Islamic Studies — Commission Past Papers — Part 4 MCQs with Explanations

Prophet Muhammad personally participated in 27 to 29 total military Ghazwat The battles led by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) are called Ghazwas . Holy Prophet (PBUH) personally participated in about 9 of them Badr (fought three times) Uhud Bani Mustalaq Khandaq Bani Quraizhah Khayber Fathu Makkah Hunain Taif Last updated question NS on 10-09-2026

Namaz-e-Janaza is Farz-e-Kifaya No Sajdas are in Salat-e-Janaza Namaz-e-Janazah is performed by standing in line 4 Takbeers are in Namaz-e-Janaza The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was for Asad bin Zaraara Sahabi Last updated question NS on 10-09-2026

Surah Nisa is a Surah focus on the rights of women. Classification: Medinan Position: Juzʼ 4–6 Hizb no. 8, 9, 10 and 11 No. of verses: 176 No. of Rukus: 24 No. of words: 3745 No. of letters: 16085 Last updated question NS on 09-09-2026

The first revealed Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah) when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was 40 years and 6 month s First Word Revealed: Iqra ( means: Read) Number of verses : 5 Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah Angel: Jibril (A.S.) In: 610 AD Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Last Writer: Hazrat Abi bin Kaab(RA) Role: Katib-e-Wahi (Scribe of the Divine Revelation) Additional information: کاتِبِ وَحی کے اردو معانی: پوشیدہ آنحضرت صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم پر جو وحی نازل ہوئی تھی Hazrat Sharjeel (R.A) is the first writer of Wahi, and he wrote Bismillah Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

The Battle of Badr was fought in the year 2 AH (After Hijrah) Islamic Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH Gregorian Date: March 13, 624 CE Place : Badr (near Madinah) Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh) Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW) Muslims: around 313 soldiers Number of Muslim martyrs: 14 Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers Muslim horses: 2 Muslim camels: around 70 Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

The first migration of Muslims was to Abyssinia (Habsha) in Makkah. First migration: 6 BH (Before Hijrah) This event is known as Hijrah il-al-Habshah. Ruler: King Negus (Najashi) Group: About 12 men and 4 women (first batch) Including Prophet Muhammad's relatives Usman Ghani (R.A) and Ruqaiyah (R.A). Surah Anfal mentions the migration of the Holy Prophet SAW. Additional information: The second migration to Abyssinia occurred in 616 A.D. This group comprised 83 men and 18 to 19 women. Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

The angels who question the dead in the grave are Munkar and Nakir . They appear after burial to test the faith and belief of the deceased. The dead person is asked about Allah, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and religion . Correct answers lead to peace in the grave, while wrong answers lead to punishment . This is part of the belief in Akhirah (Hereafter) in Islam.

Kalima Shahadat is the Kalima recited in a funeral procession . Shahadat means testimony or bearing witness . It declares belief in the Oneness of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.

Sariyya refers to a military expedition or battle in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate . These were usually led by his companions to spread Islam or defend the community. Additional information : Ghazwa : A battle attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

The fundamental beliefs of Islam are known as Arkan-e-Iman ( Articles of Faith ). Tauheed — Belief in the Oneness of Allah. Risalat — Belief in the Messengers of Allah. Malaika — Belief in the Angels. Alhami Kutub — Belief in the Divine Books. Akhirat — Belief in the Hereafter.

Hazrat Ali (RA) did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk . He was ordered by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to stay in Madinah . He acted as a caretaker of the Muslim community and Ahl-e-Bait . The expedition of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD) . It was a major military campaign against the Byzantine forces.

Ijtihad is an important concept in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). It refers to using independent reasoning to derive Islamic rulings. It is used when clear guidance is not found in the Quran or Sunnah . Root word: J-H-D ( effort / struggle ).

70 infidels were killed in Ghazwa Badr . Number of Muslim martyrs: 14 Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE Place: Badr (near Madinah) Between: Muslims and Makkans ( Quraysh ) Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW) Additional information : Muslims : around 313 soldiers Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers Muslim horses : 2 Muslim camels : around 70

Name: Qutaybah ibn Muslim Caliphate: Umayyad Position: Governor of Khurasan Tenure: 705 – 715 CE Major region: Transoxiana ( Central Asia ) Bukhara : Conquered during 706 – 709 CE Samarkand : Conquered in 710 – 712 CE

" 1st Ashra of Ramadan is " Days of mercy " ( Rehmat ). 2nd Ashra of Ramadan is " Days of forgiveness " ( Maghfirayat ). 3rd Ashra of Ramadan is " Days of refuge from hell fire " ( Jahanum ke aag sa nijahat ).

Name: Hazrat Usman bin Mazoon (RA) Status: Early companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Place: Makkah Injury: Lost/suffered injury to one eye Reason: Suffered persecution for the sake of Islam Known for: Patience and sacrifice in the way of Allah

Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was given the title Umm-ul-Masakeen ( Mother of the Poor ). Because of her generosity and care for the needy . Husband: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Marriage: Approximately 3 months Death: 4 AH / 625 CE, approximately 30 years of age Burial: Jannat al-Baqi , Madinah

First Ghazwa (Battle) t ook place between Muslims and Kuffar is Ghazwa Abwa. Ghazwa Abwa is the First Ghazwa of Islam. Ghazwa Wadan is another name for this battle. Abwa is the first expedition, in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) , with 60 Muhajireen , left Madinah with the goal of jihad for the first time in the month of Safar 2 AH. Last verified 09-09-2026

The grave of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) is located in the city of Hebron . This place is historically known as Al-Khalil . It lies in present-day Palestine ( West Bank ). The site is inside the famous Ibrahimi Mosque (Cave of the Patriarchs).

