Islamic Studies MCQs – Set 9
This set contains 20 important Islamic Studies MCQs covering the Quran, Islamic history, jurisprudence, scholars, and important Islamic concepts. Click “Show Correct Answer” to check the answer with a short explanation.
1. How many Juz are there in the Quran?
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Correct Answer: C. 30
The Quran is traditionally divided into 30 Juz, making it easier to read and complete over a period of time.
The Quran is traditionally divided into 30 Juz, making it easier to read and complete over a period of time.
2. Which Surah does not begin with Bismillah?
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Correct Answer: B. Surah At-Tawbah
Surah At-Tawbah is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with the customary Bismillah.
Surah At-Tawbah is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with the customary Bismillah.
3. In which Surah is Ayat al-Kursi found?
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Correct Answer: C. Al-Baqarah
Ayat al-Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah and emphasizes Allah’s knowledge, power, and sovereignty.
Ayat al-Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah and emphasizes Allah’s knowledge, power, and sovereignty.
4. Which verse of the Quran is known as the longest verse?
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Correct Answer: B. Al-Baqarah 282
Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran and discusses documentation of financial transactions.
Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran and discusses documentation of financial transactions.
5. Which Surah contains two occurrences of Bismillah?
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Correct Answer: C. Surah An-Naml
Surah An-Naml begins with Bismillah and also contains another Bismillah in the letter of Prophet Sulayman (AS) to the Queen of Sheba.
Surah An-Naml begins with Bismillah and also contains another Bismillah in the letter of Prophet Sulayman (AS) to the Queen of Sheba.
6. What is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar?
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Correct Answer: B. Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the four sacred months.
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the four sacred months.
7. During whose caliphate was the Hijri calendar formally introduced?
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Correct Answer: B. Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
The Islamic Hijri calendar was formally established during the caliphate of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA).
The Islamic Hijri calendar was formally established during the caliphate of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA).
8. Which battle is also known as the Battle of Mu'tah?
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Correct Answer: A. Ghazwah Mu'tah
The Battle of Mu'tah took place in 8 AH and was an important military expedition during the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) lifetime.
The Battle of Mu'tah took place in 8 AH and was an important military expedition during the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) lifetime.
9. Which city was conquered by Muslims during the caliphate of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) and became an important center of Islamic history?
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Correct Answer: A. Jerusalem
Jerusalem came under Muslim rule during the caliphate of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) in the 7th century.
Jerusalem came under Muslim rule during the caliphate of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) in the 7th century.
10. Who was the founder of the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence?
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Correct Answer: B. Imam Abu Hanifa
Imam Abu Hanifa was a renowned Islamic jurist and is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Hanafi school.
Imam Abu Hanifa was a renowned Islamic jurist and is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Hanafi school.
11. Which famous work is associated with Imam Malik?
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Correct Answer: A. Al-Muwatta
Al-Muwatta is a famous early Islamic work compiled by Imam Malik ibn Anas and contains Hadith and legal teachings.
Al-Muwatta is a famous early Islamic work compiled by Imam Malik ibn Anas and contains Hadith and legal teachings.
12. Which Imam is associated with the book Al-Risalah?
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Correct Answer: C. Imam Al-Shafi'i
Imam Al-Shafi'i wrote Al-Risalah, an influential work concerning the principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
Imam Al-Shafi'i wrote Al-Risalah, an influential work concerning the principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
13. Which famous Hadith collection is associated with Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal?
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Correct Answer: B. Musnad Ahmad
Musnad Ahmad is a major Hadith collection attributed to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Musnad Ahmad is a major Hadith collection attributed to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
14. What does the term Nisab refer to in relation to Zakat?
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Correct Answer: B. The minimum wealth threshold for Zakat
Nisab is the minimum amount of qualifying wealth a person must possess for Zakat to become due, subject to the relevant rules.
Nisab is the minimum amount of qualifying wealth a person must possess for Zakat to become due, subject to the relevant rules.
15. What is Zakat al-Fitr primarily associated with?
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Correct Answer: A. The end of Ramadan
Zakat al-Fitr is a special obligatory charity associated with the completion of Ramadan and is given before the Eid prayer.
Zakat al-Fitr is a special obligatory charity associated with the completion of Ramadan and is given before the Eid prayer.
16. What is the name of the boundary point where pilgrims enter the state of Ihram?
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Correct Answer: A. Miqat
Miqat refers to designated boundaries for pilgrims entering the sacred state of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah.
Miqat refers to designated boundaries for pilgrims entering the sacred state of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah.
17. What is Talbiyah recited by pilgrims mainly expressing?
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Correct Answer: B. The pilgrim's response to Allah's call
The Talbiyah is a well-known pilgrimage supplication beginning with “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk,” expressing readiness to answer Allah's call.
The Talbiyah is a well-known pilgrimage supplication beginning with “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk,” expressing readiness to answer Allah's call.
18. What is Rami al-Jamarat associated with during Hajj?
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Correct Answer: B. Throwing pebbles at the Jamarat
Rami al-Jamarat is a Hajj ritual in which pilgrims throw pebbles at designated pillars representing the Jamarat.
Rami al-Jamarat is a Hajj ritual in which pilgrims throw pebbles at designated pillars representing the Jamarat.
19. Which scholar is widely known for writing Ihya Ulum al-Din?
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Correct Answer: A. Al-Ghazali
Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali wrote Ihya Ulum al-Din, a major work focusing on Islamic spirituality, ethics, worship, and religious life.
Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali wrote Ihya Ulum al-Din, a major work focusing on Islamic spirituality, ethics, worship, and religious life.
20. Which famous Muslim scholar wrote the Muqaddimah?
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Correct Answer: C. Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun wrote the Muqaddimah, a foundational work that discusses history, society, civilization, and the forces influencing human communities.
Ibn Khaldun wrote the Muqaddimah, a foundational work that discusses history, society, civilization, and the forces influencing human communities.
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