All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

171. The 5th pillar of Islam is?

• A. Hajj
• B. Tauheed
• C. Namaz
• D. Zakat

Explanation: Hajj is the fifth pillar and is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able. Zakat is the preceding, fourth pillar.

172. Obligations in Islam are called_____________?

• A. Farz
• B. Wajib
• C. Nafl
• D. Sunnat

Explanation: An obligation that must be performed in Islam is generally called Fard or Farz. Nafl is voluntary, while Sunnah refers to the Prophet’s practice and Wajib has a more technical usage in Islamic jurisprudence.

173. The Soam is a pillar of Islam. It is declared as an ?

• A. Armour
• B. Love
• C. Welfare
• D. None of These

Explanation: The Prophet described fasting as a shield or armour because it protects a believer from sin and helps develop self-control. Love and welfare are not the standard description in this saying.

174. What is the most important Ebadat of islam from the choices given below

• A. Fast
• B. Zakat
• C. Hajj
• D. Namaz

Explanation: Namaz is commonly described as the most important practical act of worship after the declaration of faith and is required five times daily. Fasting, Zakat and Hajj are also pillars but occur under specific conditions or periods.

175. The backbone of Islamic system is____________?

• A. fitrana
• B. Sadqa
• C. Zakat
• D. None of These

Explanation: Zakat is called the backbone of the Islamic social and economic system because it redistributes wealth and supports the needy. Fitrana and ordinary Sadaqah are related forms of charity but do not have the same obligatory status.

176. The Action (Amal) of Islam depends on___________?

• A. Confidence
• B. Faith
• C. Struggle
• D. None of These

Explanation: In Islamic thought, righteous action is grounded in faith, or Iman; deeds without sincere belief lack their central spiritual basis. Confidence and struggle may support action, but they are not the foundational answer here.

177. Gathering on Arafat during Hajj is made on__________?

• A. 9th Zil Hajjah
• B. 3rd Ramazan
• C. 2nd Safar
• D. 18 Shawal

Explanation: The standing at Arafat, called Wuquf, takes place on 9 Dhul-Hijjah and is the central rite of Hajj. The other dates listed belong to unrelated months or are not the date of Wuquf.

178. Qurbani (Holy Slaughtering)is made during Hajj at___________?

• A. Arafat
• B. Mina
• C. Muzdalifa
• D. Safa

Explanation: The animal sacrifice during Hajj is performed at Mina, especially on 10 Dhul-Hijjah. Arafat is the place of standing, Muzdalifah is where pilgrims spend the night, and Safa is associated with Sa'i.

179. The pillars of Islam in proper order are _____________.

• A. Salat, Zakat, Soam, Hajj and Shahadatain
• B. Shahadatain, Salat, Zakat, Soam and Hajj
• C. Soam, Salat, Zakat, Hajj and Shahadetain
• D. Shahadatain, Salat,, Hajj, Soam and Zakat

Explanation: The established order is Shahadatain, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. This sequence moves from the declaration of faith to worship, charitable obligation, fasting and pilgrimage.

180. When Zakat became Farz?

• A. 4th Hijri
• B. 2nd Hijri
• C. 5th Hijri
• D. Ist Hijri

Explanation: Zakat became obligatory in 2 AH after the Muslims had established their community in Madinah. This is distinct from voluntary charity, which was encouraged before zakat became compulsory.