Hazrat Abaad bin Bishr (RA) was a companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. During a night patrol , he was offering prayer while his companion guarded him. An enemy archer shot him three arrows , but he continued his prayer. He stopped only after completing his prayer and then informed his companion.

Confederate commander: Abu Sufyan ibn Harb Battle: Khandaq / Ditch ( Ahzab ) Date: 5 AH / 627 CE Muslim commander: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Key strategy: Muslims dug a trench around exposed parts of Madinah on the advice of Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (RA).

The Sahabi who secretly supplied food to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) during the boycott was Hakim ibn Hizam . He was the nephew of Hazrat Khadija (RA). Boycott period: 619–622 AD (3 years). Location: Valley of Abi Talib (Makkah).

There are 12 months in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar: Muḥarram, محرم الحرام Ṣafar, صفر المظفر Rabi al Awwal, ربیع الاول Rabi al Sani, ربیع الثانی Jumada al Awwal, جمادی الاول Jumada al Thani, جمادی الثانی Rajab, رجب المرجب Shaban, شعبان المعظم Ramadan (fasting), رمضان المبارک Shawwal, شوال المکرم Dhu al Qadah, ذوالقعدۃ الحرام Dhu al Hijjah, ذوالحجۃ الحرام

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

Hazrat Bilal called the first Azan of Fajar prayer First Azan was called out in 1 A.H The Title of Bilal ibn Rabah: Sayyid al-Muʾaḏḏin Born: 580 AD, Mecca , Saudi Arabia Died: on March 2, 640 AD, in Damascus, Syria Place of burial: Bab el Saghir Cemetery, Damascus, Syria Hazrat 'Umar was the first person to suggest the calling of the Azan.

Also called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench . It was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE). Additional information : Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~ 10,000 ; Munafiqeen: ~ 10,000 involved. Lasted 30 days ; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib. Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city. Last verified 13-03-2026

Hazrat Usman ibn Affan was titled Zun-Noorain (Having Two Lights). He married two daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): Hazrat Ruqaiyya Hazrat Umm-e-Kulsoom The title signifies honor of having two lights from Prophet’s family.

Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) Title: As-Siddiq ( The Truthful ) and Atiq ( The Freed One ) Companion of: Muhammad (PBUH) Status: First Caliph of Islam Known For: Faith, honesty, and loyalty

Prophet Musa (A.S) is mentioned about 136 times in the Holy Qur’an. Prophet Musa (A.S) was given the Torah (Tawrat) as a divine book. He is one of the Ulul-Azm prophets (the prophets of strong determination). Additional information : Ibrahim (A.S) – about 69 times Nuh (A.S) – about 43 times Lut (A.S) – about 27 times Isa (A.S) – about 25 times

The shortest chapter in th e Quran is Surah Al-Kawthar Meaning: "The Abundance" Number of Verses: 3 Placement: Chapter 108 in the 30th Juz (Para) of the Quran Location of Revelation: Makkah (Makki) Additional information The second shortest surah in th e Quran is Surah Al-Asr Surah Baqarah is th e longest surah of the Holy Quran. (286 Verses). Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

First Religion: Zoroastrianism ( Fire Worship ) Birthplace: Persia (Iran) Later Religion: Christianity Accepted Islam: In Madinah after meeting Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Famous Contribution: Suggested digging the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwa-e-Khandaq).

Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H. It is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who can afford it physically and financially. The word Hajj means “ to intend ” or “ to set out for a journey .” Hajj is performed in Makkah during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah . Mentioned in: Quran (Surah Al- Baqarah and Surah Aal-e-Imran ) Additional information : The first Hajj in Islam led by Muslims took place in 9 A.H . Prophet Muhammad performed the Farewell Hajj in 10 A.H.

The Holy Prophet (SAW) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida in the 10th Hijri ( March 6 , 632 A.D ) It was performed on Friday , the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah . The Prophet (PBUH) delivered his final sermon during the Hajj on Mount Arafat . It is also known as Farewell Sermon . This final pilgrimage included his renowned Farewell Sermon.

Prophet Noah (Nuh, AS) ha d four sons in total, though only three of them survived the great flood. Shem (Sam Ham (Haam) Japheth (Yafith) Canaan (Kan'an) or Yam Hazrat Noah lived for 950 years. The duration of Tofaan e Noah was around 6 months. The grave of Hazrat Noah (AS) is situated in Jordan.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: " A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim; he does not wrong him, nor surrender him ." Source: Recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 2442 and Sahih Muslim 2564. Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​

Isha prayer in congregation → reward equivalent to half the night of prayer. Fajr prayer in congregation → reward equivalent to a full night of prayer. Isha + Fajr in congregation → reward equivalent to spending the whole night in prayer. Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, "The best of you is the one who is best to his family , and I am the best among you to my family ." Recorded in: J ami` at-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah. Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​

Iblis (Satan) refused to prostrate before Adam (A.S.). Reason : He considered himself superior to Adam, saying he was created from fire, while Adam was created from clay. Qur’anic reference : This event is mentioned in several places, including Surah Al-Baqarah (2:34) and Surah Al-A'raf (7:11–12) . Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​

Shirk: The sin of associating partners with G od or giving God's exclusive qualities to anyone or anything else. Additional information: Tawhid: The belief that Allah is one and has no partners or equals (the opposite of Shirk) . Sabr: Patience and steadfastness during difficult times. Zakat: Giving a set portion of wealth to charity as a religious duty . Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​