PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2023 Solved MCQs with Answers
Solved Islamiyat MCQs from the PPSC 2023 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 2023 paper and verified before publication.
Baba Farid belongs to which sufi order
Baba Farid Ganjshakar belonged to the Chishtiyya order, and his shrine is at Pakpattan.
Which book is about Hazrat Ali (RA)
Nahj al-Balagha is the collection of sermons, letters and sayings attributed to Hazrat Ali (R.A).
Last Caliph of the Ottoman Dynasty was
Abdulmejid II was the last caliph of the Ottoman dynasty. The caliphate was abolished by Mustafa Kemal in 1924.
Which surah of the Holy Quran in which Allah has promised to protect the Holy Quran?
In Surah Al-Hijr Allah promises that He has revealed the Reminder and He will surely guard it.
Which Prophet was declared Adam second?
Hazrat Nooh (A.S) is called Adam Thani, the second Adam, because humanity descends afresh from those saved with him in the Ark.
What does Taraweeh means
Taraweeh comes from a root meaning to rest, since worshippers pause briefly after every four rakats.
Hijri calendar was started during the reign of
The Hijri calendar was instituted during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (R.A), in 17 AH.
Which wife of Holy Prophet SAW was a great scholar
Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) was the greatest woman scholar among the wives of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and Companions consulted her on hadith and jurisprudence.
Which Mosque was ordered by Allah to destroy?
Masjid al-Dirar was built to divide the Muslims, and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was commanded in Surah At-Tawbah to have it demolished.
Islamic calendar starting is relating to?
The Islamic calendar takes its starting point from the Hijrat, the migration of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to Madinah.
Roza became obligatory in which Hijri?
Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory in 2 AH, the same year as the Battle of Badr.
Which surah starts without “Bismillah”?
Surah At-Tawbah is the only Surah that does not begin with Bismillah.
Hazrat Zaid bin Haris RA name occurred in which surah of Holy Quran?
Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (R.A) is named in Surah Al-Ahzab, the only Companion mentioned by name in the Quran.
Name the son of Hazrat Ismail (AS) stayed in Hijaz
Qaydar, a son of Hazrat Ismail (A.S), settled in the Hijaz, and the Quraysh trace their descent through him.
First Jumma offered by Muslims in which city?
The first Jumu'ah prayer was offered in Madinah after the migration.
How many masarif of Zakat mentioned in the Holy Quran?
Surah At-Tawbah names eight Masarif, categories of people entitled to receive Zakat.
Name the battle in which Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed RA participated first time for Muslims
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) fought his first battle as a Muslim at Mu'tah in 8 AH, where he took command after three commanders fell and was titled Saifullah.
Hazrat Yaqoob AS had how many sons
Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S) had twelve sons, from whom the twelve tribes of Bani Israel descend.
The 'Kashaf-ul-Mahjub' was written by?
'Kashf-ul-Mahjub', the earliest Persian treatise on Sufism written in the subcontinent, is by Hazrat Ali Hujwiri, known as Data Ganj Bakhsh.
In which Surah of the Holy Quran Bismillah is added twice?
Bismillah appears twice in Surah An-Naml: once at the start of the Surah and again within the letter of Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S).
The Hajj pilgrims are required to wear Ahram at a place called
Meeqat is the appointed boundary at which pilgrims must enter the state of Ihram before proceeding to Makkah.
Longest Ayat of Quran is ____ of Surah Al-Baqarah
The longest verse of the Quran is verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah, known as Ayat-ud-Dayn, the verse of debt.
Battle in which Holy Prophet (PBUH) participated is known as
A battle in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) personally took part is called a Ghazwa.
Which two surahs are called Muawwidhatayn?
The Mu'awwidhatayn are Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas, the two Surahs of refuge.
Which surah was recited by Holy Prophet SAW at the time of migration (Hijrah)?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited the opening verses of Surah Yaseen as he left his house on the night of the migration, passing unseen through those waiting outside.
Which Prophet's nation was awarded with Mann wa Salwa?
Mann wa Salwa was granted to the nation of Hazrat Musa (A.S), the Bani Israel, during their wandering in the wilderness.
Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was born in
Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) was born at Ur in Iraq, and later migrated through Syria to Makkah.
Which article of the Constitution of 1973 is related to the affairs of Zakaat?
Article 31 of the 1973 Constitution provides for the Islamic way of life and includes the proper organisation of Zakat and Ushr.
Which surah is called preface of Holy Quran?
Surah Al-Fatiha is called the preface of the Quran, since it opens the Book and sets out its themes in summary.
