Islamic Studies — Commission Past Papers — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Total Surahs: 114 Total Paras (Juz): 30 Total Manzils : 7 Sajda-e-Tilawat: 14 First Surah: Al-Fatihah Last Surah: An-Nas Longest Surah: Al-Baqarah Shortest Surah: Al-Kawthar Last updated: 13-09-2026

Prophet Ismail (A.S) and Prophet Ishaq (A.S) are Brothers . Hazrat Sara (RA) was the mother of Hazrat Ishaq (RA). Hazrat Hajra was the mother of Hazrat Ismail (A.S). Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was the father of Prophet Ismail (A.S) and Prophet Ishaq (A.S).

Hazrat Dawood (A.S) was blessed by Allah with special knowledge and wisdom . Along with his son Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S), he was connected with animals and nature . Hazrat Dawood (A.S) could understand birds’ communication (to some extent) by Allah’s will. He was also given beautiful voice and authority . His story is mentioned in the Qur'an (27:16) .

Sarah was the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S). She was the mother of Isaac (A.S). She was the sister of Prophet Lut (A.S). Her name is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Hud and Surah Al-Hijr . She was lived in Hebron (Al-Khalil). She was passed away at the age of 127 years.

Obligation: Made obligatory in 2 AH. Status: 3rd Pillar of Islam. Rate: 2.5% on qualifying wealth. Nisab (Gold): Approximately 87.48 grams. Nisab (Silver): Approximately 612.36 grams. Recipients: 8 categories mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60). Total Occurrences in the Quran: 32 times Makki Surahs: 22 times Madani Surahs: 10 times

Total Occurrences in the Quran: 32 times Makki Surahs: 22 times Madani Surahs: 10 times Additional information: Status: 3rd Pillar of Islam. Obligation: Made obligatory in 2 AH. Rate: 2.5% on qualifying wealth. Nisab (Gold): Approximately 87.48 grams. Nisab (Silver): Approximately 612.36 grams. Recipients: 8 categories mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).

Jihad (Qital Fi Sabilillah) becomes obligatory in 2 AH In Islam , jihad by the sword is superior to all Jihad. To Strive Hard is the li teral meaning of Jihad 41 times the word jihad appears in the Quran Syed Ahmad Shaheed started the Jihad movement Last update 0n 21-07-2026 by NA

Family of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ): Father : Hazrat Abdullah (R.A) Mother : Hazrat Amina (R.A) Grandfather: Hazrat Abdul Muttalib Grandmother : Fatimah bint Amr Uncle : Hazrat Abu Talib (chief guardian in youth) (Also: Hamza, Abbas, Abu Lahab — other uncles )

The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years . It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A). Hudaibiyah is the name of tree . It is referred to as " Fatah Al-Mubeen " ( the clear victory ) in Surah Al-Fatah . The event occurred during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW . It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad ﷺ representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca. Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca . It contained 7 clauses .

The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years . It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A) . Hudaibiyah is the name of tree . It is referred to as " Fatah Al-Mubeen " (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah . It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad SAW representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca . Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca . It contained 7 clauses .

Title: Kaleemullah (One who spoke to Allah) Prophet: Hazrat Musa (A.S) Holy Book: Tawrat Place of Revelation: Mount Sinai (Toor) Nation: Bani Israel

Arabic Text: رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا Transliteration: Rabbi zidni 'ilma Translation: " My Lord, increase me in knowledge" Location: Surah Taha, Ayah 114

Makki Surahs: 86 Madani Surahs: 28 Total Surahs: 114 Makki Period: ~ 13 years Revelation Place: Makkah Additional information : Makki Surahs mainly emphasize faith (Iman) Madani Surahs focus on law and social system First revelation occurred in Hira Cave ( 610 CE) Last revelation completed in 632 CE Quran contains 11 Sajdah in Makki Surahs and 3 in Madani Surahs

Allah caused Uzair to sleep for 100 years The Holy Quran tells the story of Prophet Uzair عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ as a Prophet who died for 100 years and lived again The Quran makes mention of his name only once in Surah Tawbah, verse 30

Hazrat Yousuf (AS) had knowledge of the interpretation of dreams. Known as "The Truthful One" (/siddiq/) in the Quran for his accurate dream interpretations. The other is Abu Bakr, who knew dreams.

