[ { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the literal meaning of the word 'Qur'an'?", "a": "The Book", "b": "The Recitation", "c": "The Guidance", "d": "The Light", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which angel was responsible for bringing revelations from Allah to the Prophet?", "a": "Mikail", "b": "Israfil", "c": "Jibril", "d": "Malik", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Where was the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?", "a": "Cave Thawr", "b": "Cave Hira", "c": "The Ka'bah", "d": "Mount Arafat", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah is known as the 'Mother of the Qur'an' (Umm al-Qur'an)?", "a": "Al-Baqarah", "b": "Al-Fatihah", "c": "An-Nisa", "d": "Al-Ikhlas", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What does the term 'Tajwid' refer to?", "a": "Translation of the Qur'an", "b": "Interpretation of verses", "c": "Correct pronunciation and recitation", "d": "Memorization of the text", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Caliph ordered the first official compilation of the Qur'an into a single volume?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Umar", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is 'Tafsir' in Islamic studies?", "a": "The recitation of the Qur'an", "b": "The exegesis or interpretation of the Qur'an", "c": "The call to prayer", "d": "The collection of Hadith", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Surah Al-Ikhlas is regarded as the purest statement of:", "a": "Tawhid", "b": "Ibadah", "c": "Shari'ah", "d": "Akhlaq", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What does 'Hadith' literally mean?", "a": "Commandment", "b": "Prohibition", "c": "Report or statement", "d": "Law", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which of these is widely considered the most authentic collection of Hadith?", "a": "Sunan Abu Dawud", "b": "Sahih al-Bukhari", "c": "Sunan at-Tirmidhi", "d": "Muwatta Malik", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the 'Isnad' of a Hadith?", "a": "The main content of the Hadith", "b": "The chain of narrators", "c": "The biographical note of the author", "d": "The classification of the Hadith", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is a 'Hadith Qudsi'?", "a": "A saying of a companion", "b": "A message from Allah narrated by the Prophet", "c": "A fabricated report", "d": "A verse from the Qur'an", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah mentions the 'Night of Decree' (Laylatul-Qadr)?", "a": "Al-Qadr", "b": "Al-Alaq", "c": "Al-Bayyinah", "d": "Al-Zilzal", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Makkan' Surahs?", "a": "Revealed after the Hijrah", "b": "Revealed before the Hijrah", "c": "Revealed in Madinah", "d": "Revealed during a journey", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatihah?", "a": "5", "b": "6", "c": "7", "d": "8", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the primary function of the Sunnah?", "a": "To replace the Qur'an", "b": "To explain and exemplify the Qur'an", "c": "To be a historical record only", "d": "To contradict the Qur'an", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which angel is tasked with blowing the trumpet on the Last Day?", "a": "Jibril", "b": "Mikail", "c": "Israfil", "d": "Azrail", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Who was the first person to accept the message of Islam?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Ali", "c": "Khadijah", "d": "Zayd", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is a 'Mutawatir' Hadith?", "a": "A Hadith narrated by many people in every generation", "b": "A weak Hadith", "c": "A fabricated Hadith", "d": "A Hadith told by only one person", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah describes man's creation from a clinging substance?", "a": "Al-Alaq", "b": "Al-Qadr", "c": "Al-Fatihah", "d": "An-Nas", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is 'Da'if' in Hadith classification?", "a": "Authentic", "b": "Weak", "c": "Good", "d": "Sound", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which companion is famous for being a prolific narrator of Hadith?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Abu Hurairah", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the 'Matn' of a Hadith?", "a": "The chain of narrators", "b": "The content/text of the Hadith", "c": "The date of recording", "d": "The name of the author", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Surah Al-Asr emphasizes the importance of:", "a": "Wealth", "b": "Time and righteousness", "c": "Strength", "d": "Fasting", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Caliph standardized the Qur'anic script to prevent recitation errors?