Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

151. In which Hijri year Hajj was made compulsory?

• A. 8 Hijri
• B. 9 Hijri
• C. 10 Hijri
• D. None of them

Explanation: Hajj was made obligatory in 9 AH, as indicated in the later Madinan revelation after the Muslim community had gained the ability to perform it. The Prophet’s Farewell Hajj occurred the following year, in 10 AH.

152. In Which Hijri year Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) performed Hajj?

• A. 8 Hajri
• B. 9 Hijri
• C. 10 Hijri
• D. 11 Hijri

Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed his only Hajj, the Farewell Hajj, in 10 AH. It took place shortly before his passing in 11 AH.

153. How many Hajj were performed by Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H)?

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

Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed one Hajj, known as Hajjat al-Wida, in 10 AH. He had performed Umrah on other occasions, but those are not counted as Hajj.

154. What is meant by Tawaaf?

• A. To circle around Kaaba
• B. One attempt between safaa and Marwah
• C. Stay at Arafat
• D. None of them

Explanation: Tawaf means circumambulating the Kaaba seven times. Sa'i, the separate rite involving Safa and Marwah, is the tempting alternative here.

155. when was first Hajj performed by muslims

• A. 9 Hajri
• B. 10 Hijri
• C. 11 Hijri
• D. 8 Hijri

Explanation: The first independently organised Hajj of the Muslims took place in 9 AH under Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA). The Prophet's own Hajj was performed later, in 10 AH.

156. To stay at Arafat is__________?

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

Explanation: Wuquf, or standing at Arafat, is an essential Farz part of Hajj; the famous hadith states that Arafat is Hajj. Missing it invalidates the Hajj, unlike a merely Sunnat act.

157. Tell the number of Farz duties to be performed during Hajj?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 3
• D. 7Time & Calendars

Explanation: In the commonly taught Hanafi classification, Hajj has three Farz acts: Ihram, standing at Arafat, and Tawaf al-Ziyarat. Other rites, including Sa'i, are classified separately as wajib or sunnat in this framework.

158. Muzdalfa is situated_____________?

• A. Between Khana Kaaba and Minna
• B. Between Minna and Arafaat
• C. Not between stated above
• D. Between Safa and Minna

Explanation: Muzdalifah lies on the route between Mina and Arafat, with pilgrims travelling there after sunset on 9 Zulhajj. Safa and Marwah are within Masjid al-Haram, not near these Hajj stations.

159. At the place of Muzdalfa on 9th Zulhajj, Which two prayer are performed together?

• A. Zohr and Asr
• B. Maghrib and Eisha
• C. Asr and Maghrib
• D. None of them

Explanation: At Muzdalifah, Maghrib and Isha are performed together after arriving from Arafat. Zuhr and Asr are combined earlier at Arafat, which is the likely source of confusion.

160. From where pabels for throwing on Jumerat are obtained?

• A. Cave Sore
• B. Muzdalfa
• C. Minna
• D. Arafaat

Explanation: Pilgrims traditionally collect pebbles for the Jamarat from Muzdalifah, although pebbles may also be obtained elsewhere if necessary. Mina is the place where the actual stoning is performed.