Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

71. Tahleel Literally means Recitation of__________?

• A. Quran
• B. Kalimahs
• C. Namaz
• D. Surah

Explanation: Tahleel means proclaiming the formula of divine unity, especially “La ilaha illallah,” and is therefore associated with recitation of the Kalimah. It does not specifically mean recitation of the Quran or Salah.

72. _________is standing straight during Rukus?

• A. Qauma
• B. Jalsa
• C. Qayaam
• D. Qaada

Explanation: Qauma is the brief standing posture after rising from ruku before going into sajdah. Qiyam means the standing posture in prayer generally, so it is the tempting but broader term.

73. Which two prayers are offered together at Muzdalifa on the 9th Zil-ul-Hajj?

• A. Fajar-Zuhar
• B. Maghrib-Isha
• C. Isha-Fajar
• D. None of these

Explanation: At Muzdalifah, Maghrib and Isha are combined and offered together after arriving from Arafat. This occurs on the night following the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, often described in relation to the 9th in elementary texts.

74. Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited in_________?

• A. Juma Prayer
• B. Eid-ul-Uzha
• C. Eid-ul-fitr
• D. Janaza

Explanation: Takbir-e-Tashreeq is associated with Eid-ul-Adha and is recited after the prescribed prayers during the days of Hajj. It is not a special takbir of Eid-ul-Fitr, Jumu'ah or Janazah.

75. The Short period between two Sajda's is called________?

• A. Qauma
• B. Jalsa
• C. Qayaam
• D. Qaada

Explanation: Jalsah is the short sitting pause between the two prostrations in a rak'ah. Qaumah instead refers to standing briefly after ruku before prostration.

76. To sit straight in Salat is called________?

• A. Qauma
• B. Jalsa
• C. Qayaam
• D. Qaada

Explanation: Qa'dah means the sitting posture in salah, especially the formal sitting for tashahhud. Jalsah is specifically the brief sitting between the two sajdahs.

77. How many essential beliefs are there in Iman-e-Mafassal?

• A. 5
• B. 9
• C. 7
• D. 11

Explanation: Iman-e-Mufassal contains seven essential articles of faith, including belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, divine decree, and resurrection. These are beliefs rather than the five practical pillars of Islam.

78. What is Ushr?

• A. 1/10th produce of agriculture
• B. 1/5th of precious stones
• C. 1/10th of the whole property
• D. All of these

Explanation: Ushr is the agricultural levy of one-tenth of the produce when crops are naturally irrigated. The rate may differ for artificially irrigated land, and it does not mean one-tenth of all property.

79. What is the meaning of Khums (خمس)?

• A. One sixth
• B. One fifth
• C. One fourth
• D. One seventh

Explanation: Khums literally means one-fifth, or 20 percent. In Islamic legal usage, it commonly refers to a one-fifth share of specified gains or war booty.

80. Saying "Al-Hamdulillah" is known as____________?

• A. Tehleel
• B. Takbeer
• C. Tahmeed
• D. Tasbeeh

Explanation: Tahmeed means praising Allah, especially by saying “Al-Hamdulillah.” Tehleel refers to “La ilaha illallah,” Takbeer to “Allahu Akbar,” and Tasbeeh to glorifying Allah with “Subhanallah.”