Q. 1
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Name the member of Ashaab-e-Sufah who had narrated maximum Ahadis?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) is universally recognized in Islamic history as the companion who narrated the highest number of Ahadith, totaling 5,374 narrations.
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.
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.
Q. 2
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The book of narration which Abdullah bin Umar wrote is named as:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This refers to the written collection of hadiths recorded by this companion.
Q. 3
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What is Sunnah?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Sunnah specifically refers to the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Q. 4
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which is the most famous compilation in Masnad?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This work is one of the most comprehensive collections of hadith categorized by narrator.
Q. 5
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many Ahadis does Masnad of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal contain?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In standard general knowledge manuals for Islamic Studies, the Musnad of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal is traditionally cited as containing approximately 40,000 Ahadith (inclusive of all sub-narrations, varying text chains, and repetitions).
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.
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.
Q. 6
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many Ahadis does Al-Mauta contain?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In competitive exams and standard general knowledge manuals for Islamic Studies, the official total number of traditions contained in Al-Muwatta (Al-Mauta) is recognized as 1,720.
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)
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)
Q. 7
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Who was the compiler of Al-Mauta?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The book Al-Muwatta (frequently spelled as Al-Mauta or Al-Muwatta) was compiled by Imam Malik bin Anas (93–179 AH).
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.
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.
Q. 8
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Name the first authority for the compilation of Ahadis?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Imam Malik's Muwatta is considered the first formal, systematic collection of hadith.
Q. 9
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What an authentic Hadis is called?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
"Sahih" is the technical term for a hadith with an unbroken chain of reliable narrators.
Q. 10
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What a lesser than authentic Hadis, although it is not false or a fabrication, is called?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In the science of Hadith terminology (Mustalah al-Hadith), a Za'eef Hadis (Weak Hadith) is a narration that falls short of the rigorous criteria required for a Hadith to be graded as Sahih (Sound) or Hasan (Good).
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'.
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'.
Q. 11
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many Ahadis does the Sahih Bukhari contain?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In Islamic Studies general knowledge manuals, 7,397 is the standard accepted number for the total Ahadith contained in Sahih Al-Bukhari (including all repetitions and sub-narrations).
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.
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.
Q. 12
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which was the most authentic book on Hadis literature?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Traditionally, Sahih al-Bukhari is considered the most authentic book after the Qur'an.
Q. 13
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Sulaiman bin Ashat is the name of Imam Abu Dawood. Who was Ahmad bin Shoaib?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Ahmad bin Shu'ayb bin Ali al-Nasa'i was the compiler of the Sunan al-Nasa'i.
Q. 14
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Hazrat Imam Tirmazy was a student of:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Imam Tirmidhi was a distinguished student of the master of Hadith, Imam Bukhari.
Q. 15
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which of the following two books are called "Sahihain"?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
"Sahihain" refers to the two most authentic collections of Hadith by Bukhari and Muslim.
Q. 16
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which of the following book is called as Umm-us-Saheehain?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This title highlights Sahih al-Bukhari's status as the leading (Mother) collection of authentic Hadith.
Q. 17
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Imam Bukhari was born in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Muhammad bin Ismail al-Bukhari was born in Bukhara in the year 194 AH.
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