Hazrat Yousaf (AS) remained in the well for 3 DAYS. The king of Egypt put Hazrat Yousaf (AS) in jail. He remained behind the bars for 5 years. Additional information: Mother: Hazrat Raheel (Rachel) Father: Hazrat Yaqub (AS) Sons of Yaqub (AS): 12

Hazrat Dawood (AS) had a beautiful voice. He recited the Zabur (Psalms). Title: Najibullah The Holy Book Zaboor was revealed to Hazrat Dawood Khalifah: Appointed as Khalifah on Earth (Surah Sad 38:26). Quran Mentions: 16 times (commonly cited).

Surah Yaseen is known as the " Heart of the Holy Quran ." It is the 36th chapter of the Quran. It contains 83 verses . It is regarded as an earlier Meccan surah . Additional information : Surah Ar-Rahman: "Aroos ul Quran" (the Bride of the Quran). Al-Fatihah ( The Opening) Al-Baqarah ( The Cow) Aali Imran ( The Family of Imran) An-Nisa (The Women) Al-Maidah ( The Table)

Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggests digging the trench at the time of the Battle of Khandaq The Battle of Khandaq (Ahzab) was fought on 5 A. H (627). Ghazwa e Ahzab and Battle of the Trench is the second name of Ghazwa-e-Khandak Muslims 3000 Kufar 10000 10000 Munafiqeen were in Ghazwa-e-Khandaq It was the 30-day-long fight of Yathrib by Arabian and Jewish tribes

When fasting was made obligatory: Timing: Second year of Hijrah (2 AH / 624 CE), in the month of Sha'ban First fast: Ramadan 2 AH Key verse: Surah Al-Baqarah (183–185) Prophet's practice: Fasted Ramadan for 9 years (until 11 AH) Before Ramadan: Muslims fasted on Ashura (10th Muharram) and three days each month Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Abdulmecid II: Last Caliph of the Ottoman dynasty. Reign as Caliph: 1922–1924 He was the 40th Head of the House of Osman Ottoman Sultanate: Abolished in 1922. Last Ottoman Sultan: Mehmed VI. Ottoman Caliphate: Abolished in 1924 .

Prophet Dawood (AS) is known for being a good player of flute . Holy Book: Zabur Special blessing: Beautiful and melodious voice Associated with: Glorification of Allah by birds and mountains Known for: Beautiful recitation and voice

Day of Judgement & Afterlife (Akhira) → 5th Article of Faith Seven essential beliefs are in Iman-e-Mafassal 1. Faith in God. 2. Faith in holy angels. 3. Faith in all holy Books. 4. Faith in all holy Prophets. 5. Faith in the Day of Judgement. 6. Faith that everything good or bad is decided by God (Taqdir). 7. Faith in life after death. ***

Hazrat Younis remained in a fish's belly for 40 days. Surah Younis is the 10th chapter (surah) of the Quran with 109 verses (ayat). It is named after the Prophet Yunus (Jonah). He is mentioned in the holy Quran 4 times Hazrat Younis (AS) is called Dhun - Nun

Hazrat Younas (AS) was swallowed by a giant fish ( whale ) and remained in its abdomen for about 40 days . He prayed to Allah while inside the fish , and Allah accepted his repentance. He is also known as Dhun-Nun (ذوالنون) , meaning " the man of the fish ." His story teaches patience, repentance, and trust in Allah.

Zaboor ( Psalms ) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS). Zaboor was revealed in the Syriac language . Zaboor mainly contains praises of Allah, supplications, and guidance . Additional information : Tawrat (Torah) → Hazrat Moosa (AS) Injeel (Gospel) → Hazrat Isa (AS) Holy Qur'an → Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Surah: An-Nisa (النساء) Meaning: The Women It explains various rights and responsibilities of women, including inheritance and marriage matters. Surah Number: 4 Additional information: Surah At-Talaq (سورۃ الطلاق): Surah No. 65 Deals mainly with divorce (طلاق) matters. Explains the waiting period (عدت).

