PPSC Islamiyat Past Paper 2024 Solved MCQs with Answers
Solved Islamiyat MCQs from the PPSC 2024 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 2024 paper and verified before publication.
The first Ghazwa of Islam is
Ghazwa Abwa, also called Waddan, fought in 2 AH, was the first Ghazwa, that is the first expedition in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) himself took part.
Mahabharat is related to which religion
The Mahabharata is an epic of Hinduism.
Year of Deputation in Hijrah?
The ninth year after the migration is called Aam-ul-Wufud, the Year of Deputations, because delegations came from across Arabia to accept Islam.
The number of deserving categories for Zakat in the light of the Quran is
Surah At-Tawbah names eight categories entitled to Zakat, including the poor, the needy, those who collect it, and those in debt.
What is "Sariya"?
A Sariyya is an expedition the Holy Prophet (PBUH) dispatched but did not personally attend. One he joined is a Ghazwa.
Ghazwa-e-Badr occurred in
The Battle of Badr, the first major battle of Islam, was fought in 2 AH in the month of Ramadan.
Which event marks the beginning of Islamic Hijri calendar
The Hijri calendar takes as its starting point the migration of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah.
In which year did the Holy Prophet SAW perform his last Hajj
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) performed his farewell pilgrimage, Hajjat-ul-Wida, in 10 AH, delivering the Farewell Sermon at Arafat.
In which Surah Wudu and Tayammum are mentioned in the Holy Quran
Surah Al-Maidah sets out the rulings on Wudu and Tayammum, in the sixth verse.
How many Madni Surahs of the Holy Quran are there
Of the 114 Surahs, 28 are classified as Madani, revealed after the migration, and 86 as Makki.
Which child of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) passed away first?
Hazrat Qasim (R.A), the eldest son of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), was the first of his children to pass away, dying in infancy.
Social Boycott of Banu Hashim occurred in
The social and economic boycott of Banu Hashim began in 7 Nabvi and lasted about three years, the family being confined in Shib-e-Abi Talib.
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) wrote letters to kings in which year
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) sent letters inviting rulers to Islam in 7 AH, after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah made such contact possible.
When the truce of Hudaibiya took place
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in 6 AH. Though its terms seemed unfavourable, the Quran called it a clear victory.
Battle of Trench occurred in
The Battle of the Trench, Ghazwa-e-Khandaq, was fought in 5 AH, when a trench was dug around Madinah on the advice of Hazrat Salman Farsi (R.A).
Hajar-e-Aswad direction is toward which side corner of the Kaaba
The Hajar-e-Aswad is set in the eastern corner of the Holy Kaaba, and Tawaf begins from there.
Which Surah is known as Heart of Quran?
Surah Yaseen is called the Heart of the Quran.
Tawaf-e-Ziyarat is
Tawaf-e-Ziyarat, also called Tawaf-e-Ifadah, is Farz. Hajj is not complete without it.
Which book was related to Hazrat Ali RA
Nahj al-Balagha is the collection of sermons, letters and sayings attributed to Hazrat Ali (R.A).
Maseeh Ul Islam is the title of
Hazrat Abu Zar Ghaffari (R.A) is given the title Maseeh-ul-Islam, for his asceticism and detachment from worldly wealth.
Hazrat Abu Bakar RA passed way on which day
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) passed away on a Monday, in 13 AH, and was buried beside the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Which Surah of the Holy Quran is also called "Ummul Kitab"?
Surah Al-Fatiha is called Umm-ul-Kitab, the Mother of the Book, as well as Umm-ul-Quran and Sab'a Mathani.
Which caliph of the Muslims ordered the collection of Ahadith of the official level
Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A) ordered the collection of Ahadith at an official level, writing to his governors and to scholars such as Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri.
What was the age of Prophet Nooh AS
The Quran states in Surah Al-Ankabut that Hazrat Nooh (A.S) remained among his people for 950 years. Note the Quran gives this as the length of his mission rather than his total age.
Which Prophet is called Father of Muslims
Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) is described in the Quran as the father of the believers, and the Muslims are told to follow the faith of their father Ibrahim.
Which prophetic agreement is called the world's first written constitution
Meesaq-e-Madina, the Charter of Madinah, is regarded as the first written constitution, defining the rights and duties of every group in the city.
