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1.
Allah perfected the religion in which Surah?
1. A.Al-Nisa
2. B.Al-Imran
3. C.Al-Baqarah
4. D.Al-Ma'idah
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Answer: D Al-Ma'idah
2.
How many compulsory prayers must a Muslim observe daily?
1. A.Five
2. B.Three
3. C.Six
4. D.Seven
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Answer: C Six
3.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatihah?
1. A.8
2. B.6
3. C.5
4. D.7
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Answer: D 7
4.
In which Hijri year did the Prophet perform his Farewell Pilgrimage?
1. A.10 AH
2. B.5 AH
3. C.12 AH
4. D.8 AH
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Answer: A 10 AH
5.
The Arabic term for permissible actions in Islam is:
1. A.Mustahab
2. B.Haram
3. C.Halal
4. D.Sunnah
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Answer: C Halal
6.
The blowing of the trumpet will be done by
1. A.Mikail
2. B.Malik
3. C.Jibril
4. D.Israfil
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Answer: D Israfil
7.
The covenant of all Prophets is referenced in which Surah?
1. A.Al-Ma'idah
2. B.Al-Tawbah
3. C.Al-Imran
4. D.Al-Ahzab
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Answer: D Al-Ahzab
8.
The event of Mi'raj is referenced in which Surah?
1. A.Al-Ma'un
2. B.Al-Baqarah
3. C.Al-Najm
4. D.Al-Nur
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Answer: C Al-Najm
9.
The father of Prophet Yahya was
1. A.Musa
2. B.Sulaiman
3. C.Zakariyyah
4. D.Harun
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Answer: C Zakariyyah
10.
The first revealed verses of the Qur'an were in Surah
1. A.Al-Kawthar
2. B.Al-'Alaq
3. C.Al-Falaq
4. D.Al-Nas
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Answer: B Al-'Alaq
11.
The Islamic calendar begins from the:
1. A.Hijrah to Madinah
2. B.Birth of the Prophet
3. C.Conquest of Makkah
4. D.Revelation of Qur'an
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Answer: A Hijrah to Madinah
12.
The Ka'bah was originally built by
1. A.Ibrahim and Isma'il
2. B.Dawud and Sulaiman
3. C.Musa and Harun
4. D.Isa and Zakariyyah
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Answer: A Ibrahim and Isma'il
13.
The longest Ayah in the Qur'an is found in which Surah?
1. A.Al-Tawbah
2. B.Al-Baqarah
3. C.Al-Imran
4. D.Al-Nisa
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Answer: B Al-Baqarah
14.
The name of the well near which Hajar found water is
1. A.Zamzam
2. B.Kawthar
3. C.Salsabil
4. D.Tasnim
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Answer: A Zamzam
15.
The people of 'Ad were destroyed by
1. A.Drowning
2. B.Storm
3. C.Fire
4. D.Earthquake
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Answer: B Storm
16.
The people of Thamud were punished with
1. A.Drowning
2. B.Storm
3. C.Fire
4. D.Thunderbolt
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Answer: D Thunderbolt
17.
The Prophet migrated from Makkah to which city?
1. A.Abyssinia
2. B.Jerusalem
3. C.Taif
4. D.Madinah
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Answer: D Madinah
18.
The Qur'an was revealed over a period of how many years?
1. A.30
2. B.40
3. C.23
4. D.10
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Answer: C 23
19.
The reward for fasting is with whom?
1. A.Allah
2. B.Angels
3. C.Prophet Muhammad
4. D.Community
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Answer: A Allah
20.
The splitting of the moon is mentioned in Surah
1. A.Al-Najm
2. B.Al-Mulk
3. C.Al-Shams
4. D.Al-Qamar
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Answer: D Al-Qamar
21.
The tribe of Quraysh is mentioned in Surah
1. A.Al-Fil
2. B.Al-Asr
3. C.Quraysh
4. D.Al-Kauthar
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Answer: C Quraysh
22.
The verse forbidding alcohol is found in Surah
1. A.Al-Baqarah
2. B.Al-Ma'idah
3. C.Al-Nisa
4. D.Al-Imran
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Answer: B Al-Ma'idah
23.
What does the term "Huda" in the Qur'an mean?
1. A.Blessing
2. B.Guidance
3. C.Mercy
4. D.Light
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Answer: B Guidance
24.
What does Zakah literally mean?
1. A.Purification
2. B.Charity
3. C.Donation
4. D.Tax
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Answer: A Purification
25.
What is the Arabic term for the annual charity given by Muslims?
1. A.Sadaqah
2. B.Zakah
3. C.Jizyah
4. D.Khums
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Answer: B Zakah
26.
What is the Arabic term for the pilgrimage to Makkah?
1. A.Zakah
2. B.Sawm
3. C.Hajj
4. D.Salat
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Answer: C Hajj
27.
What is the Arabic term for voluntary fasting?
