Free Hadith MCQs with Answers

71 Hadith MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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11. How many parts of each Hadis are there______________?

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

Explanation: A Hadith has two basic parts: the Sanad, or chain of transmitters, and the Matan, or actual text. These two components help establish both who transmitted the report and what was reported.

Correct answer: Two

12. The parts of each of the Hadis are Sanad and_______________?

  • A. Matan
  • B. Musnad
  • C. Sahifah
  • D. Riwayat

Explanation: The Sanad identifies the narrators and transmission chain, whereas the Matan is the wording or substance of the report. Thus, the missing part is Matan.

Correct answer: Matan

13. __________ city is called "home of hadith".

  • A. Makkah
  • B. Madina
  • C. Baghdad
  • D. Basra

Explanation: Madina is traditionally called the home or city of Hadith because many Companions lived there and numerous Prophetic reports were transmitted and taught there. Baghdad and Basra later became major centres of scholarship but are not the standard answer here.

Correct answer: Madina

14. The most disliked thing by Allah Ta'ala is ____________.

  • A. Murder
  • B. Backbiting
  • C. Marriage
  • D. Listening songs
  • E. Divorce

Explanation: A hadith describes divorce as the most disliked of permissible things in the sight of Allah. Murder and backbiting are grave sins, but divorce is singled out because it is lawful yet strongly discouraged when unnecessary.

Correct answer: Divorce

15. _________ is the most disliked place by Allah Ta'ala.

  • A. Home
  • B. Shop
  • C. Bazar
  • D. Mosque

Explanation: A hadith states that the most disliked places to Allah are the markets, because they commonly involve excessive worldly competition, disputes and dishonest dealings. The mosque is instead identified in the next question as the most beloved place.

Correct answer: Bazar

16. Which is the most liked place by Allah Ta'ala?

  • A. Home
  • B. Shop
  • C. Bazar
  • D. Mosque

Explanation: Prophetic teachings identify mosques as the most beloved places to Allah because they are devoted to worship, remembrance and religious learning. This is the direct contrast with markets, which are described as the most disliked places.

Correct answer: Mosque

17. When the month of Ramazan comes, the doors of the Heaven are opened and the doors of hell are closed."It is______.

  • A. Hadith
  • B. Quranic Ayat
  • C. Both (a) & (b)
  • D. None of these

Explanation: This statement is a hadith describing the special status of fasting and the opening of Heaven's doors in Ramadan. It is not a Quranic ayat, even though the Quran establishes the obligation of fasting.

Correct answer: Hadith

18. What was the age of Hazrat Aisha (R.A) when Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) died?

  • A. 17 years
  • B. 18 years
  • C. 19 years
  • D. 20 years

Explanation: Hazrat Aishah was approximately 18 years old when the Prophet Muhammad died in 11 AH, according to the commonly taught chronology of her life. Her marriage and cohabitation ages are separate details that sometimes cause confusion.

Correct answer: 18 years

19. Hazrat Idrees (A.S) met with Holy Prophet (SAW) on the ________ heaven?

  • A. 1st
  • B. 2nd
  • C. 3rd
  • D. 4th
  • E. 7th

Explanation: During the Mi'raj, Prophet Idris (A.S.) was encountered in the fourth heaven. The commonly memorised sequence places Adam in the first, Jesus and Yahya in the second, Yusuf in the third, Idris in the fourth, Harun in the fifth, Musa in the sixth and Ibrahim in the seventh.

Correct answer: 4th

20. Hazrat Haroon (A.S) met with Holy Prophet (SAW) on the ________ heaven?

  • A. 1st
  • B. 2nd
  • C. 3rd
  • D. 4th
  • E. 5th

Explanation: Hazrat Harun (A.S.) was encountered in the fifth heaven during the Mi'raj. This is one place after Hazrat Idris (A.S.) in the standard sequence of the heavenly meetings.

Correct answer: 5th