PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2020 Solved MCQs with Answers
Solved Islamiyat MCQs from the PPSC 2020 past paper, each with the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ideal practice for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS. All questions are extracted from the actual 2020 paper and verified before publication.
Which battle led to the birth of the Khawaraji?
The Khawarij emerged after the Battle of Siffin, rejecting the arbitration between Hazrat Ali (R.A) and Muawiya (R.A) and breaking away from both.
Which Prophet of ALLAH had minimum age?
Hazrat Isa (A.S) was raised to the heavens at about 33 years of age, the youngest of the Prophets at the close of his earthly mission.
What was the religion of the majority of the Arabs before Islam?
Before Islam the majority of the Arabs were idolaters, worshipping many deities placed in and around the Kaaba.
The first Muazzin of Islam?
Hazrat Bilal (R.A) was the first Muezzin of Islam.
The oldest revealed divine book is
Among the four major revealed Books the Taurat, given to Hazrat Musa (A.S), was the earliest.
The great book “Al-Itqan fi Uloom al-Quran” was composed by
'Al-Itqan fi Uloom al-Quran', a comprehensive work on the sciences of the Quran, was written by Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti.
The word Muhammad (SAW) as a name has been mentioned in the Holy Quran only
The name Muhammad (PBUH) appears four times in the Quran, and the name Ahmad once.
Name the slave of Hazrat Khadija (R.A) who accompanied the Holy Prophet (SAW) in Syria business tour?
Maisara was the servant of Hazrat Khadijah (R.A) who accompanied the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on the trading journey to Syria and reported his conduct to her.
In which Surah of the Holy Quran the name of “Zulqarnain” is mentioned?
The account of Zulqarnain appears in Surah Al-Kahf.
The year of Imam Abu Hanifa’s birth is
Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A) was born in 699 CE, that is 80 AH, at Kufa.
Name the companion who got the title “Zou-shahadtain”, Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) said about his testimony equal to two persons?
Hazrat Khuzaima bin Sabit (R.A) was titled Zul-Shahadatain, since the Holy Prophet (PBUH) declared his testimony equal to that of two men.
Among whom was the Meesaq-e-Madina concluded?
The Meesaq-e-Madina was concluded between the Muslims, the Jewish tribes and the other non-Muslim groups of Madinah.
Imam Maalik died in
Imam Malik (R.A) passed away in 179 AH at Madinah.
Age of Hazrat Noah (A.S) was?
The Quran states in Surah Al-Ankabut that Hazrat Nooh (A.S) remained among his people for 950 years. Note this is the length of his mission rather than his stated total age.
Name the Prophet who was contemporary of Hazrat Ibraheem (A.S)
Hazrat Lut (A.S) was a contemporary of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S), and was his nephew.
What is the old name of Makkah?
Bakkah is the older name of Makkah, and the Quran uses it in Surah Al-Imran.
What is the literal meaning of Hajar Al-Aswad?
Hajar al-Aswad literally means the Black Stone.
How many Salats were made obligatory during the Miraj?
Five daily prayers were made obligatory during the night of Miraj, after an initial fifty were reduced.
Ghazwa Tabook was fought against
Ghazwa Tabuk in 9 AH was undertaken against the Byzantine Romans, though no fighting took place.
During the migration from Makkah to Medina, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (RA) took shelter in
During the migration the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) sheltered in the Cave of Thawr for three nights.
Which Prophet is known as Zun-Nun?
Zun-Nun, the companion of the fish, is the title of Hazrat Younus (A.S).
Which King tore the letter of Prophet (PBUH) into pieces?
Khusrow Pervaiz, the emperor of Persia, tore up the letter of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the Prophet foretold that his kingdom would likewise be torn apart.
Name the first written constitution of the world?
Misaq-e-Madina is regarded as the first written constitution in history.
The commandment of “Qadhf punishment” was given in
The ruling on the punishment for Qadhf, false accusation of unchastity, was revealed in Surah An-Nur in 5 AH.
Which Surah is known as Aroos-ul-Quran?
Surah Ar-Rahman is called Aroos-ul-Quran, the Bride of the Quran.
Hazrat Amina (R.A), mother of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) belonged to which tribe?
Hazrat Amina (R.A), the mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), belonged to Banu Zuhra.
