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Q. 1 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Under whose guidance, the whole Qur'an was arranged by the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
A
The Angel Jibra'eel (AS)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
C
Hazrat Umar (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Archangel Gabriel provided divine guidance for the sequence of the verses.
Q. 2 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
At whose request, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) entrusted the task of compilation of the Holy Qur'an to Zaid bin Sabit (RA)?
A
Hazrat Ali (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
D
Hazrat Abbas (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Umar suggested the compilation after the loss of many Qur'an memorizers in battle.
Q. 3 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who firstly arranged and wrote the Qur'an on paper in book form?
A
Hazrat Usman (RA)
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D
Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He was the primary scribe commissioned for the initial collection into a single volume.
Q. 4 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who ordered for the preparation of a standard edition of the Holy Qur'an?
A
Hazrat Usman (RA)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
C
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Known as Jami-ul-Quran, he standardized the recitation and distributed copies.
Q. 5 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Name the scribe who is known as Sahabi bin Sahabiya?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud (RA)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
C
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA)
D
Hazrat Zubair bin Awam (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He is recognized by this specific title in Islamic tradition.
Q. 6 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was the principal scribe of the Holy Qur'an?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud (RA)
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D
Hazrat Umar (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He served as the primary scribe for the Prophet (SAW) and the caliphs.
Q. 7 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was appointed by the Holy Prophet (SAW) to write down the revelation?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud (RA)
B
Hazrat Ali bin Abu Talib (RA)
C
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
✓ Correct
D
Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He was specifically appointed for his proficiency in writing and memory.
Q. 8 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Sahabi's (RA) name is given in the Holy Qur'an?
A
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Haris (RA)
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C
Hazrat Abu bin Abu Talib (RA)
D
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Zaid bin Haris (RA) (Zayd ibn Harithah) holds the unique and highly prestigious distinction of being the only Companion (Sahabi) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned explicitly by name in the Holy Quran.
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.
Q. 9 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Ghazwat are mentioned in Holy Quran?
A
10
B
12
✓ Correct
C
15
D
16
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Out of the total 27 Ghazwat (battles led personally by the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH), exactly 12 Ghazwat are explicitly or implicitly described and referenced across various Surahs of the Holy Quran.

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.
Q. 10 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Ghazwa Abwa is also known as:
A
Ghazwa Widdan
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B
Ghazwa
C
Ghazwa Ohad
D
Ghazwa Badr
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Abwa was the first military expedition led by the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Q. 11 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What was the religion of the forefathers of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
A
Idolatry
B
Deen-e-Ibrahimi
✓ Correct
C
Hinduism
D
Buddhism
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
They followed the monotheistic tradition of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
Q. 12 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was the first one key holder of Bait-ul-Muqaddas among the righteous Caliphs?
A
Hazrat Usman (RA)
B
Hazrat Ali (RA)
C
Hazrat Abbass (RA)
D
Hazrat Umar (RA)
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The keys to Jerusalem were surrendered directly to him during his caliphate.
Q. 13 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was the first to conquer Persia?
A
Hazrat Abu Bakr bin Jarrah (RA)
B
Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA)
C
Hazrat Ali (RA)
D
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He led the initial decisive victories against the Sassanid Empire.
Q. 14 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
'Miraj Shareef' event occurred on:
A
18 Rajab
B
20 Ramadan
C
27 Rajab
✓ Correct
D
20 Shawaal
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This date is traditionally observed as the night of the Prophet's (SAW) Ascension.
Q. 15 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
When did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) perform "Hajjat-ul-Wada":
A
630 AD
B
632 AD
✓ Correct
C
633 AD
D
636 AD
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Farewell Pilgrimage took place in 10 AH (632 AD), shortly before the Prophet's death.
Q. 16 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Name the first Muslim personality who accepted the challenge to fight in the battle of Ohad?
A
Hazrat Abu Dajjana (RA)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
C
Hazrat Ali (RA)
D
Hazrat Hamza (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He famously wore a red band and fought with the Prophet's sword at Uhud.
Q. 17 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the significance of 27th Rajab?
A
Holy Prophet's visit to Taif
B
Meraj Shareef
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Hamza embraced Islam
D
Migration from Makkah to Median
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This night is commemorated as the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet (SAW).
Q. 18 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Identify the last Ghazwa in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) participated:
A
Mutah
B
Tabuk
✓ Correct
C
Hunain
D
Ahzab
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The expedition to Tabuk (9 AH) was the final military campaign led by the Prophet (SAW).
Q. 19 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The police force was set up during the Caliphate of:
A
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Umar organized the administration of the state, including the security force.
Q. 20 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who introduced the Jail system for detention of prisoners?
A
Hazrat Umar (RA)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
C
Hazrat Ali (RA)
D
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The formal penal system and prisons were established during the second caliphate.
Q. 21 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was the commander of the infidels in the battle of Badr?
A
Abu Sufyan (b) Abu Jahl
B
Abu Jahl
✓ Correct
C
Utbah
D
Abu Lahb
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Abu Jahl led the Meccan Quraysh army at Badr and was killed in the battle.
Q. 22 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What are the meanings of Sariyya?
A
A poetess
B
A famous Arabian saint
C
A battle not attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH)
✓ Correct
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A Sariyya is an expedition or military engagement where the Prophet (SAW) was not personally present.
Q. 23 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who added the words "Assalto-Kharum-Menun-Nom" in the Fajr Azan?
A
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
These words (meaning "Prayer is better than sleep") were added during Hazrat Umar's era.
Q. 24 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who added second Azan for Friday prayers?
A
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
✓ Correct
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Usman introduced the second Azan to alert people in the growing city of Medina.
Q. 25 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was the commander of the infidels in the Battle of Uhd?
A
Abu Lahb
B
Abu Sufyan
✓ Correct
C
Abu Jahl
D
Utba
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Abu Sufyan led the Meccan forces against the Muslims at Mount Uhud.
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