1. A.Qada
2. B.Iftar
3. C.Kaffarah
4. D.Nafl
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Answer: D Nafl
28.
What is the Hadith?
1. A.Sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
2. B.Story of early Muslims
3. C.Commentary on Qur'an
4. D.Rules of fiqh
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Answer: A Sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
29.
What is the Ka'bah also called in the Qur'an?
1. A.Al-Masjid al-Aqsa
2. B.Masjid al-Quds
3. C.Al-Bayt al-Haram
4. D.Al-Rawda
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Answer: C Al-Bayt al-Haram
30.
What is the main theme of Surah Al-Ikhlas?
1. A.Rules of inheritance
2. B.The punishment of the grave
3. C.The birth of the Prophet
4. D.The oneness of Allah
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Answer: D The oneness of Allah
31.
What is the meaning of 'La ilaha illa Allah'?
1. A.There is no deity except Allah
2. B.Muhammad is the Messenger
3. C.There are many gods
4. D.Allah is the greatest
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Answer: A There is no deity except Allah
32.
What is the meaning of the name Al-Qur'an?
1. A.The Recitation
2. B.The Law
3. C.The Testament
4. D.The Reminder
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Answer: A The Recitation
33.
What is the name of the night the Qur'an was revealed?
1. A.Laylat al-Qadr
2. B.Laylat al-Miraj
3. C.Laylat al-Tahajjud
4. D.Laylat al-Baraʼah
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Answer: A Laylat al-Qadr
34.
What is the name of the Prophet who cured the blind and lepers by Allah's permission?
1. A.Sulaiman
2. B.Musa
3. C.Dawud
4. D.Isa
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Answer: D Isa
35.
What is the name of the surah that bears the name of Prophet Muhammad's family?
1. A.Al-Ahzab
2. B.Al-Imran
3. C.Al-Hujurat
4. D.Al-Fath
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Answer: B Al-Imran
36.
What is the ruling on backbiting in Islam?
1. A.Recommended in some cases
2. B.Permissible in war
3. C.A major sin
4. D.Optional
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Answer: C A major sin
37.
What is the ruling on praying without ablution (wudu) in Islam?
1. A.Allowed
2. B.Valid
3. C.Invalid
4. D.Makruh
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Answer: C Invalid
38.
What was the occupation of Musa before prophethood?
1. A.Merchant
2. B.Shepherd
3. C.Carpenter
4. D.Farmer
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Answer: B Shepherd
39.
Which angel brought revelations to Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
1. A.Malik
2. B.Israfil
3. C.Jibril
4. D.Mikail
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Answer: C Jibril
40.
Which Caliph compiled the Qur'an into a single book form?
1. A.Abu Bakr
2. B.Ali
3. C.Uthman
4. D.Umar
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Answer: C Uthman
41.
Which companion of the Prophet was nicknamed 'As-Siddiq'?
1. A.Uthman
2. B.Abu Bakr
3. C.Umar
4. D.Ali
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Answer: B Abu Bakr
42.
Which prayer is also called "Salat al-Wusta"?
1. A.Fajr
2. B.Asr
3. C.Maghrib
4. D.Isha
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Answer: B Asr
43.
Which prayer is offered just after sunset?
1. A.Isha
2. B.Fajr
3. C.Asr
4. D.Maghrib
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Answer: D Maghrib
44.
Which Prophet built the Ark by Allah's command?
1. A.Ibrahim
2. B.Isa
3. C.Musa
4. D.Nuh
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Answer: D Nuh
45.
Which Prophet could understand the language of the birds?
1. A.Musa
2. B.Sulaiman
3. C.Yusuf
4. D.Dawud
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Answer: B Sulaiman
46.
Which Prophet is associated with the building of Bayt al-Maqdis (Al-Aqsa)?
1. A.Musa
2. B.Sulaiman
3. C.Dawud
4. D.Isa
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Answer: B Sulaiman
47.
Which Prophet is known for his wisdom and ability to judge fairly?
1. A.Dawud
2. B.Ibrahim
3. C.Yunus
4. D.Idris
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Answer: A Dawud
48.
Which Prophet is known for interpreting dreams?
1. A.Isa
2. B.Yusuf
3. C.Harun
4. D.Musa
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Answer: B Yusuf
49.
Which Prophet received the Torah?
1. A.Muhammad
2. B.Isa
3. C.Ibrahim
4. D.Musa
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Answer: D Musa
50.
Which Prophet received the Zabur?
1. A.Musa
2. B.Isa
3. C.Dawud
4. D.Ibrahim
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Answer: C Dawud
51.
Which Prophet spoke from the cradle?
1. A.Muhammad
2. B.Musa
3. C.Isa
4. D.Yusuf
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Answer: C Isa
52.
Which Prophet was born without a father?
1. A.Isa
2. B.Ibrahim
3. C.Is-haq
4. D.Musa
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Answer: A Isa
53.