How many prayers led by Hazrat Abu Bakar Saddique (R.A) during the days of illness of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) led seventeen prayers during the final illness of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
What was the name of foster sister of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
Hazrat Sheema (R.A), the daughter of Hazrat Haleema Sa'diya (R.A), was the foster sister of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
What was the real (original) name of Hazrat Abu Baker (R.A)?
The real name of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was Abdullah ibn Uthman. Abu Bakr was his kunya and Siddique his title.
Pupil of Hazrat Abu Hurairah R.A?
Hammam ibn Munabbih was a pupil of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) and recorded his narrations in the Sahifah of Hammam.
Khateeb ul Anbiya is the title of
Khateeb-ul-Anbiya is the title of Hazrat Shoaib (A.S).
What is the second pillar of Islam?
Salat is the second pillar of Islam, after the Kalima.
What is the name of boat of Hazrat Nooh (AS)?
The vessel of Hazrat Nooh (A.S) is known in English as the Ark, and the Quran calls it al-Fulk.
Shawal is which month of Islamic Calendar?
Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and Eid-ul-Fitr falls on its first day.
What is the name of Hazrat Usman’s mother?
The mother of Hazrat Usman (R.A) was Arwa bint Kurayz.
Who was the first woman martyr in Islam?
Hazrat Sumayyah (R.A) was the first martyr of Islam, killed at Makkah for refusing to renounce her faith.
Holy Quran was translated into Persian by
Shah Waliullah Dehlawi translated the Holy Quran into Persian, in a rendering titled Fath-ur-Rahman.
Who was called Sword of Allah?
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was titled Saifullah, the Sword of Allah.
Which Prophet’s nation was destroyed by the rain of stones?
The nation of Hazrat Lut (A.S) was destroyed by a rain of stones of baked clay.
What is the opposite of ‘Shirk’ in Islam?
Tauheed, the absolute Oneness of Allah, is the opposite of Shirk, associating partners with Him.
What is the meaning of “Zam Zam”?
Zamzam derives from the words spoken by Hazrat Hajra (R.A) to the gushing spring, meaning stop or gather.
The number of narrations from Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) is
About 2,210 narrations are reported from Hazrat Ayesha (R.A), making her among the most prolific narrators of hadith.
Which Prophet is dignified with special title, “Khalil-Ullah” (Friend of God)?
Khalil-Ullah, the friend of Allah, is the title of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S).
Hazrat Umar martyred in which month of Islamic Calendar?
Hazrat Umar (R.A) passed away on 1 Muharram 24 AH, having been struck while leading the prayer.
Shab-e-Miraj incident takes place on?
Shab-e-Miraj is observed on the 27th night of Rajab.
The book revealed on Hazrat Daud (A.S)?
The Zaboor was revealed to Hazrat Daud (A.S).
What is the serial number of the Kalimah “Radd-e-Kufr” among the six Kalimahs?
Radd-e-Kufr is the sixth of the six Kalimas.
Who started the system of Islamic Calendar?
Hazrat Umar (R.A) instituted the Islamic Hijri calendar in 17 AH.
Hazrat Bilal (R.A) was a slave and his master was
Hazrat Bilal (R.A) was the slave of Umayyah bin Khalaf, who tortured him for accepting Islam.
Pinpoint the very first convert to Islam among the following pious personalities
Hazrat Khadijah (R.A) was the first person to accept Islam.
Who was said to be the first one to recite the Holy Quran openly in Haram-e-Makkah?
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (R.A) was the first to recite the Quran openly in the Haram at Makkah, and was beaten for it.
The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) was poisoned by a Jewish hostess at the time of the
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was given poisoned meat by a Jewish woman at Khyber in 7 AH. He was warned by revelation before swallowing it.
The cover of the Kaba’a is called
The cloth covering the Kaaba is called the Kiswa, and it is replaced each year.
Bani Israel was The Nation of?
The Bani Israel are the descendants of Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S), whose title was Israel.
Which ghazwa took place in 2 A.H. in the month of Ramzan?
Ghazwa-e-Badr was fought in Ramadan of 2 AH.
At which occasion salat became obligation (Farz)?
Salat was made obligatory on the occasion of the Miraj.
Hypocrites of Madina built contrary to Masjid-e-Nabvi
The hypocrites of Madinah built Masjid-e-Dhirar in opposition to Masjid-e-Nabawi, and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was commanded to have it demolished.
Second source of Islamic law is?
The Sunnah, preserved in the Ahadith, is the second source of Islamic law after the Quran.