Ali ibn Abi Talib (656 to 661 CE) shifted the capital from Madinah to Kufa. This change happened around 657 CE (36 AH) after internal conflicts like the Battle of Jamal . Earlier, Madinah was the capital during the first three caliphs . He is buried in Najaf .

Hazrat Ali (R.A.) shifted the capital from Madina to Kufa in 657 AD ( 36 AH). The decision was made after the Battle of the Camel ( Jang-e-Jamal ). Kufa was chosen because of its strategic military and political importance . From Kufa, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) governed the Islamic state during his caliphate. Kufa remained the capital until his martyrdom in 661 AD ( 40 AH). He is buried in Najaf .

The Battle of Karbala took place on Muharram 10 61 A.H (October 10, 680) In Karbala , present-day Iraq . It was fought between the army of the second Umayyad Caliph, Yazid I , and a small army led by Hussain ibn Ali (AS). The Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I had nominated his son Yazid as his successor.

Friend of Khadija (رضہ) Nafeesa carried the message of Nikah. At the time of the marriage , Hazrat Khadijah was 40 years old. Muhammad was 25 years old. Hazrat Khadija was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Additional Information She belonged to the tribe of Banu Asad She married Three times in life. She was the daughter of Khuwaylid ibn Asad and Fatima bint Zaidah Hazrat Khadija (R.A) Died on 10 Ramadan BH 3 Mecca She passed away when she was 65 and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was 50 years old. She was buried in Jannat al-Mualla, Mecca

Shahadah is the Islamic declaration of faith. It affirms belief in the oneness of Allah and Muhammad ﷺ as His Messenger. It is th e first pillar of Islam.

113 Surahs of the Holy Quran start with Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem . 114 Surahs in the Quran. Surah At-Tawbah: The only Surah without Bismillah at its beginning. Surah An-Naml: Known as the Surah with two Bismillahs. Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran. It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS ). Surah: 27th Verses: 93rd Type: Makki Surah Name Meaning: “ The Ants ” Additional information : In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah . Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Takbeer-e-Tahreema is the declaration “ Allahu Akbar ” made at the beginning of Salah. It is said while raising the hands up to the ears and then bringing them down . After Takbeer-e-Tahreema , a person formally enters the state of Salah , and actions that invalidate prayer are avoided. The term Tahreem refers to making certain otherwise permissible actions prohibited during Salah.

The King of Iran , Khosrow II ( Khusro Pervaiz ), tore up the letter sent by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Hazrat Abdullah ibn Hudhafah (RA) delivered the Prophet’s ﷺ message to the Persian king . The letter was sent to Khosrow II , inviting him to Islam . Khosrow II reportedly objected to the Prophet’s ﷺ name being written before his own and tore the letter .

Hazrat Umm Ayman (RA) brought Prophet Muhammad ﷺ back to Makkah after the death of his mother , Hazrat Amina (RA). Hazrat Amina (RA) died at Abwa , while returning from Madinah to Makkah , when the Prophet ﷺ was about 6 years old . Hazrat Umm Ayman (RA) then took him to his grandfather Hazrat Abdul Muttalib (RA) in Makkah . After Abdul Muttalib's death , his uncle Hazrat Abu Talib (RA) became his guardian .

Hadith Qudsi – Meaning from Allah , words narrated by the Prophet (ﷺ) Additional information : Hadith Quali (Qawli) – Sayings of the Prophet (ﷺ) Hadith Fili – Actions of the Prophet (ﷺ) Hadith Taqriri – Approvals/silent consent of the Prophet (ﷺ)

Surah Al-Ma'idah (المائدہ) is the 5th Surah of the Holy Quran. It contains 120 verses (Ayat) and 16 Rukus . The Surah was revealed in Madinah . Al-Ma'idah means “ The Table Spread ” or “ The Table .” Additional information : 3rd → Aal-e-Imran 4th → An-Nisa 6th → Al-An'am

Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab ( Mother of the Book ). It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran . It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance . It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer . It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz). It has 7 verses .