Islamic Studies — Commission Past Papers — Part 3 MCQs with Explanations

Imam Malik (R.A.) — Teachers Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri Abdur Rahman ibn Hurmuz Nafi‘ Mawla ibn Umar Studied mainly in: Medina Born: 711 AD — Medina Died: 795 AD — Medina Field: Islamic Fiqh Title: Imam Dar-ul-Hijrah Known for: Founder of the Maliki school of Fiqh.

Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah . It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat . Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah . The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16 . Additional information : Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times. Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice .

The Holy Quran has 26 Prophets names mentioned : Prophet Adam (A.S) Prophet Idris (A.S) Prophet Noah (A.S) Prophet Hud (A.S) Prophet Saleh (A.S) Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) Prophet Lut (A.S) Prophet Ismail (A.S) Prophet Ishaaq (A.S) Prophet Yaqoob (A.S) Prophet Yusuf (A.S) Prophet Shoaib (A.S) Prophet Musa (A.S) Prophet Haroon (A.S) Prophet Uzair (A.S) Prophet Ilyaas (A.S) Prophet Dawood (A.S) Prophet Sulaiman (A.S) Prophet Yunus (A.S) Prophet Ayyub (A.S) Prophet Dhul Kifl (A.S) Prophet Yasaa (A.S) Prophet Zakariyya (A.S) Prophet Yahya (A.S) Prophet Isa (A.S) Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Imam al-Shafi studied under Imam Malik ibn Anas and Muhammad al-Shayban i. Imam al-Shafi was known for systematizing Usul al-Fiqh. Method: Derived laws from the Quran & Hadith. Famous book: Al-Risalah. Period: Early Abbasid era. Contribution: Established a structured framework for Islamic jurisprudence

Umm al-Mu'minin Hafsah , daughter of Umar (رضي الله عنه). She was the wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. She was the first woman known as a " Hafiz e Quran ." Her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ took place in 3 A.H . She was born in 605 AD in Mecca . She was passed away in 665 AD in Medina .

Hazrat Ayesha was the 3rd wife Father: Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) Mother: Umm Rumman (R.A.) Title: As-Siddiqah — the truthful woman Age at Prophet’s (PBUH) death: 18 years Hadith narrated : About 2,210 Death: 17 Ramadan, 58 AH (678 CE) Age at death: 67 years Burial: Jannat al-Baqi, Madinah Funeral prayer: Led by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) Known for: Knowledge and scholarship in Islamic teachings.

He is more intelligent than I am. “Than I am” is grammatically complete . “Than” is used for comparison . “From” is i ncorrect in this comparison. “Than me” is common in informal English, but “than I am” is preferred in formal/standard grammar .

Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.), the beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Father : Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (R.A.) Mother: Umm Rumman (R.A.) Death: 17 Ramadan, 58 AH (678 CE) at 67 years Place: Madinah Funeral Prayer: Led by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) after Tahajjud. Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Total Pieces: 5 Izar: Lower-body covering Qameez: Sleeveless garment Khimar: Head covering Sinnah: Chest covering Lifafah: Outer sheet covering the whole body

Signed: 6 AH / 628 CE Place: Hudaybiyyah, near Makkah Duration: 10 years Muslims’ Representative: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Quraysh Representative: Suhail bin Amr Scribe: Hazrat Ali (RA) Clauses: 7 Mentioned as: Fath-e-Mubeen in Surah Al-Fath Hudaybiyyah: Name of a place , not a tree. Last question 14-09-2026

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned three signs of a hypocrite (Munafiq) in Sahih al- Bukhari and Sahih Muslim . These signs help identify someone whose faith does not match actions. Lying – speaks falsehood even in ordinary matters Breaking promises – does not keep commitments Betraying trust – dishonest in trusts or responsibilities

The first migration of Muslims was to Abyssinia ( Habsha ) in 613–614 CE to escape persecution in Makkah. First migration: 6 BH (Before Hijrah) It was advised by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for protection and safety . This event is known as Hijrah il-al-Habshah . Ruler: King Negus (Najashi) Group: About 12 men and 4 women (first batch) Among the migrants were Uthman ibn Affan and Ruqayyah (RA) , daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

12 Islamic Months Muḥarram (محرم الحرام) Ṣafar (صفر المظفر) Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول) Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی) Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول) Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی) Rajab (رجب المرجب) Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم) Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting Shawwal (شوال المکرم) Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام) Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

Date: 23 March 625 AD ( 3 AH ) Place: Valley of Uhud , near Madina Muslim Army: ~ 1000 Enemy Army: ~ 3000 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah . The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan . The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an ( Surah Aal-e-Imran ).

Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was given the title “ Saifullah ” ( Sword of Allah ). Given by: Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Born: 592 AD (Makkah) Died: 642 AD (Homs, Syria) Served under: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Abu Bakr (R.A), Umar (R.A)

Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first adult man to accept Islam. Additional information : First Woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)

Zaynab bint al-Harith tried to poison the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) She was a Jewish woman from Khaybar The Event: The attempt happened after the Battle of Khaybar Year: 7 A.H. ( 628 AD) Poison Used In: Roasted lamb (shoulder) Companion Martyred: Hazrat Bishr ibn al-Bara' (RA) Last updated NS on 13-09-2026

Law of Inheritance in Islamic Jurisprudence: Ilm-ul-Faraid (علمُ الفرائض) Also called: Faraid (فرائض) Meaning: Islamic law governing inheritance and the distribution of property

Ramee (Ramy al-Jamarat) is the ritual of stoning the Devil during Hajj. Place: Mina Jamarat: 3 Days: 10th, 11th & 12th Dhul-Hijjah Optional 13th: For pilgrims who stay in Mina Minimum Pebbles: 49 Purpose: Commemorates Prophet Ibrahim (AS) rejecting Satan’s temptation.

Hazrat Umar (RA) levied Zakat on horses during his caliphate, Prophetic Era: Horses were exempt from Zakat under the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA). Hazrat Ali (RA): He later removed the Zakat requirement on horses

Key Keeper: Hazrat Usman bin Talha (RA) Family: Banu Abd al-Dar The Prophet (SAW) declared: The key was entrusted to his family permanently. This event took place after the Conquest of Makkah (8 AH / 630 AD). Last updated: 13-09-2026

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) was the f irst woman to accept Islam. Known for: First wife of Muhammad Title: Ameerat-Quraysh al-Tahirah Additional information: First adult man: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) Last updated: 13-09-2026

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) passed away in Rabi al-Awwal Date: 12 Rabi al-Awwal (commonly observed) Place: Madinah Year: 11 AH Additional information: Born: 570 CE Birth Month: Rabi al-Awwal Birthplace: Makkah Father: Abdullah Mother: Amina (رضی اللہ عنہا) Grandfather: Abdul Muttalib First Revelation: Cave of Hira Prophethood: Age 40 Migration (Hijrah): 622 CE

مُعاذ بن جبل was a sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was an Ansar of B anu Khazraj He compiled the Quran with five companions Other names (إمام الفقهاء) (كنز العلماء) (أعلم الأمة بالحلال والحرام)

Injeel is the holy book revealed by Allah to Hazrat Isa ( A.S) . Meaning: “ Good News ”; also called Gospel (means Truth ) It was revealed in Hebrew . Additional information : Tawrat : Revealed to Hazrat Musa (A.S) Zabur : Revealed to Hazrat Dawud (A.S) Quran : Revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that judges actions by their consequences. It seeks to maximize overall happiness or well-being. Its core principle is the greatest good for the greatest number . Major thinkers associated with utilitarianism include Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill .

Namaz-e-Kasoof (نماز کسوف) is offered during a solar eclipse . Rakahs: 2 Adhan/Iqamah: Not given Purpose: Worship Allah and seek forgiveness during the eclipse Additional information : Namaz-e-Khasoof (نماز خسوف) is offered during a lunar eclipse .

