Purification and Salah Competitive Exams
60 questions · Islamiyat MCQs
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Question 1 of 60
What is the primary condition (Shart) for the validity of the Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer?
ExplanationThe Khutbah is an indispensable condition for Jumu'ah.
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Question 2 of 60
How do female congregants draw the Imam's attention to a mistake in prayer?
ExplanationAccording to Hadith, clapping/tapping is for women and Tasbih is for men.
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Question 3 of 60
What is a prayer performed on time within its prescribed window termed?
ExplanationAda signifies timely performance within the prescribed period.
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Question 4 of 60
What is the difference between a Shart (condition) and a Rukn (pillar) of Salah?
ExplanationConditions (Shurut) must exist prior to entry; pillars (Arkan) form the prayer itself.
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Question 5 of 60
What is 'Awrah' for a free adult man during Salah?
ExplanationThe standard Awrah for men is between the navel and knees.
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Question 6 of 60
Combining two prayers during travel without fear or rain is known as:
ExplanationJam' is the combining of Dhuhr with Asr, or Maghrib with Isha.
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Question 7 of 60
How many obligatory acts (Fara'id) of Wudu are explicitly mentioned in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:6)?
ExplanationThe 4 Fara'id are: washing the face, washing arms up to elbows, wiping the head, and washing feet up to ankles.
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Question 8 of 60
Which voluntary prayer is performed specifically to seek divine guidance when making a decision?
ExplanationIstikharah is prayed for seeking Allah's guidance in decisions.
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Question 9 of 60
Who served as the Mu'adhdhin in Makkah after its conquest?
ExplanationAbu Mahdhura was appointed Mu'adhdhin for Makkah.
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Question 10 of 60
What is the legal ruling (Hukm) of performing Salat al-Janazah for the Muslim community?
ExplanationIf some community members perform it, the obligation is lifted from the rest.
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Question 11 of 60
In congregational prayer, if the Imam makes a mistake, how should male followers draw attention to it?
ExplanationMen say 'Subhan Allah', while women clap/tap the hand.
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Question 12 of 60
What is the Takbir recited repeatedly during the days of Tashriq (9th to 13th Dhul-Hijjah)?
ExplanationTakbir al-Tashriq is recited after every Fard prayer during Tashriq.
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Question 13 of 60
The sitting posture after completing two Rak'ahs in a four-Rak'ah prayer is called:
ExplanationThe first sitting is Qa'dah Ula; the final sitting is Qa'dah Akhirah.
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Question 14 of 60
What is the shortening of a 4-Rak'ah prayer to 2 Rak'ahs during travel called?
ExplanationQasr means shortening the prayer during a journey.
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Question 15 of 60
What invalidates Salah immediately if committed deliberately?
ExplanationDeliberate speech completely invalidates the prayer.
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Question 16 of 60
Which voluntary prayer is offered when repenting from a sin?
ExplanationSalat al-Tawbah consists of two Rak'ahs followed by sincere Istighfar.
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Question 17 of 60
Which companion had the dream showing the exact words of the Adhan?
ExplanationAbdullah ibn Zayd saw the dream, which the Prophet confirmed and instructed Bilal to recite.
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Question 18 of 60
What minimum travel distance generally qualifies a person as a traveler (Musafir) in classical Hanafi jurisprudence?
ExplanationClassical Hanafi jurists define the threshold as 3 marhalas (~48 miles).
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Question 19 of 60
What are the three obligatory acts (Fara'id) of Ghusl (ritual bath)?
ExplanationGhusl requires thoroughly rinsing the mouth, clearing the nose, and washing the entire body.
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Question 20 of 60
Which of the following is an obligatory act (Fard) of Wudu rather than a Sunnah?
ExplanationWiping the head is explicitly commanded in the Quran (5:6).
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Question 21 of 60
Which of the following is considered an internal pillar (Rukn) of Salah?
ExplanationRuku is an internal pillar (Rukn), while facing Qiblah is an external condition (Shart).
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Question 22 of 60
What is the minimum number of people required to form a congregation (Jama'ah) for regular daily prayer?
ExplanationTwo people constitute a Jama'ah for regular daily Salah.
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Question 23 of 60
How many obligatory (Fard) Rak'ahs are there in the five daily prayers combined?
ExplanationFajr (2) + Dhuhr (4) + Asr (4) + Maghrib (3) + Isha (4) = 17 Fard rak'ahs.
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Question 24 of 60
How many prostrations of recitation (Sujood al-Tilawah) are found in the Holy Quran according to the Hanafi school?
ExplanationThe Hanafi school counts 14 Sajdah verses; the Shafi'i school counts 15.
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Question 25 of 60
What is 'Awrah' for a free woman during Salah in front of non-mahrams?
ExplanationFace, hands, and feet (in Hanafi fiqh) are excluded from mandatory covering in prayer.
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Question 26 of 60
What is the legal ruling for performing Sajdah al-Tilawah upon reciting or hearing a Sajdah verse?
ExplanationIt is Wajib in the Hanafi school and Sunnah in other schools.
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Question 27 of 60
How many extra Takbirs are pronounced in Eid prayer according to the Hanafi school?
ExplanationHanafi school prescribes 6 additional Takbirs (3 in 1st rak'ah, 3 in 2nd).
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Question 28 of 60
Salat al-Duha (forenoon prayer) is also commonly known in South Asia as:
ExplanationThe forenoon voluntary prayer is referred to as Chasht.
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Question 29 of 60
In which year of the Hijrah was the direction of Qiblah changed from Jerusalem to the Ka'bah?
