Intro to Islam Competitive Exams
40 questions · Islamiyat MCQs
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Question 1 of 40
Which term best describes 'A true believer'?
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Question 2 of 40
The Arabic word 'Islam' is derived from the root letters S-L-M, which convey the idea of:
ExplanationThe root S-L-M carries the meanings of peace (Salam) and submission to Allah.
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Question 3 of 40
Which term best describes 'Faith and conviction'?
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Question 4 of 40
What is the core theme of the Fifth (Astaghfar) Kalima?
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Question 5 of 40
According to the famous hadith narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar, on how many pillars is Islam built?
ExplanationIslam is built on five pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Hajj and fasting in Ramadan (Bukhari, Muslim).
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Question 6 of 40
Which term best describes 'A comprehensive way of life'?
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Question 7 of 40
Which title of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) signifies that he is the last of the prophets?
ExplanationSurah Al-Ahzab 33:40 calls him Khatam an-Nabiyyin, the Seal of the Prophets.
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Question 8 of 40
In which month of the Islamic calendar is fasting obligatory for Muslims?
ExplanationFasting during the month of Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185).
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Question 9 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Aqeedah'?
ExplanationAqeedah means Core creed and belief system.
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Question 10 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Mu'min'?
ExplanationMu'min means A true believer.
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Question 11 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Islam'?
ExplanationIslam means Submission and peace.
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Question 12 of 40
Which term best describes 'Islamic canonical law'?
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Question 13 of 40
Which term best describes 'Core creed and belief system'?
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Question 14 of 40
Which term best describes 'The religious community or tradition'?
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Question 15 of 40
Which term best describes 'Submission and peace'?
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Question 16 of 40
Which is the first pillar of Islam?
ExplanationBearing witness that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad (PBUH) is His Messenger is the first pillar.
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Question 17 of 40
Which term best describes 'Rights of fellow human beings'?
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Question 18 of 40
In which Surah and verse is the statement 'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' found?
ExplanationSurah Aal-e-Imran, verse 19 states that the religion with Allah is Islam.
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Question 19 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Ihsan'?
ExplanationIhsan means Perfection of worship as if seeing Allah.
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Question 20 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Religion'?
ExplanationReligion means A system primarily of private rituals.
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Question 21 of 40
What is the core theme of the Sixth (Radde Kufr) Kalima?
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Question 22 of 40
Which term best describes 'Perfection of worship as if seeing Allah'?
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Question 23 of 40
What is the core theme of the Second (Shahadat) Kalima?
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Question 24 of 40
Which term best describes 'A system primarily of private rituals'?
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Question 25 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Fiqh'?
ExplanationFiqh means Islamic jurisprudence and understanding.
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Question 26 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Shariah'?
ExplanationShariah means Islamic canonical law.
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Question 27 of 40
Which term best describes 'The global community of Muslims'?
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Question 28 of 40
Which pillar of Islam is obligatory only once in a lifetime for a person who is able to perform it?
ExplanationHajj is compulsory once in a lifetime for those with the physical and financial means.
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Question 29 of 40
Which term best describes 'Rights of Allah (e.g., prayer)'?
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Question 30 of 40
What is the core theme of the Third (Tamjeed) Kalima?
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Question 31 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Ummah'?
ExplanationUmmah means The global community of Muslims.
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Question 32 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Huquq al-Ibad'?
ExplanationHuquq al-Ibad means Rights of fellow human beings.
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Question 33 of 40
What is the core theme of the Fourth (Tawheed) Kalima?
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Question 34 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Huquq Allah'?
ExplanationHuquq Allah means Rights of Allah (e.g., prayer).
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Question 35 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Iman'?
ExplanationIman means Faith and conviction.
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Question 36 of 40
What is the core theme of the First (Tayyibah) Kalima?
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Question 37 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Millah'?
ExplanationMillah means The religious community or tradition.
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Question 38 of 40
Which term best describes 'Islamic jurisprudence and understanding'?
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Question 39 of 40
Which Companion narrated the Hadith of Jibril that defines Islam, Iman and Ihsan?
ExplanationThe Hadith of Jibril is reported in Sahih Muslim on the authority of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).
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Question 40 of 40
What is the primary meaning of the Islamic term 'Deen'?
ExplanationDeen means A comprehensive way of life.
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