Islamic Studies — Commission Past Papers — Part 8 MCQs with Explanations

Hazrat Umar (RA) presented half of his wealth during the Battle of Tabuk (9 AH / 630 CE). Intended to surpass Abu Bakr (RA) Abu Bakr (RA) then gave all his wealth, leaving "Allah and His Messenger" Umar (RA) admitted: "I could never outdo him" Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed only one Hajj in his lifetime . He performed this Hajj in 10 A.H. ( 632 CE). It was his first and last Hajj. It was known as Hujjat-ul-Wada ( The Farewell Pilgrimage ). Additional information : The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) performed 4 Umrahs in his lifetime. His first Umrah after the Hijrah to Madinah was performed in 7 A.H. ( 629 CE) ( Umrah al-Qada ).

Rami al-Jamarat is a mandatory Hajj ritual involving the symbolic stoning o f three pillars in Mina 10th Dhu al-Hijjah: Only the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) is stoned. 11th & 12th Dhu al-Hijjah : All three pillars (Small, Medium, Large) are stoned in order. The act of throwing stones at the Jamarat is known as “Rami”. Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

میثاقِ مدینہ رسول اللہ ﷺ نے مدینہ کے مختلف قبائل اور گروہوں کے درمیان امن، باہمی تعاون اور حقوق کے تحفظ کے لیے کیا تھا۔ Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

Year of Hijrah: 622 CE From: Makkah To: Madinah Reason: Persecution of Muslims by Quraysh Islamic Calendar Started: 1 AH (Anno Hegirae) Additional information : Prophet Muhammad stayed in the Cave of Thawr during the migration journey. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) accompanied the Prophet ﷺ during Hijrah.

The total number of Surah in the Holy Quran is 114 . Additional information : The number of Makki Surah is 86 and Madni is 28 . The first complete Madani surah of the Quran is Al-Baqarah . There are 11 Sajdah are there in Makkah Surah. There are only 03 Sajdah are there in Medinan Surah.

Surah Tooba describes 8 heads of Zakat. 1. Al-Fuqara (The poor) 2. Al-Masakin (The needy) 3. Zakat collectors 4. Who converted to Islam 5. Freeing captives 6. Debtors 7. In the path of Allah 8. Wayfarers (Travelers) Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H. Its complete system wa s imposed in the 8th Hijrah . 32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 22 times the word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

Real Name: Asmaha ibn Abjar Title: Najashi ( Negus ) Kingdom: Aksum ( Abyssinia , present-day Ethiopia ) Muslims migrated to Abyssinia: 615–616 CE Reign: 614–630 CE (approximately 17 years)

Hazrat Ishaq (AS) was the son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). Hazrat Ishaq (AS) was born to Hazrat Sarah (RA), the wife of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). Hazrat Ishaq (AS) was a Prophet of Allah. He was an ancestor of many Prophets of Bani Israel . Hazrat Yaqub (AS) was the son of Hazrat Ishaq (AS).

Year: 630 AD / 9 AH (Rajab) Location: Tabook ( northwest Arabia ) Muslim army: around 30,000 soldiers Type: Ghazwa (Prophet PBUH participated) Outcome: No direct battle (bloodless) Also known as: Expedition of Usra Reason: Rumors of Byzantine attack Additional information : “ Ghazwa ” = battle in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) participated First Ghazwa = Ghazwat-ul-Abwa (Waddan)

Surah Ar-Rahman is popularly known as " Zeenat-e-Quran " ( The Beauty/Adornment of the Qur'an ). It is the 55th Surah of the Qur'an. It contains 78 verses (Ayat). Additional information : Surah Al-Fatihah – Umm-ul-Kitab (Mother of the Book), Umm-ul-Quran, As-Sab'ul Mathani Surah Al-Baqarah – Fustat-ul-Quran (The Tent of the Qur'an) Surah Yasin – Heart of the Qur'an (Qalb-ul-Quran) Surah Al-Ikhlas – One-third of the Qur'an in reward

Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench 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

The 9 wives alive at the Prophet's (ﷺ) death : Hazrat Saudah bint Zam'ah (RA) Hazrat Aishah bint Abu Bakr (RA) Hazrat Hafsah bint Umar (RA) Hazrat Umm Salamah (RA) Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (RA) Hazrat Juwayriyah bint Al-Harith (RA) Hazrat Umm Habibah (RA) Hazrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA) Hazrat Maymunah bint Al-Harith (RA) Additional information : The wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) are honored with the title " Mothers of the Believers " ( Ummahat-ul-Mu'minin ). This title is derived from Surah Al-Ahzab ( 33 : 6 ). Hazrat Khadijah (RA) and Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaimah (RA) had passed away before the Prophet's (ﷺ) death . The Prophet (ﷺ) passed away in Madinah on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, 11 AH ( 632 AD).

Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sacrificed 63 camels with his own hands during Hajj . The total number of camels sacrificed was 100 . The remaining 37 camels were sacrificed by Hazrat Ali (RA) on the Prophet's (ﷺ) behalf . This took place during Hajjat-ul-Wada (Farewell Pilgrimage) in 10 AH ( 632 AD). The sacrifice is the basis of the practice of Qurbani during Eid-ul-Adha .

Five verses were revealed in the first revelation (Wahi) Verses: 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq (the 96th chapter of the Quran). Location: Cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Jabal al-Noor in Makkah. Year: 610 AD. Angel: Hazrat Jibril (Gabriel). First Word: "Iqra" (Read). Additional information : At the Age of 40 years 6 months Prescriber of Wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi First writer of Wahi in Quraish : Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was awarded the title " The Lion of Allah ( Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda )." " Asadullah " means " The Lion of Allah ". Additional information : He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah. He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph , ruling from 656 – 661 AD. He was also known by the title Abu Turab.

Pakistan hosted the 2nd Islamic Summit Conference of the OIC from 22–24 February 1974 in Lahore. An Extraordinary OIC Summit was also held later in 1997 in Islamabad on Pakistan’s Golden Jubilee . Additional information : 1st Summit: Rabat, Morocco – September 1969 3rd Summit: Makkah, Saudi Arabia – 25–28 January 1981

Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir (RA), was the first male martyr (Shaheed) in Islam. Additional information : His wife Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA), is the first female martyr (Shaheedah) of Islam. Hazrat Harith bin Abi Hala (RA) is the first child martyr (Shaheed).

Hazrat Umar (R.A.) started the practice of offering Tarawih prayers in congregation during Ramadan . This was organized in 14 AH during his Caliphate. He gathered the Muslims behind Hazrat Ubayy ibn Ka'b (R.A.) as the Imam . Tarawih is a Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah). It is offered after Isha and before Witr during the month of Ramadan .

First Eid prayer: 2 A.H. Rak'ahs in Eid prayer: 2 Additional Takbirs: 6 Additional information : First Jumu'ah prayer: 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, 1 A.H. Farewell Hajj performed: 10 A.H.