studies MCQs – Set 4
Test your knowledge of Islamic Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering Islamic beliefs, worship, Seerah, Islamic history, prophets, companions and important concepts. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. What is the meaning of the word "Islam"?
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Correct Answer: B. Submission and peace
Islam is associated with submission to the will of Allah and the resulting peace.
Islam is associated with submission to the will of Allah and the resulting peace.
2. What is the Islamic term for belief in the Oneness of Allah?
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Correct Answer: B. Tawhid
Tawhid means affirming the absolute Oneness and uniqueness of Allah.
Tawhid means affirming the absolute Oneness and uniqueness of Allah.
3. Which of the following is one of the fundamental articles of Islamic faith?
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Correct Answer: A. Belief in angels
Belief in angels is one of the six fundamental articles of faith in Islam.
Belief in angels is one of the six fundamental articles of faith in Islam.
4. What is the Islamic term for belief in the Day of Judgment?
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Correct Answer: C. Akhirah
Akhirah refers to the Hereafter and the life after death, including the Day of Judgment.
Akhirah refers to the Hereafter and the life after death, including the Day of Judgment.
5. What is the Arabic term for the declaration of faith in Islam?
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Correct Answer: A. Shahadah
Shahadah is the declaration affirming that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His Messenger.
Shahadah is the declaration affirming that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His Messenger.
6. What is the Arabic term for fasting?
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Correct Answer: B. Sawm
Sawm is the Islamic term for fasting, especially the obligatory fasting observed during Ramadan.
Sawm is the Islamic term for fasting, especially the obligatory fasting observed during Ramadan.
7. What is the term for the pre-dawn meal eaten before fasting?
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Correct Answer: B. Suhoor
Suhoor is the meal eaten before dawn by Muslims intending to fast.
Suhoor is the meal eaten before dawn by Muslims intending to fast.
8. What is the meal with which a daily Ramadan fast is ended called?
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Correct Answer: B. Iftar
Iftar is the meal or act of breaking the daily fast after sunset.
Iftar is the meal or act of breaking the daily fast after sunset.
9. What is the voluntary charity given in Islam called?
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Correct Answer: A. Sadaqah
Sadaqah refers to voluntary charity or acts of giving done for the sake of Allah.
Sadaqah refers to voluntary charity or acts of giving done for the sake of Allah.
10. What is the direction faced by Muslims during Salah called?
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Correct Answer: B. Qiblah
Qiblah is the direction toward the Ka'bah in Makkah that Muslims face during Salah.
Qiblah is the direction toward the Ka'bah in Makkah that Muslims face during Salah.
11. What is the elevated platform in a mosque from which the sermon is delivered called?
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Correct Answer: B. Minbar
The Minbar is the raised platform in a mosque from which the Friday sermon and other sermons are delivered.
The Minbar is the raised platform in a mosque from which the Friday sermon and other sermons are delivered.
12. What is the niche in a mosque that indicates the direction of the Qiblah called?
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Correct Answer: B. Mihrab
The Mihrab is a niche in the mosque wall that indicates the direction of the Qiblah.
The Mihrab is a niche in the mosque wall that indicates the direction of the Qiblah.
13. Which prayer is specifically associated with Friday and replaces the regular Zuhr prayer for those obligated to attend?
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Correct Answer: C. Salat al-Jumu'ah
Salat al-Jumu'ah is the congregational Friday prayer performed around the time of Zuhr.
Salat al-Jumu'ah is the congregational Friday prayer performed around the time of Zuhr.
14. What is the funeral prayer in Islam called?
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Correct Answer: A. Salat al-Janazah
Salat al-Janazah is the Islamic funeral prayer offered for a deceased Muslim.
Salat al-Janazah is the Islamic funeral prayer offered for a deceased Muslim.
15. What is the state of ritual consecration entered by pilgrims before performing Hajj or Umrah called?
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Correct Answer: A. Ihram
Ihram is the sacred state entered by pilgrims before performing the rites of Hajj or Umrah.
Ihram is the sacred state entered by pilgrims before performing the rites of Hajj or Umrah.
16. How many times do pilgrims circumambulate the Ka'bah during Tawaf?
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Correct Answer: C. Seven
Tawaf consists of seven circuits around the Ka'bah.
Tawaf consists of seven circuits around the Ka'bah.
17. What is the walking between Safa and Marwah during Hajj and Umrah called?
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Correct Answer: B. Sa'i
Sa'i is the ritual walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah, commemorating the effort of Hajar (RA).
Sa'i is the ritual walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah, commemorating the effort of Hajar (RA).
18. On which day of Dhul-Hijjah do pilgrims perform Wuquf at Arafat?
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Correct Answer: B. 9th
The major standing at Arafat, known as Wuquf, takes place on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah.
The major standing at Arafat, known as Wuquf, takes place on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah.
19. Which Islamic festival is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal?
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Correct Answer: B. Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal after the completion of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal after the completion of Ramadan.
20. On which date of Dhul-Hijjah is Eid al-Adha celebrated?
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Correct Answer: D. 10th
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.
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