Al-Qanun fil-tibb is the famous book of
'Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb', the Canon of Medicine, was written by Ibn Sina and remained a standard medical text in Europe for centuries.
The name of Hazrat Bilal (RA) master was?
Hazrat Bilal (R.A) was the slave of Umayyah bin Khalaf, who tortured him for accepting Islam until Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) purchased and freed him.
Where did Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) stay during the migration to Madinah?
During the migration the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) took shelter in the Cave of Thawr for three nights.
Who was the sister of Hazrat Umar (RA) who first accepted Islam?
Hazrat Fatima bint al-Khattab (R.A), the sister of Hazrat Umar (R.A), had accepted Islam before him. Finding her reciting the Quran led to his own acceptance.
Hazrat Musa (AS) crossed which sea
Hazrat Musa (A.S) crossed the Red Sea with the Bani Israel when Allah parted it, and Pharaoh's army was drowned.
Which Sahabi devoted the water well which bought from Jews for the Muslims?
Hazrat Usman (R.A) purchased the well of Rumah from a Jewish owner and devoted it to the free use of the Muslims.
What is meaning of Zakat?
Zakat literally means to purify and to grow. It purifies both the wealth and the giver.
Tax implied on agricultural land is called?
Ushr is the tax levied on agricultural produce, at one tenth of the yield on naturally watered land and one twentieth on artificially irrigated land.
First Hajj of Islam was performed in?
The first Hajj of Islam was performed in 9 AH, under the leadership of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A).
Namaz-e-Istisqa is a prayer for?
Namaz-e-Istisqa is the prayer offered seeking rain in time of drought.
Third Ashra (last days of Ramadan) is known as
The last ten days of Ramadan, the third Ashra, are associated with seeking refuge from the Fire, after the Ashras of mercy and forgiveness.
Who is the author of Usul and al-Risalah
Imam Shafi (R.A) wrote 'Al-Risalah', the foundational work on Usul al-Fiqh, the principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
Risala Roohi Sharif was written by?
'Risala Roohi Sharif' was written by Hazrat Sultan Bahu (R.A), the Punjabi Sufi poet and saint of Jhang.
Before Damascus, which city was the capital of the Muslim Empire?
Before Muawiya (R.A) moved the capital to Damascus, Kufa had served as the seat of the caliphate under Hazrat Ali (R.A).
Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) was awarded the title of "The Sword of Allah"?
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was titled Saifullah, the Sword of Allah, by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) after the Battle of Mu'tah.
Holy Prophet SAW mentioned Last Prophet in which Surah of Holy Quran
Surah Al-Ahzab declares the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to be Khatam-un-Nabiyyin, the Seal of the Prophets.
In which year of the Hijri calendar did Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) embrace Islam?
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) accepted Islam in 8 AH, shortly before the Conquest of Makkah.
What is the literal meaning of Hajj
Hajj literally means to intend or to resolve upon a journey to a place of honour.
"Hujjatullah ul Baligha" was written by
'Hujjatullah al-Baligha' was written by Shah Waliullah Dehlawi.
Who was the wife of Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA) who migrated twice?
Hazrat Ruqayyah (R.A), daughter of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and wife of Hazrat Usman (R.A), migrated twice, first to Abyssinia and then to Madinah.
Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar belonged to which Sufi Order?
Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar belonged to the Chishtiyya order, and his shrine is at Pakpattan.
Which country is home to Najaf, a major pilgrimage site?
Najaf, where the shrine of Hazrat Ali (R.A) stands, is in Iraq.
Who was the sixth caliph of the Umayyad dynasty during the Debal incident?
Walid bin Abdul Malik was the sixth Umayyad caliph, and it was during his reign that Muhammad bin Qasim was sent against Debal in Sindh in 711 CE.
In Which Surah the Holy Quran there is mention of Zulqarnain?
The account of Zulqarnain appears in Surah Al-Kahf, along with the stories of the People of the Cave and of Musa (A.S) and Khidr.
The tenure of Khilafat of Hazrat Ali (R.A) was
The caliphate of Hazrat Ali (R.A) lasted about 4 years and 9 months, from 35 AH to 40 AH.
Kitab-ul-Athar was compiled by
'Kitab-ul-Athar' preserves the narrations of Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A), transmitted through his students Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad.
Who is the first female martyr (Shaheed) of Islam?
Hazrat Sumayyah (R.A), mother of Hazrat Ammar (R.A), was the first martyr of Islam, killed at Makkah for refusing to renounce her faith.