ExplanationThe Qiblah changed in Rajab/Shaban of 2 AH at Masjid al-Qiblatayn.
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Question 30 of 60
What is the duration a traveler (Musafir) may wipe over leather socks (Khuffayn)?
ExplanationA traveler is granted a concession of 3 days and 3 nights.
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Question 31 of 60
What is the greeting prayer offered upon entering a mosque before sitting down?
ExplanationTahiyyat al-Masjid is a 2-rak'ah Sunnah upon entering the mosque.
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Question 32 of 60
What is the method of performing Tayammum?
ExplanationTayammum involves striking pure earth and wiping the face and hands/arms.
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Question 33 of 60
What prayer is performed by Muslims to supplicate for rain during drought?
ExplanationSalat al-Istisqa is the prayer for rain.
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Question 34 of 60
Which prayer is offered during a solar eclipse?
ExplanationSalat al-Kusuf is prayed during a solar eclipse (Khusuf is for lunar).
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Question 35 of 60
Which Surah and verse ordains the performance of Tayammum when water is unavailable?
ExplanationBoth 4:43 and 5:6 explicitly establish Tayammum using clean earth.
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Question 36 of 60
What is the reward of praying in congregation compared to praying alone according to Sahih Hadith?
ExplanationAuthentic hadiths cite 27 or 25 times greater reward.
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Question 37 of 60
Which prayer does NOT have a shortened (Qasr) form during travel?
ExplanationOnly 4-rak'ah prayers are shortened to 2; Maghrib remains 3, and Fajr remains 2.
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Question 38 of 60
Which of the following invalidates Wudu?
ExplanationEmissions from the natural passages invalidate Wudu.
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Question 39 of 60
Which prayer requires neither Adhan nor Iqamah?
ExplanationNeither Eid prayers nor Salat al-Janazah have an Adhan or Iqamah.
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Question 40 of 60
What is the pause/standing upright immediately after rising from Ruku called?
ExplanationQawmah is the standing posture between Ruku and Sujud.
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Question 41 of 60
When is the sermon (Khutbah) delivered for Eid prayers?
ExplanationUnlike Jumu'ah, the Eid Khutbah is delivered after the 2 Rak'ahs.
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Question 42 of 60
What is the posture of sitting with the left foot laid flat and right foot upright called?
ExplanationIftirash is the standard sitting posture in prayer.
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Question 43 of 60
What is the legal term for a prayer performed after its designated time has expired?
ExplanationQada is making up a missed prayer after its time has passed.
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Question 44 of 60
Who was appointed as the first Mu'adhdhin of Islam in Madinah?
ExplanationBilal was the primary and first official caller to prayer.
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Question 45 of 60
How many Takbirs are pronounced in the Funeral Prayer (Salat al-Janazah)?
ExplanationJanazah prayer consists of 4 Takbirs with no Ruku or Sujud.
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Question 46 of 60
What does 'Najasah Hukmiyyah' refer to in Islamic jurisprudence?
ExplanationNajasah Hukmiyyah is abstract/ritual impurity (minor or major), not physical dirt.
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Question 47 of 60
What is repeated performance of a prayer due to some defect called?
ExplanationI'adah means repeating a deficient prayer within or outside its time.
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Question 48 of 60
What is the maximum duration a resident (Muqim) can wipe over leather socks (Khuffayn)?
ExplanationA resident may wipe for 24 hours, while a traveler may wipe for 72 hours.
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Question 49 of 60
Which prayer is known as 'Salat al-Wusta' (the Middle Prayer) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:238)?
ExplanationThe majority scholarly consensus confirms Salat al-Wusta is Asr.
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Question 50 of 60
At which two sacred sites during Hajj is combining prayers obligatory by prophetic practice?
ExplanationProphet combined Dhuhr-Asr at Arafat and Maghrib-Isha at Muzdalifah.
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Question 51 of 60
At which three specific times is the performance of voluntary Salah strictly prohibited?
ExplanationPrayers are prohibited as the sun rises, at its highest zenith, and as it sets.
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Question 52 of 60
What is the posture where the buttocks rest on the ground and both feet emerge to the right side called?
ExplanationTawarruk is practiced notably in the final sitting in Shafi'i and Hanbali fiqh.
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Question 53 of 60
What does 'Sajdah al-Sahw' rectify?
ExplanationSajdah al-Sahw compensates for forgetfulness regarding Wajib elements.
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Question 54 of 60
What is the initial Takbir that marks the commencement of Salah called?
ExplanationTakbir Tahrimah enters one into the sacred state of prayer.
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Question 55 of 60
How many prostrations of forgetfulness (Sajdah al-Sahw) are performed?
ExplanationSajdah al-Sahw consists of two prostrations followed by Salam.
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Question 56 of 60
Which prayer is offered late at night after waking up from sleep?
ExplanationTahajjud specifically requires waking from sleep during the night.
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Question 57 of 60
What is the legal status of the Witr prayer according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence?
ExplanationThe Hanafi school categorizes Witr as Wajib, whereas other schools view it as Sunnah Mu'akkadah.
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Question 58 of 60
Who is exempt from the obligation of attending Friday congregational prayer (Jumu'ah)?
ExplanationHadith exempts women, travelers, sick individuals, and slaves/children.
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Question 59 of 60
How many Rak'ahs of Tarawih prayer were established in congregation during the caliphate of Umar (RA)?
ExplanationUmar organized the congregation behind Ubayy ibn Ka'b for 20 Rak'ahs.
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Question 60 of 60
What is the sitting posture between the two prostrations called?
ExplanationJalsah is the brief sitting between the two Sujuds.
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