All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

11. In Hajj, stoning the Devil, is called __________ ?

• A. Istilam
• B. Sayee
• C. Ramee
• D. Tawaf

Explanation: Ramee means throwing pebbles at the Jamarat during Hajj, symbolically rejecting Satan. Istilam concerns touching or saluting the Black Stone, while Sa'i is walking between Safa and Marwah.

12. In Hajj, traveling seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah, is called __________ ?

• A. Istilam
• B. Sayee
• C. Ramee
• D. Tawaf

Explanation: Sa'i is the ritual movement seven times between Safa and Marwah. Tawaf consists of circling the Ka'bah, and Ramee is the stoning of the Jamarat.

13. In salat, saying Darood is_____________?

• A. Farz
• B. Sunnah
• C. Mustahab
• D. Wajib

Explanation: In the Hanafi classification commonly used in Pakistan, reciting Durood after Tashahhud in the final sitting is Sunnah. It is treated differently in some other schools, but the submitted answer follows the Hanafi position.

14. Who runs the accounts of central Zakat fund in Pakistan__________?

• A. Administrator General
• B. Auditor General
• C. Accountant General
• D. Minister of Religious Affairs

Explanation: The Administrator General heads the central Zakat administration and operates the Central Zakat Fund, whereas the Accountant General is associated with accounting and audit functions. Hence the administrative role, not the auditing role, is intended.

15. Which article of the constitution of 1973 is related to the affairs of Zakat______?

• A. 31
• B. 44
• C. 46
• D. 39Theology & Religious Study

Explanation: Article 31 of Pakistan’s Constitution directs the state to enable Muslims to order their lives according to Islamic teachings, including the promotion of zakat. The other listed articles do not specifically provide this constitutional basis.

16. How many days are forbidden for Soam/Fasting throughout the year_________?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 7

Explanation: Fasting is prohibited on the two Eid days and on the three days of Tashreeq after Eid al-Adha, making five days in total. These five days are distinct from voluntary fasting on ordinary days.

17. Aitekaaf (Seclusion) during the month of Ramzan is_____________?

• A. Wajib
• B. Mustahab
• C. Sunnah
• D. Nafl

Explanation: The last ten days of Ramadan are traditionally observed in collective Sunnah i'tikaf, so the practice is classified as Sunnah. It is not generally an individual fard obligation on every Muslim.

18. How many types of Tawaf are there_______________?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. seven

Explanation: The standard classification lists seven forms of tawaf, including Qudum, Ziyarat, Wida, Umrah, Nazr, Tahiyyah and Nafl. Their rulings differ, but the commonly taught number is seven.

19. Tawaf-e-Rukan is _______________ component of Hajj?

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

Explanation: Tawaf al-Rukn, also called Tawaf al-Ziyarat or Tawaf al-Ifadah, is an essential pillar of Hajj. Omitting it invalidates Hajj, unlike a merely Sunnah or Nafl tawaf.

20. Tawaf Al-Qudum is________________?

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

Explanation: Tawaf al-Qudum is the arrival tawaf performed by many pilgrims on entering Makkah, and it is classified as Sunnah. It is not the obligatory Tawaf al-Ziyarat.