Hazrat Nooh is known as Adam-e-Sani (Abu-ul-Bashar Sani) (Second Adam). After the great flood , most of humanity perished. Hazrat Nooh’s followers helped restart humanity, similar to Hazrat Adam (علیہ السلام). Symbolizes rebirth of mankind and continuation of human civilization. Last verified 30-03-2026

The Nisab (minimum limit) for gold is 7.5 tola ( 87.48 grams ). The ratio/nisab of Zakat is 2.5%. Zakat was made obligatory in 2 A.H . It was fully implemented in 9 A.H . Additional information : Silver Nisab: 52.5 tola = 612.36 grams The word “ Zakat ” occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran. Zakat means purification and growth of wealth . “ Zakat is the treasure of Islam ” is a famous saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

After the Battle of Yamama (632 AD), Hazrat Umar (R.A.) suggested compiling the Quran into one collection . Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) initially hesitated but later accepted the suggestion . Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (R.A.) was appointed to undertake the compilation . The compiled manuscript was kept with Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.), then Hazrat Umar (R.A.), and later Hazrat Hafsa (R.A.).

There are 4 Farz (obligatory acts) in Wudu (Ablution). Wash the face once. Wash both arms up to and including the elbows once. Perform Masah over one-fourth of the head. Wash both feet including the ankles once. Additional information : Performing these four acts is necessary for a valid Wudu . Wudu is required before offering Salah (prayer). The acts that break Wudu are called Nawaqiz-e-Wudu . Most Important Information : Sunnah acts of Wudu: 13 Farz in Ghusl: 3 Farz in Salah (Namaz): 17 Angel who taught Wudu and Salah to the Prophet (ﷺ): Jibril Wudu was ordered in 5 AH .

The Battle of Khandaq is also known as the Battle of the Trench and the Battle of the Confederates . It was a 27-day-long defense by Muslims of Yasrab (now Medina). Took place in Shawwal – Dhu al-Qi'dah, 5 A.H (627 C.E). Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia) Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh Additional information : Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء). Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him. On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath ( 48th Surah of the Quran).

No Sajdas in Salat-e- Janaza . Namaz-e-Janazah is performed standing in line . It includes 4 Takbeers . It is Farz-e-Kifaya . The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was for Asad bin Zaraara (RA).

The Prophet's first business trip was to Syria . He was 12 years old Traveled with his uncle, Abu Talib (RA). On this journey, he met a monk named Bahira in Basra, Syria. Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran Chapter Number: 2nd chapter in the Quran. Meaning: "The Cow" or "The Heifer". Verse Count: 286 verses (ayat). Length: Spans about 2.5 parts (juz') of the Quran .Place of Revelation: Madinah . It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73). Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn. It consists of 25,500 letters. The chapter has 40 Rukus. Additional information : Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of the Holy Quran. Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second-longest surah of the Holy Quran. Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

The wealth or property left by a deceased person is called Taraka Taraka means فوت ہونے والے انسان کی دولت It is the basis of the Islamic system of inheritance (Faraid) . Additional information: Asabah: The residuaries who take whatever remains of the estate after the fixed-share heirs receive their portions. Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

The Umayyad Caliphate was founded by Muawiya I, Reign: 661–680 AD Start of Rule: After the end of the First Muslim Civil War and a peace treaty with Hasan ibn Ali . Moved the Caliphate’s capital to Damascus, Syria Additional information: Umayyad Dynasty started: 661 AD Umayyad Dynasty ended: 750 AD Last Caliph: Marwan II (744–750 AD) Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Minimum distance: Approximately 77–78 km Qasr applies to: 4-rakat obligatory prayers Zuhr: 4 → 2 rakats Asr: 4 → 2 rakats Isha: 4 → 2 rakats Fajr: Remains 2 rakats Maghrib: Remains 3 rakats Qasr is for a traveler (musafir) meeting the required travel conditions. Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Signed in 6 AH, valid for 10 years. Scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A). Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca. Hudaibiyah is the name of a tree. Occurred during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Between Muhammad ﷺ (representing Medina) and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca. Called "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah. Contained 7 clauses. Last updated NA on 10-09-2026