Namaz-e-Kasoof is offered at the time of
Namaz-e-Kusoof is offered at the time of a solar eclipse. The prayer at a lunar eclipse is called Khusoof.
Who translated the Holy Quran in Urdu for the first time
The first Urdu translations of the Holy Quran were made by the sons of Shah Waliullah: Shah Rafiuddin produced a literal rendering and Shah Abdul Qadir an idiomatic one.
The Nisab of Zakat is
The Nisab of Zakat is 52.5 tolas of silver or 7.5 tolas of gold, and the rate is two and a half per cent.
Who founded Jamaat-e-Islami?
Jamaat-e-Islami was founded by Syed Abul A'la Maududi at Lahore in 1941.
Tragedy of Karbala was happened in which Hijri
The tragedy of Karbala took place in 61 AH, on the 10th of Muharram.
In which Hijri year Hajj was made compulsory
Hajj was made obligatory in 9 AH, and the first Hajj of Islam was performed in that year.
Imam Malik was born in
Imam Malik (R.A), founder of the Maliki school and author of the Muwatta, was born and lived in Madinah.
On which place, first Wahi was descended
The first revelation descended upon the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nur.
How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran
The Holy Quran contains 114 Surahs.
Who became the caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) became the first caliph after the passing of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Which Angel is appointed for providing Food?
Hazrat Mikael (A.S) is the angel appointed over rain and sustenance.
Who was the propounder of the Sufi philosophy of wahdat-ul-wujud?
The doctrine of Wahdat-ul-Wujud, the unity of being, was expounded by Sheikh Ibn al-Arabi.
When Cyprus was conquered
Cyprus was conquered in 28 AH, during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (R.A), in the first Muslim naval expedition led by Muawiya (R.A).
Usher and Zakat are?
Ushr and Zakat are both obligatory Islamic levies, Ushr on agricultural produce and Zakat on accumulated wealth.
Who is the Christian-turned-Muslim writer of biography Muhammad: His Life Based on Earliest Sources?
Martin Lings, an English convert to Islam, wrote 'Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources'.
The color of first Islamic flag was
The first flag of Islam was white. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) carried a white banner called the Liwa, alongside a black Raya.
In how many days Allah created the heavens and the earth
The Quran states that Allah created the heavens and the earth in six days.
What does the Mudaraba play in the Islamic economic system
Mudaraba is a partnership in which one party provides the capital and the other the labour and expertise, with profits shared by agreement and losses borne by the investor.
In Hajj, stoning the Shaitan, is called
Rami is the stoning of the Jamarat at Mina, performed on the 10th to 12th of Zilhajj.
Who is named as Sheikh Ul Anbia
Hazrat Nooh (A.S) is titled Sheikh-ul-Anbiya, the elder of the Prophets, for the length of his mission.
Which famous Ghazwa is mentioned in Surah Al-Imran
Surah Al-Imran names the Battle of Badr directly, reminding the believers that Allah gave them victory there while they were weak.
Who are the “Sahibain”?
The Sahibain are Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani, the two leading students of Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A).
Prophet was staying at the house of ______ on the night of Miraj
On the night of Miraj the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was staying at the house of Hazrat Umm Hani (R.A), the sister of Hazrat Ali (R.A).
The daughter of Hazrat Umar (R.A) who was married to Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) was
Hazrat Hafsa (R.A), the daughter of Hazrat Umar (R.A), was married to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The first written copy of the Quran was later kept with her.
What does Qayas mean in Islam?
Qiyas is reasoning by analogy, extending a ruling from an established case to a new one sharing the same effective cause. It is the fourth source of Islamic law.
What was the relation between Prophet Moosa (A.S) and Prophet Haroon (A.S)?
Hazrat Musa (A.S) and Hazrat Haroon (A.S) were brothers, and Haroon was sent as a helper to Musa.
The Funeral prayer (Namaz-e-Janaza) is
The funeral prayer is Farz-e-Kifayah, a collective obligation. If some Muslims perform it the duty is discharged for all.
The first Ummayyed Caliph was
Hazrat Amir Muawiya (R.A) was the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, establishing his capital at Damascus.
How many Sahifas (Revelations) were revealed to Hazrat Idrees (A.S)?
Thirty Sahifas are reported to have been revealed to Hazrat Idrees (A.S).
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