PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2021 Solved MCQs with Answers
Solved Islamiyat MCQs from the PPSC 2021 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 2021 paper and verified before publication.
How many Umrahs did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) perform in his life?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) performed four Umrahs, all in the month of Zil-Qad.
Who purchased the well of Ruma and declared it as a Trust?
Hazrat Usman (R.A) purchased the well of Ruma and made it a trust for the free use of the Muslims.
Israel is the title of?
Israel was the title of Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S), which is why his descendants are called Bani Israel.
How many pillars of Islam?
Islam rests on five pillars: the Kalima, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj.
Which battle is called Youm ul Furqan?
The Battle of Badr is called Youm-ul-Furqan, the Day of Distinction between truth and falsehood.
Kaleem Ullah is the title of?
Kaleemullah, the one who spoke with Allah, is the title of Hazrat Musa (A.S).
On the Judgment Day first question will be about
According to hadith, the first matter a servant will be questioned about on the Day of Judgment is the prayer.
Fatah Makkah (Conquest of Makkah) occurred in
The Conquest of Makkah took place in 8 AH.
How many stages (Manzils) are there in the Holy Quran?
The Quran is divided into seven Manzils, an arrangement that allows it to be completed in a week.
Khalil Ullah is the title of
Khalilullah, the friend of Allah, is the title of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S).
Fifth Caliph of Islam was
Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A) is called the fifth pious caliph, for the justice of his rule.
Hazrat Amna (RA) died in
Hazrat Amina (R.A), the mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), passed away at Abwa, between Makkah and Madinah, when he was six years old.
The real name of Imam Bukhari is
The real name of Imam Bukhari was Muhammad bin Ismail.
Longest Ayat of the Holy Quran is in which Surah
The longest verse of the Quran, the verse of debt, is verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah.
The total number of Madni Surahs in Holy Quran is?
Of the 114 Surahs, 28 are Madani and 86 are Makki.
The name of companion of Holy Prophet (SAW) mentioned in Holy Quran is?
Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (R.A) is the only Companion named in the Quran.
The important part of Hajj is?
Waqoof-e-Arafat, the standing at Arafat on 9 Zilhajj, is the essential pillar of Hajj. Without it the Hajj is not valid.
What is the number of Surah Alaq?
Surah Al-Alaq, whose opening verses were the first revelation, is the 96th Surah in the order of the Quran.
Which Surah is graded as 1/3 of the Holy Quran?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) declared Surah Al-Ikhlas equal to one third of the Quran.
Which person is remembered as the teacher of Madinah?
Hazrat Mus'ab bin Umayr (R.A) was sent to Madinah before the migration to teach Islam, and is remembered as the first teacher of Madinah.
Which Muslim scientist is considered to be the founder of chemistry?
Jabir ibn Hayyan is regarded as the founder of chemistry, for introducing systematic experiment to the study of matter.
Time period of Hisham Bin Abdul Malik (Caliphate duration)
Hisham bin Abdul Malik ruled for about 19 years, from 105 AH to 125 AH, the longest reign of any Umayyad caliph after Muawiya.
First battle for Islam fought with Quresh was
Badr in 2 AH was the first battle fought between the Muslims and the Quraysh.
Who was the Commander of infidels in Ghazwa Uhud
Abu Sufyan commanded the Quraysh at Uhud, before his later acceptance of Islam at the Conquest of Makkah.
Surname of mother of Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
The mother of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was known by the title Umm-ul-Khair.
A person who reads the Kalima of Islam verbally and calls himself Muslim but disbelieves it heartily is called
One who professes the Kalima outwardly but rejects it in the heart is a hypocrite, a Munafiq.
Name the first written constitution, of the world?
Meesaq-e-Madina, the Charter of Madinah, is regarded as the first written constitution in history.
Who freed Hazrat Bilal (RA) from slavery?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) purchased Hazrat Bilal (R.A) from Umayyah bin Khalaf and set him free.
What was the number of clauses of Charter of Madina
The Charter of Madinah is commonly enumerated as containing 47 clauses, covering the rights and duties of the Muslims, the Jews and the other groups of the city.