Who was the childhood friend of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was the lifelong friend of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from before prophethood, and the first man to accept Islam.
What was the age of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S.) when Hazrat Ismaeel (A.S.) was born?
Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) was 86 years old when Hazrat Ismail (A.S) was born.
Name the Prophet who introduced the science of astronomy?
Hazrat Idrees (A.S) is credited with introducing the study of astronomy, as well as writing with the pen.
Who was the commander of the infidels in the Battle of Uhud?
Abu Sufyan commanded the Quraysh at the Battle of Uhud.
The maximum number of Huffaz-e-Quran were martyred in the battle of
The largest number of Huffaz of the Quran were martyred at the Battle of Yamama, which prompted Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) to have the Quran compiled.
Karam-un-Katibin means
Kiraman Katibin means the illustrious writers, the two angels who record every person's deeds.
The last Ummayyad Caliph was
Marwan II was the last caliph of the Umayyad dynasty.
When did the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) perform “Hajjat-ul-Wada” (The Last Pilgrimage)
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida in 632 CE, that is 10 AH.
How many main Sufi orders were established in India for the spread of Islam?
Four main Sufi orders spread in the subcontinent: Chishtiyya, Suhrawardiyya, Qadiriyya and Naqshbandiyya.
Number of Jamarat is
There are three Jamarat at Mina: the small, the middle and the large.
In which hijri Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) performed hajj?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) performed his Hajj in 10 AH, the Farewell Pilgrimage.
Safi-Ullah is the title of
Safi-Ullah, the chosen of Allah, is the title of Hazrat Adam (A.S).
Muzdalfa is located between
Muzdalifah lies between Mina and Arafat, and pilgrims spend the night of 9 Zilhajj there.
Prostration is obligatory in the Holy Quran, for how many times?
There are 14 verses of obligatory prostration in the Quran according to the Hanafi school.
Iraq was conquered by which Muslim Caliph?
Iraq was conquered during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (R.A), through the victories at Qadisiyyah and Nihawand.
For how many years, Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.) remained under the care of his grandfather?
After the death of his mother the Holy Prophet (PBUH) remained under the care of his grandfather Hazrat Abdul Muttalib for about two years, from the age of six to eight.
During Haj Arafat gathering occurred on?
The gathering at Arafat takes place on 9 Zilhajj.
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed R.A accepted Islam on?
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) accepted Islam in 8 AH.
The word Jihad means
Jihad literally means to strive or exert effort in the way of Allah.
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) gave the key of Bat-Ullah to
At the Conquest of Makkah the Holy Prophet (PBUH) returned the key of the Kaaba to Hazrat Usman bin Talha (R.A), and it remains with his family.
Najashi became Muslim at the hand of
Najashi, the king of Abyssinia, accepted Islam after hearing Hazrat Ja'far (R.A) recite the Quran and explain the faith.
Hazrat Amna (R.A), mother of Holy Prophet is buried in
Hazrat Amina (R.A) is buried at Abwa, between Makkah and Madinah.
Who was the first Asian to translate the Holy Quran into English?
Mirza Abul Fazl is generally recorded as the first Asian to translate the Holy Quran into English.
Which Prophet’s nations committed embezzlement in trusts?
The people of Hazrat Shoaib (A.S) cheated in weights and measures and betrayed what was entrusted to them, and were destroyed for it.
How many times is the word "Bismillah" repeated in the Quran?
Bismillah occurs 114 times in the Quran: at the head of 113 Surahs, since Surah At-Tawbah has none, plus once within Surah An-Naml.
About the PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2020
Every MCQ above is taken from the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Islamiyat papers held in 2020, with the correct answer and a written explanation for each. Past-paper practice is the most dependable way to prepare for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS, because these papers repeat their themes, and often the questions themselves, from one year to the next.
Because this is a religious subject, every question was checked individually against reliable sources before publication. Where a circulating source sheet carried an error, or where scholars genuinely differ, the item was removed rather than reproduced. The corrections list below records exactly what was removed and why. For chapter-wise preparation, work through our Islamic Studies MCQs hub, which also lists every other year’s paper. Further reading: Pakistan Movement and the PPSC official website.
How to Use This Paper
Attempt the full quiz before looking at any answer, then read the explanation for every question you got wrong, including those you guessed correctly. A past paper is only useful if you close the gaps it exposes. Pro members can download the complete paper as a PDF with all answers and explanations for offline revision.