Dhū al-Nūrayn is the title of
Dhun-Nurayn, the possessor of two lights, is the title of Hazrat Usman (R.A), who married two daughters of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in turn.
What is the real name of Holy Prophet (PBUH) uncle Hazrat Abu Talib?
The real name of Abu Talib, the uncle of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), was Abd Manaf.
Holy Prophet PBUH was born in?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was born in 571 CE, the Year of the Elephant.
The conquest of Makkah occurred in which Hijri year?
The Conquest of Makkah took place in 8 AH, and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) granted a general amnesty.
At the time of conquest of Makkah, the Prophet SAW was accompanied by how many companions?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) entered Makkah at the Conquest with about 10,000 Companions.
In the beginning of Madinah life, the Prophet Muhammad SAW stayed in the settlement of
On reaching Madinah the Holy Prophet (PBUH) stayed among Banu Najjar, in the house of Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari (R.A).
Prophet Muhammad SAW lived in Madina for how many years
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) lived in Madinah for ten years, from the Hijrah until his passing in 11 AH.
Which Prophet has the title of Khateeb-ul-Anbiya
Khateeb-ul-Anbiya, the orator among the Prophets, is the title of Hazrat Shoaib (A.S).
Which night has been declared better than a thousand months in the Holy Quran?
Surah Al-Qadr declares Laylat-ul-Qadr to be better than a thousand months, not a thousand nights. A thousand months is over eighty three years.
The phrase “Muhammad SAW is the Messenger of Allah” stated in which surah of Holy Quran
The words declaring Muhammad (PBUH) to be the Messenger of Allah appear in Surah Al-Fath.
Lady Haleema RA was the foster mother of the Prophet SAW who belonged to
Hazrat Haleema Sa'diya (R.A), the foster mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), belonged to the tribe of Banu Saad.
Prophet Muhammad SAW belongs to tribe
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) belonged to the Quraysh, and within it to Banu Hashim.
Aaad was the nation of
The people of Aad were the nation of Hazrat Hood (A.S), destroyed by a violent wind for their arrogance.
In How many days Allah created the earth and skies?
The Quran states that Allah created the heavens and the earth in six days.
The Book of Hadith "Al Mawatta" was compiled by
'Al-Muwatta', the earliest surviving collection of hadith and legal rulings, was compiled by Imam Malik (R.A).
The book "Khilafat o Mulkuiyat" is written by
'Khilafat o Malookiyat' was written by Syed Abul A'la Maududi.
Abdullah bin Salam was converted from which religion to Islam
Hazrat Abdullah bin Salam (R.A) was a Jewish scholar of Madinah who accepted Islam on the arrival of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The Ottoman Empire lasted for approximately how many centuries?
The Ottoman Empire lasted about six centuries, from roughly 1299 until 1922.
The Battle of Yarmuk was between the Muslims and the
The Battle of Yarmouk in 15 AH was fought between the Muslims and the Byzantine Romans, and decided the fate of Syria.
Prophet Muhammad SAW stayed at Hazrat Ayub Ansari RA house for how many months?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) stayed in the house of Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari (R.A) for about seven months while Masjid-e-Nabawi and his quarters were built.
Jizya was imposed in the Islamic state by the Prophet of Islam SAW in the year?
Jizya, the protection tax on non-Muslim citizens exempt from military service, was instituted in 9 AH.
Which Surah of the Holy Quran contains the orders of Wudu, Ghusl and Tayammum?
Surah Al-Maidah contains the rulings on Wudu, Ghusl and Tayammum.
In which year Bait-e-Rizwan took place?
Bait-e-Rizwan, the pledge under the tree, was taken in 6 AH at Hudaybiyyah.
Who was the first of the Holy Prophet’s children to be born?
Hazrat Qasim (R.A) was the first child born to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the Prophet's kunya Abul Qasim comes from him.
Which famous Ghazwa is mentioned in Surah Al Imran?
Surah Al-Imran names the Battle of Badr, recalling that Allah gave the believers victory there while they were few and weak.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad SAW performed Hajj-ul-Wada’a in
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida, the Farewell Pilgrimage, in 10 AH.
The number of Companions of Holy Prophet at the Bait-e-Shajara (Pledge of the Tree) were approximately
About 1,400 Companions took the pledge under the tree at Hudaybiyyah, known as Bait-e-Shajara or Bait-e-Rizwan.
The social boycott of Banu Hashim began in
The social boycott of Banu Hashim began in 7 Nabvi and lasted about three years.
Shifa bint Abdullah was employed by Umar bin Khattab RA as
Hazrat Umar (R.A) appointed Hazrat Shifa bint Abdullah (R.A) as inspector of the market at Madinah, an early public office held by a woman.