When Cyprus was conquered
Cyprus was conquered in 28 AH, during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (R.A).
Who first translated the Holy Quran into Persian in the subcontinent?
Shah Waliullah Dehlawi produced the first Persian translation of the Quran in the subcontinent, titled Fath-ur-Rahman. Persian translations had existed elsewhere since the Samanid period.
Who put circles for the first time in Quran-Pak?
Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du'ali (R.A) was the first to place diacritical marks in the text of the Quran, so that non-Arabs could read it correctly.
Ziarat-e-Tawaf is?
Tawaf-e-Ziyarat is Farz, and Hajj is incomplete without it.
Caliph Al-Mansur (Abbasid) was brother of
Al-Mansur, the Abbasid caliph who founded Baghdad, was the brother of Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah, the first Abbasid caliph.
The real name of Abu Jahl was
The real name of Abu Jahl was Amr bin Hisham.
Compilation of Ahadith is called
Tadween is the term for the systematic compilation and writing down of the Ahadith.
Who is known as “Conqueror of Egypt”
Hazrat Amr bin al-Aas (R.A) is known as the conqueror of Egypt.
Jang-e-Yamama was fought in the era of
The Battle of Yamama, against the false prophet Musailima, was fought in the era of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A). Many memorisers of the Quran fell there, prompting its compilation.
Mustadrak Hakim was written by
'Al-Mustadrak ala al-Sahihain' was compiled by Muhammad bin Abdullah al-Hakim al-Naysaburi.
Who was the founder of Umayyad Dynasty?
Hazrat Amir Muawiya (R.A) founded the Umayyad dynasty.
The meaning of Khawarij is
Khawarij means those who went out, that is the rebels who broke away from Hazrat Ali (R.A) after the arbitration at Siffin.
Queen Khayzuran was the wife of
Queen Khayzuran was the wife of the Abbasid caliph Al-Mahdi and the mother of Harun al-Rashid.
Last ruler of the Umayyad Dynasty
Marwan II was the last ruler of the Umayyad dynasty of Damascus.
Capital of the Umayyad Dynasty
Damascus was the capital of the Umayyad dynasty.
How many years the Prophet (SAW) lived in Makkah after Prophethood?
After the first revelation the Holy Prophet (PBUH) remained in Makkah for 13 years.
Number of Muslims who participated in Ghazwa-e-Badr
313 Muslims took part in the Battle of Badr against about a thousand of the Quraysh.
Who was the student of Abu Huraira (RA) who helped him to compile Ahadith?
Hammam ibn Munabbih, a student of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A), recorded his narrations in the Sahifah of Hammam.
Which Jewish tribe was expelled from Medina after Battle of Badr?
Banu Qaynuqa were the first Jewish tribe expelled from Madinah, after the Battle of Badr.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) stayed at Tabook for how many days?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) remained at Tabuk about twenty days in 9 AH, and returned without a battle being fought.
The literal meaning of Shirk is
Shirk literally means partnership or association, and in religion it means associating partners with Allah.
Jannat al-Baqi is situated in?
Jannat al-Baqi is the historic graveyard of Madinah, where many Companions and members of the Prophet's family are buried.
When did Qibla direction change?
The Qibla was changed from Bait-ul-Muqaddas to the Kaaba in 2 AH.
“Fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you.” This Quranic verse was revealed
The verse permitting the Muslims to fight those who fight them was revealed in Ramadan 2 AH, the year of Badr.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) offered first Juma prayer in which year?
The first Jumu'ah prayer was offered in 1 AH, shortly after the migration.
What is “Fateh-e-Mubeen” meant for?
Fath-e-Mubeen, the clear victory named in Surah Al-Fath, refers to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
What is the real meaning of Revealed Books?
The revealed Books were sent as guidance for humankind, showing people the way to worship Allah and deal justly with one another.
Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) was martyred on?
Hazrat Umar (R.A) was struck while leading the prayer in late Zil-Hajj 23 AH and passed away on 1 Muharram 24 AH.
