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311. Hazrat ____________ was the first who learnt to write.

  • A. Ibrahim A.S
  • B. Idrees A.S
  • C. Musa A.S
  • D. Haroon A.S

Explanation: Idrees A.S. is traditionally regarded as the first prophet to write with the pen. This association is also reflected in reports describing his knowledge and skill in writing.

Correct answer: Idrees A.S

312. Baitul Laham is the birth Place of Hazrat __________ is situated in Jerusalem.

  • A. Ibrahim A.S
  • B. Shoib A.S
  • C. Haroon A.S
  • D. Essa A.S

Explanation: Bait Lahm, or Bethlehem, is traditionally identified as the birthplace of Isa A.S. It lies near Jerusalem, although it is not technically within Jerusalem itself.

Correct answer: Essa A.S

313. Yousuf A.S and Yaqoob A.S met each other after ________ years.

  • A. 35
  • B. 40
  • C. 45
  • D. 50

Explanation: Traditional accounts commonly state that Yaqub A.S. and Yusuf A.S. were reunited after 40 years of separation. The figure is a reported historical detail rather than a number explicitly given in the Quran.

Correct answer: 40

314. From Which Word 'Aqeeda' is Derived?

  • A. Aqleed
  • B. Aqaid
  • C. Aqd
  • D. Taqleed

Explanation: Aqeeda comes from the Arabic root and word Aqd, meaning a عقد or binding tie, because beliefs are firmly bound in the heart. Aqaid is the plural of aqeeda, while Taqleed means following another's view.

Correct answer: Aqd

315. The color of the first Islamic flag was _________ ?

  • A. Black
  • B. White
  • C. White and Black
  • D. Green

Explanation: The Prophet’s principal white standard is commonly identified as the first Islamic flag, while a separate black banner is also reported in the sources. In the usual one-answer formulation, the expected color is white.

Correct answer: White

316. What was the Relign of Hazrat Adam?

  • A. christianity
  • B. Jewish
  • C. Zartusht
  • D. Islam

Explanation: Islamic teaching holds that Adam was a Muslim because he submitted to and worshipped the one Allah, even though later historical religious labels did not yet exist. Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arose after Adam.

Correct answer: Islam

317. The common value among the people of Pakistan is?

  • A. Dress
  • B. Language
  • C. Habits
  • D. Islam

Explanation: Islam is regarded as the common value uniting Pakistan’s people despite differences in language, dress and regional habits. The other choices describe cultural differences rather than the principal shared identity.

Correct answer: Islam

318. Who are called Umm-ul-Momineen?

  • A. The Holy Mothers of the Muslims
  • B. The sisters of the Holy Prophet(SAW)
  • C. The Holy wives of the Holy Prophet(SAW)
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Umm-ul-Momineen means Mothers of the Believers, the honourable title given to the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Thus it refers to his wives, not his sisters or all Muslim women.

Correct answer: The Holy wives of the Holy Prophet(SAW)

319. Name the wife of the Holy prophet (SAW) who was titled as Umm-ul-Masakeen?

  • A. Hazrat Ummay Habiba (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Ummay Salma (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Zainab bint e Khuzaiymah (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Zainab Bint-t-Jahsh

Explanation: Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was known as Umm-ul-Masakeen, meaning Mother of the Needy, because of her generosity toward the poor. She passed away only a few months after her marriage to the Prophet (SAW).

Correct answer: Hazrat Zainab bint e Khuzaiymah (RA)

320. What was the title of Hazrat Ayesha (RA)?

  • A. Tahira
  • B. Siddiqa
  • C. Umm-ul-Masakeen
  • D. All of them

Explanation: Hazrat Ayesha (RA) is widely known by the title As-Siddiqah because of her truthfulness and confirmation of the Prophet's message. Umm-ul-Masakeen was the title of Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA), not Ayesha (RA).

Correct answer: Siddiqa