Which Prophet was gifted with the ability to control the jinn?
1. A.Ibrahim
2. B.Isa
3. C.Musa
4. D.Sulaiman
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Answer: D Sulaiman
54.
Which Prophet was swallowed by a big fish?
1. A.Musa
2. B.Ibrahim
3. C.Yunus
4. D.Nuh
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Answer: C Yunus
55.
Which Prophet was tested with severe illness and remained patient?
1. A.Harun
2. B.Yusuf
3. C.Yaqub
4. D.Ayyub
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Answer: D Ayyub
56.
Which Prophet was tested with the loss of all his children and wealth?
1. A.Yaqub
2. B.Yusuf
3. C.Ayyub
4. D.Harun
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Answer: C Ayyub
57.
Which Prophet's people were turned into monkeys as punishment?
1. A.Musa
2. B.Isa
3. C.Dawud
4. D.Sulaiman
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Answer: A Musa
58.
Which Prophet's sons plotted against him?
1. A.Nuh
2. B.Ibrahim
3. C.Musa
4. D.Yaqub
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Answer: D Yaqub
59.
Which Surah contains Ayatul Kursi?
1. A.Al-Nisa
2. B.Al-Imran
3. C.Al-Baqarah
4. D.Al-Tawbah
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Answer: C Al-Baqarah
60.
Which Surah ends with the word "Mankind"?
1. A.Al-Zalzalah
2. B.Al-Takathur
3. C.Al-Naas
4. D.Al-Falaq
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Answer: C Al-Naas
61.
Which Surah is called the Heart of the Qur'an?
1. A.Al-Rahman
2. B.Yasin
3. C.Al-Naba
4. D.Al-Mulk
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Answer: B Yasin
62.
Which surah is named after a woman?
1. A.Al-Talaq
2. B.Al-Ahzab
3. C.Al-Mumtahanah
4. D.Al-Nisa
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Answer: D Al-Nisa
63.
Which Surah is often recited for protection from evil?
1. A.Al-Zalzalah
2. B.Al-Adiyat
3. C.Al-Naas
4. D.Al-Kawthar
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Answer: C Al-Naas
64.
Which Surah is the longest in the Qur'an?
1. A.Al-Ma'idah
2. B.Al-Baqarah
3. C.Al-Nisa
4. D.Al-Imran
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Answer: B Al-Baqarah
65.
Which Surah narrates the story of the People of the Cave?
1. A.Al-Kahf
2. B.Al-Tin
3. C.Al-Fil
4. D.Al-Hajj
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Answer: B Al-Tin
66.
Which Surah starts with "By the Fig and the Olive"?
1. A.Al-Tin
2. B.Al-Duha
3. C.Al-Fajr
4. D.Al-Layl
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Answer: A Al-Tin
67.
Which Surah states "There is no compulsion in religion"?
1. A.Al-Nur
2. B.Al-Baqarah
3. C.Al-Ma'idah
4. D.Al-Tawbah
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Answer: B Al-Baqarah
68.
Which verse supports equality of all human beings?
1. A.5:3
2. B.49:13
3. C.4:59
4. D.24:2
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Answer: B 49:13
69.
Who is known as "Kalimullah" (The one who spoke directly with Allah)?
1. A.Ibrahim
2. B.Musa
3. C.Yusuf
4. D.Isa
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Answer: B Musa
70.
Who is said to blow the second trumpet to announce Resurrection?
1. A.Malik
2. B.Jibril
3. C.Israfil
4. D.Mikail
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Answer: C Israfil
71.
Who killed Hamzah (RA) and later became a Muslim?
1. A.Abu Sufyan
2. B.Wahshi
3. C.Suhayl
4. D.Hind
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Answer: B Wahshi
72.
Who was commanded to sacrifice his son as a test from Allah?
1. A.Yusuf
2. B.Yaqub
3. C.Isma'il
4. D.Ishaq
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Answer: C Isma'il
73.
Who was the first human created by Allah?
1. A.Musa
2. B.Nuh
3. C.Adam
4. D.Idris
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Answer: C Adam
74.
Who was the first martyr in Islam?
1. A.Khabbab
2. B.Bilal
3. C.Sumayyah
4. D.Ammar
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Answer: C Sumayyah
75.
Who was the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus)?
1. A.Hajar
2. B.Maryam
3. C.Fatima
4. D.Aisha
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Answer: B Maryam
76.
Who was the Prophet given the Gospel (Injil)?
1. A.Isa
2. B.Ibrahim
3. C.Muhammad
4. D.Musa
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Answer: A Isa
77.
Who was the wife of Pharaoh that believed in Allah?
1. A.Asiyah
2. B.Sarah
3. C.Hajar
4. D.Maryam
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Answer: A Asiyah
78.
Who was thrown into the fire but saved by Allah?
1. A.Isa
2. B.Musa
3. C.Yusuf
4. D.Ibrahim
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Answer: D Ibrahim

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