Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

101. There are _________ farz in a prayer (نماز).

• A. 11
• B. 12
• C. 13
• D. None of These

Explanation: In the commonly taught Hanafi classification used in South Asian religious studies, a prayer has 13 faraiz, including conditions before prayer and essential acts within it. Other legal classifications may group these details differently, but 13 is the standard exam answer.

102. Which Salaah (prayer) is offered during the time of war?

• A. Salat-al-Harb
• B. Salat-al-Qitaal
• C. Salat-e-Khauf
• D. None of these

Explanation: Salat al-Khawf is the shortened or specially arranged prayer performed during a situation of fear or armed conflict. It is distinct from the ordinary five daily prayers, so option c is correct.

103. The prayer performed very shortly after sunrise is called:

• A. Chasht
• B. Ishraq
• C. Tahajjud
• D. None of these

Explanation: Ishraq prayer is offered after the sun has risen and the prohibited sunrise period has ended. Chasht, also called Duha, is generally prayed later in the morning.

104. On the basis of faith to act accordance with the command of Almighty ALLAH is______?

• A. Toheed
• B. Prayer
• C. Good deeds
• D. Ethics

Explanation: Acting according to Allah's commands on the basis of faith is expressed through good deeds, or amal-e-salih, rather than through faith's belief component alone.

105. What is Tahleel?

• A. Recitation of 4th kalima
• B. Recitation of 3rd kalima
• C. Recitation of 1st kalima
• D. Recitation of 2nd kalima

Explanation: Tahleel means declaring the oneness of Allah through La ilaha illallah, which is the central wording of the first Kalima in the common South Asian classification.

106. How many Words are there in First Kalimah?

• A. 8
• B. 7
• C. 6
• D. 5

Explanation: In the conventional South Asian counting, the First Kalimah has seven words: La, ilaha, illa, Allah, Muhammad, rasul, and Allah. Different Arabic orthographic treatments can combine words, but seven is the standard examination answer.

107. There are total number of Makruhat in Wuzu?

• A. Four
• B. Three
• C. Five
• D. Six

Explanation: In the commonly taught Hanafi classification used in Pakistani textbooks, there are four makruhat of wudu. These include practices such as wasting water and performing wudu in an improper manner.

108. There are_________ Meeqats of Kabba?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6History

Explanation: There are five principal miqats, or boundary points, designated for pilgrims approaching Makkah from different directions. A pilgrim intending Hajj or Umrah must enter ihram before crossing the relevant miqat.

109. Muzdalifah is an area between:_____________?

• A. Makah and Madina
• B. Makah and Mina
• C. Madina and Mina
• D. Mina and Arafat

Explanation: Muzdalifah lies between Mina and Arafat on the Hajj route. Pilgrims proceed from Arafat to Muzdalifah and then to Mina.

110. Zakat was forbidden for __________?

• A. Banu Hashim
• B. Banu Quraish
• C. Banu Ummaya
• D. Banu Saad

Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ prohibited obligatory charity from being given to Banu Hashim and the descendants of Abdul Muttalib. This ruling is distinct from the broader tribal label of Banu Quraysh.