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Wives of Prophet (SAW)
Wives/Daughters of Prophet (SAW)
1st Ashra (Days 1–10): Ashra-e-Rehmat (Days of Mercy)
2nd Ashra (Days 11–20): Ashra-e-Maghfirat (Days of Forgiveness)
3rd Ashra (Days 21–30): Ashra-e-Najat-e-Naar-e-Jahannam (Days of Salvation from Hellfire)
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As a prominent and permanent member of the Ashaab-e-Sufah, he lived a completely ascetic life on the porch of the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid-e-Nabwi). Freed from the responsibilities of trade or agriculture, he dedicated his entire day and night to accompanying the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He famously possessed an extraordinary, miraculous memory—blessed directly by a supplication from the Prophet (PBUH)—which allowed him to memorize and preserve everything he heard.
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (780–855 CE) painstakingly curated this massive, encyclopedic work from an initial pool of over 750,000 narrations to preserve the Sunnah. Unlike subject-based books (like Sahih Bukhari), a "Musnad" is structurally organized alphabetically or by rank based on the individual companion (Sahabi) who originally reported the narration.
This specific count breaks down according to Hadith classification as follows:
600 Marfu' traditions (directly attributed statements of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH)
613 Mawquf traditions (statements or actions traced back to the Companions/Sahaba)
285 Maqtu' traditions (statements traced back to the Successors/Tabi'un)
222 Mursal traditions (hadiths with a missing link between the Tabi'un and the Prophet PBUH)
It holds a monumental place in Islamic history as the first formulated and written collection of Hadith and Islamic law (Fiqh) ever compiled. Imam Malik spent over forty years meticulously sorting, analyzing, and legalizing the traditions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) along with the rulings of the Companions (Sahaba) and Successors (Tabi'un) practiced in the city of Madinah.
A Hadith is classified as Za'eef due to a minor defect, such as a break in the chain of narrators or one of the narrators having a less-than-perfect memory. It is crucial to note that Za'eef does not mean it is a fabrication or a lie; rather, it simply means it lacks the ironclad absolute certainty of authenticity. It is still strictly differentiated from a fabricated Hadith, which is termed Mawdu'.
If you subtract the repetitions and only count the completely unique, core traditions (Mu'allaqat and Muttabi'at excluded), the number drops to around 2,602. However, for standard multiple-choice testing keys, 7,397 is the exact total count expected.
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Upon returning from a military expedition, the Holy Prophet (SAW) famously highlighted the significance of this internal battle by stating to his companions: "We have returned from the lesser jihad (Jihad-e-Asghar) to the greater jihad (Jihad-e-Akbar)." He then clarified that the greater struggle is a person's fight against their own soul and desires.
Tauheed: Oneness of Allah (the foundational starting point).
Risalat: Prophethood (the channel through which Allah guides humanity).
Malaika: Angels (the intermediaries who brought the messages).
Alhami Kutub: Divine Revealed Books (the messages themselves).
Akhirat: Day of Judgment/Hereafter (the ultimate accountability for following the guidance).
Here is what the other options mean for clarity:
Shaheed: A martyr who dies in the cause of faith.
Ghazi: A warrior who returns victorious from a battle.
Mujtahid: An Islamic scholar qualified to form an independent legal opinion (Ijtihad).
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His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (Chapter 33, Verse 37):
"So when Zayd had accomplished his desire from her, We married her to you..."
This verse was revealed regarding his divorce from Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (RA), establishing an important legal precedent in Islamic family law that adopted children do not carry the same legal restrictions regarding marriage as biological children.
These include major events where detailed accounts, divine assistance, and foundational lessons for the Muslim community were revealed:
Ghazwa Badr (referenced prominently in Surah Al-Anfal)
Ghazwa Uhud (detailed in Surah Ali 'Imran)
Ghazwa Khandaq / Ahzab (the subject of Surah Al-Ahzab)
Ghazwa Tabook (addressed at length in Surah At-Tawbah)
Other mentioned military campaigns include Ghazwa Hunain, the Conquest of Makkah, Banu Nadhir, Banu Quraiza, and Al-Muraysi.
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"And to Solomon [We subjected] the wind... And We made a fount of molten copper flow for him..."
Allah softened and liquefied copper for Hazrat Sulaiman (AS), causing it to flow like water from a natural spring. This divine miracle allowed his workers, including the Jinn, to easily cast, mold, and craft massive structures, utensils, and architectural elements for his kingdom without needing to heat or smelt raw ore.
As outlined in Islamic history and referenced in the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah), Talut was appointed by Allah as the king of the Israelites to lead them in battle against the tyrannical giant, Jalut (Goliath). King Talut promised that whoever could defeat Jalut would marry his daughter and receive half of his kingdom. Hazrat Dawood (AS), who was a young soldier in the army at the time, killed Jalut with a sling and stone. Following his victory, Talut fulfilled his promise and gave his daughter's hand in marriage to Hazrat Dawood (AS), thus making Talut his father-in-law.
Hazrat Isa's mother, Hazrat Maryam (AS) (Mary), and Hazrat Yahya's mother, Hazrat Ishba/Eshwa (Elizabeth), were sisters. This makes the two prophets first cousins on their mothers' side. Their close family bond is also highlighted in Hadith literature, such as during the night journey (Isra wal-Mi'raj), where the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met both of them together on the second heaven and referred to them as "the two maternal cousins."