Umayyad Dynasty starts from
The Umayyad dynasty of Damascus ruled from 661 CE to 750 CE.
Hisham Ibn Abd al Malik is from
Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was a caliph of the Umayyad dynasty.
When Hazrat Abdul Mutalib (RA) passed away?
Hazrat Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), passed away in 578 CE, when the Prophet was about eight years old.
Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) donated all his property in Ghazwa
At Tabuk, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) donated the whole of his property, and when asked what he had left for his family replied, Allah and His Messenger.
The title of Hazrat Ayesha (RA) was
Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) bore the title Siddiqa, the truthful, and Allah declared her innocence in Surah An-Nur.
How many Surahs start with the word “Muqatta'at” (Isolated Letters)?
Twenty-nine Surahs open with the Huroof-e-Muqatta'at, the disconnected letters.
Aad was the nation of
The people of Aad were the nation of Hazrat Hood (A.S).
Islam is ______ religion in world
Islam is a monotheistic religion, founded on Tawhid, the absolute Oneness of Allah.
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) died in?
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) passed away in 642 CE at Homs.
Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited during
Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited from the Fajr of 9 Zilhajj to the Asr of 13 Zilhajj, the days of Eid-ul-Azha.
Who constructed Mosque Zarrar?
Masjid Zarrar was built by the hypocrites to divide the Muslims, and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was commanded to have it pulled down.
How many Farz in ghusal
Ghusl has three Farz: rinsing the mouth, cleaning the nose, and washing the whole body.
Ghusal on Friday is
Taking a bath on Friday before Jumu'ah is Sunnah.
In which War (Gazwa), Hazrat Hamza (RA) was martyred
Hazrat Hamza (R.A), the uncle of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), was martyred at Uhud and is titled Sayyid-ush-Shuhada.
How many Farz in Wazu
Wudu has four Farz: washing the face, washing the arms to the elbows, wiping the head, and washing the feet to the ankles.
Effective Zakat system can ensure elimination of
A properly working Zakat system transfers wealth to the poor and needy, and so works towards the elimination of poverty.
In how many years the Holy Quran was revealed
The Quran was revealed over about 23 years.
Word “Khatim-ul-Nabiyyien” mentioned in Surah
The words Khatam-un-Nabiyyin, the Seal of the Prophets, appear in Surah Al-Ahzab.
Stoning the evils during Hajj is called
Rami is the stoning of the Jamarat at Mina during Hajj.
How many Surah in Holy Quran
The Quran contains 114 Surahs.
The number of Heads of Disbursement of Zakat are
Surah At-Tawbah names eight categories entitled to receive Zakat.
Agreement of Hudabiya was signed in
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in 628 CE, that is 6 AH.
Zakat cleans our
Zakat purifies wealth, removing from it the right of the poor that Allah has placed within it.
To make around the Kaaba is called
Circling the Kaaba is called Tawaf, and one complete Tawaf consists of seven circuits.
Which Tawaaf is also known as farewell tawaaf
Tawaf-ul-Wida is the farewell circumambulation, performed by pilgrims before leaving Makkah.
Man-o-Salwa means
Mann-o-Salwa was the food sent from heaven to the Bani Israel during their wandering.
Who was called as Abu-ul-Bashr sani
Hazrat Nooh (A.S) is called Abu-ul-Bashr Sani, the second father of mankind, since humanity descends afresh from those saved with him.
The literal meaning of Zakat is to
Zakat literally means to purify, and also to grow or increase.
Who cured the victims of leprosy as a miracle
Hazrat Isa (A.S) was granted the miracle of healing the leper and the blind, and of reviving the dead by Allah's leave.
Battle of Khyber was fought against
The Battle of Khyber in 7 AH was fought against the Jewish tribes of the Khyber oasis.
Where Hazrat Essa was born
Hazrat Isa (A.S) was born at Bait-ul-Lahm, that is Bethlehem.
The literal meaning of masjid is
Masjid literally means a place of prostration, from the root sajda.
Tayammum was allowed in
Tayammum was permitted in 5 AH, the ruling being revealed during the expedition of Banu Mustaliq.
About the PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2021
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