Prophet (SAW) was staying at the home of ___ in the night of Miraj
On the night of Miraj the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was staying at the house of Hazrat Umm Hani (R.A).
Mubahlia verse is in Surah
The verse of Mubahala, inviting mutual imprecation with the Christians of Najran, is in Surah Al-Imran.
Who bears the title of Ameen ul Ummat?
Ameen-ul-Ummat, the Trustee of the Ummah, is the title of Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin al-Jarrah (R.A).
The Naat "Balaghal Ula Bi-kamalihi" is written by
The celebrated Naat 'Balaghal Ula bi Kamalihi' is attributed to Sheikh Saadi of Shiraz.
Among the companions, who knew Hebrew, Coptic and Persian languages
Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) learned Hebrew, Syriac and Persian, and served as scribe and translator for the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He later compiled the Quran.
Dhatun Nataqain is title of
Dhat-un-Nitaqayn, she of the two waistbands, is the title of Hazrat Asma (R.A), who tore her waistband in two to tie provisions for the migration.
Warqa bin Naufal was the follower of which religion at the time of first revelation upon the Prophet of Islam
Waraqa bin Naufal, the cousin of Hazrat Khadijah (R.A), was a Christian at the time of the first revelation and recognised it as the same revelation sent to Musa (A.S).
Which holy book is called Old Testament
The Taurat revealed to Hazrat Musa (A.S) corresponds to what Jews and Christians preserve within the Old Testament.
The literal meaning of Qiyas is
Qiyas literally means to measure or assess. In jurisprudence it is reasoning by analogy from an established ruling to a new case.
An Ascension (Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj) event occurred in
The event of Al-Isra wal-Miraj took place in 10 Nabvi, about a year before the migration.
Al Abwa is situated between
Al-Abwa lies between Makkah and Madinah, and is where Hazrat Amina (R.A) is buried.
The Pilgrims are gathered in Arafat on
The pilgrims gather at Arafat on 9 Zilhajj. This standing, the Wuquf, is the essential pillar of Hajj.
Who is called the conqueror of Egypt
Hazrat Amr bin al-As (R.A) led the conquest of Egypt during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (R.A).
The fountain of metal flowed for Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) as a miracle
Surah Saba mentions that Allah caused a fountain of molten copper to flow for Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S).
First Sajdah of Quran is included in para number
The first Sajdah of the Quran occurs at the end of Surah Al-Araf, which falls in the ninth Para.
The number of Umayyad caliphs is
The Umayyad dynasty of Damascus produced fourteen caliphs, from Amir Muawiya (R.A) to Marwan II.
Which wife of the holy prophet (PBUH) was alive at the time of Karbala tragedy
Hazrat Umm Salamah (R.A) was the wife of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) still living at the time of Karbala in 61 AH.
Hazrat Musa (A.S.) crossed which sea
Hazrat Musa (A.S) crossed the Red Sea with the Bani Israel when Allah parted it.
The largest country by land in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East by land area.
Who suggested to dig a ditch around city of Madinah?
Hazrat Salman Farsi (R.A) suggested digging a trench around Madinah, a Persian tactic unfamiliar to the Arabs, which saved the city in 5 AH.
Banu Abbas Khilafat ended in which Hijri
The Abbasid caliphate of Baghdad ended in 656 AH, when the Mongols under Hulagu Khan sacked the city.
Who are the Sahibain?
The Sahibain are Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani, the two principal students of Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A).
Ten Commandments were revealed on
The Ten Commandments were revealed to Hazrat Musa (A.S).
After the death of Holy Prophet (SAW) who passed way immediately in the family
Hazrat Fatima (R.A) was the first of the household to pass away after the Holy Prophet (PBUH), about six months later.
First Sajdah is mentioned in which Surah of the Holy Qur’an?
The first Sajdah of recitation in the Quran is at the close of Surah Al-Araf.
The duties of angels changes at which prayers time
The angels of the night and the angels of the day gather and change their watch at the times of Fajr and Asr, as reported in hadith.
The Battle of Uhad was fought in which Hijri
The Battle of Uhud was fought in 3 AH.
Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) made his second journey to Syria at the age of____years
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) made his second journey to Syria at the age of 25, trading on behalf of Hazrat Khadijah (R.A), whom he married soon after.
The rule of pious Khalif lasted for about 30 years. How long the Umayyad ruled?
The Rashidun caliphate lasted about 30 years, and the Umayyad dynasty ruled for about 90 years, from 41 AH to 132 AH.
About the PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2023
Every MCQ above is taken from the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Islamiyat papers held in 2023, 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.
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