"Zakariyya (peace be upon him) was a carpenter.
"Islamic scholars like Imam Al-Nawawi highlight this narration to show that manual labor and crafting trades are highly honorable. Despite being a revered Prophet and the guardian of Bayt al-Maqdis (the holy temple in Jerusalem), Hazrat Zakariya (AS) chose to live an austere life, eating only from what he earned with his own hands.
According to reports from classical scholars like Ibn Abbas and historical accounts compiled by commentators such as Imam Ibn Kathir, Hazrat Younas (AS) survived in the abdomen of the creature for 40 days and nights. During this trial, he was kept entirely safe from the creature's digestive acids by Allah's divine protection. He spent this period reciting the famous prayer of repentance (Ayat-e-Karima): "La ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimin" (There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers), after which the whale safely ejected him onto a barren shore.
As detailed in the Holy Quran in Surah An-Naml (Verses 20–28), the Hudhud flew to the kingdom of Saba, discovered that the Queen (Bilqees) and her people were worshipping the sun instead of Allah, and reported back to Hazrat Sulaiman (AS). Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) then sent the Hudhud back to the Queen carrying his official letter, inviting her and her kingdom to submit to the worship of the one true God.
Despite being a powerful king who ruled over a vast empire of humans, jinn, and animals, Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) chose not to spend any state revenue or public funds on his personal upkeep. Following the righteous example of his father, he preferred to eat only from what he earned with his own hands. He would weave palm leaves into baskets or wallets, sell them in the market, and use that modest income to feed himself, while dedicating the state treasury entirely to his subjects.
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Surah Saba (Chapter 34): Named after Saba (Sheba), an ancient biblical and Quranic city-kingdom located in modern-day Yemen, famous for its ruling Queen and the historical Marib Dam.
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"Seventy Prophets prayed in Masjid al-Khayf, and in it are the graves of seventy prophets."
During Hajj, pilgrims stay in Mina and visit this highly revered site where great prophets, including Hazrat Musa (AS) (Moses), camped and offered prayers.
The fire started accidentally due to a lamp or candle left unattended by a mosque attendant in a storeroom. It quickly spread to the columns, roof, and curtains, destroying a significant portion of the mosque, including the original pulpit (Minbar) of the Prophet (SAW) and the ceiling over the sacred chamber. The Caliph immediately sent resources, materials, and builders from Baghdad to initiate its reconstruction.
However, within this plain sits a specific, prominent granite hill known as Mount Arafat (or Jabal ar-Rahmah, the Mountain of Mercy), which is why many Islamic quiz databases interchangeably accept Plain or Mountain.
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During the early, secret phase of preaching in Makkah, the Muslims used to pray hidden in the mountain valleys. On one occasion, a group of polytheists discovered them, began mocking their prayers, and physically attacked them. In the ensuing clash, Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA) picked up a camel's jawbone and struck one of the attackers, injuring him and drawing blood. This incident marked the very first instance of physical confrontation where blood was shed for the cause of Islam.
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In its technical Islamic usage, it refers to the science of Islamic Jurisprudence—the deep process of understanding, extracting, and applying practical religious laws from their detailed proofs in the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
While Shariah represents the broad, divine path and core moral values revealed by Allah, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) is the systematic human science of understanding, extracting, and applying those divine laws to everyday practical situations using legal sources like the Holy Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, and Qiyas.
Because it is believed by Muslims to be the direct, literal word of Allah revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), it holds the highest authority. All other legal sources must align with its overarching principles and cannot contradict its explicit text.
Because words like Assessment, Feasibility, or Devotion do not translate to "striving/exerting utmost effort," none of the provided choices are linguistically accurate, making "None of them" the correct choice.
The root word literally means to strive, struggle, exert effort, or labor.
Jehad represents a physical or external struggle to strive in the way of Allah.
Ijtihad is a grammatical derivation (Stem VIII) of the same root, which represents an intellectual or mental struggle where an Islamic scholar exerts their utmost mental capacity to deduce legal solutions.
Making the intention (Niyyah)
Saying Bismillah before starting
Washing both hands up to the wrists three times
Using the tooth-stick (Miswak)
Rinsing the mouth three times (Madmadah)
Sniffing water into the nose three times (Istinshaq)
Combing or running wet fingers through the beard (Khilal-e-Lehya)
Interlacing and washing between the fingers and toes (Khilal-e-Asabeh)
Washing each part three times (Taslees)
Wiping the entire head once (Masah-e-Kull)
Wiping both ears inside and outPerforming Wuzu in the prescribed order (Tarteeb)
Washing the body parts one after another without any long gap so they don't dry out (Muwalat)
Starting each step from the right side (Tayamun)
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In typical general knowledge and competitive exam text banks, she is listed simply as Hazrat Zainab (RA) to distinguish her from the other option, Hazrat Zainab bint-e-Jahsh. She earned this noble epithet even before the dawn of Islam due to her extreme kindness, open-handed generosity, and lifelong dedication to feeding, sheltering, and clothing the poorest members of society.
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