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Uthman", "c": "Umar", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Al-Kutub as-Sittah'?", "a": "The six authentic books of Hadith", "b": "The five pillars of Islam", "c": "The four sources of law", "d": "The names of Allah", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah mentions Ayatul-Kursi (Verse of the Throne)?", "a": "Al-Imran", "b": "Al-Baqarah", "c": "An-Nisa", "d": "Al-Ma'idah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Surah An-Nas is used for:", "a": "Business deals", "b": "Seeking protection from whispers", "c": "Wedding ceremonies", "d": "Fasting rules", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Who was the main scribe for the Prophet (SAW) regarding revelation?", "a": "Zayd ibn Thabit", "b": "Abu Bakr", "c": "Umar", "d": "Ali", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What does a 'Mursal' Hadith indicate?", "a": "A perfect chain", "b": "A missing narrator in the chain (usually a companion)", "c": "A Hadith accepted by all", "d": "A Hadith about trade", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Surah Al-Adiyat describes:", "a": "The day of judgment", "b": "The horses of war", "c": "Inheritance laws", "d": "The story of Moses", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "How many Surahs are there in the Qur'an?", "a": "110", "b": "112", "c": "114", "d": "120", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Hasan' in Hadith classification?", "a": "Fabricated", "b": "Good/Sound", "c": "Very weak", "d": "Authentic", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Surah Yasin is often called the:", "a": "Heart of the Qur'an", "b": "Book of Law", "c": "Verse of the Throne", "d": "Guide for prayer", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah deals with the backbiter?", "a": "Al-Humazah", "b": "Al-Falaq", "c": "An-Nas", "d": "Al-Ikhlas", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What does the word 'Sunnah' generally refer to?", "a": "The words of the companions", "b": "The practice and example of the Prophet (SAW)", "c": "A tribal custom", "d": "A legal ruling", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah mentions the story of the Companions of the Elephant?", "a": "Al-Fil", "b": "Quraish", "c": "Al-Ma'un", "d": "Al-Kawthar", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "What is the status of a Hadith that is 'Sahih'?", "a": "Authentic and sound", "b": "Weak", "c": "Fabricated", "d": "Unverifiable", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "How long did it take for the Qur'an to be fully revealed?", "a": "10 years", "b": "23 years", "c": "40 years", "d": "25 years", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "The Qur'an and Hadith", "question": "Which Surah begins with 'In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful'?", "a": "All except Al-Tawbah", "b": "All without exception", "c": "Only the first five", "d": "None of them", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Tawhid al-Rububiyyah'?", "a": "Oneness of Allah in His names", "b": "Oneness of Allah in His Lordship", "c": "Oneness of Allah in worship", "d": "Oneness of Allah in creation", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of these is the greatest sin in Islam (the opposite of Tawhid)?", "a": "Zina", "b": "Shirk", "c": "Riba", "d": "Ghibah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of the following is an Article of Faith?", "a": "Zakat", "b": "Belief in Prophets", "c": "Hajj", "d": "Salat", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the first pillar of Islam?", "a": "Salat", "b": "Shahadah", "c": "Zakat", "d": "Sawm", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the technical term for the purification required before Salah?", "a": "Ghusl", "b": "Wudu", "c": "Tayammum", "d": "Niyyah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of these nullifies Wudu?", "a": "Eating meat", "b": "Passing wind", "c": "Reading the Qur'an", "d": "Shedding tears", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the literal meaning of 'Zakat'?", "a": "Growth and purification", "b": "Prayer", "c": "Charity", "d": "Fasting", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which prayer is performed in congregation on Friday?", "a": "Salat al-Eid", "b": "Salat al-Jumu'ah", "c": "Salat al-Janazah", "d": "Salat al-Isha", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the Nisab of Zakat?", "a": "The maximum wealth one can have", "b": "The minimum amount of wealth liable for Zakat", "c": "The amount given to the poor", "d": "The total debt of an individual", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Ibadah'?", "a": "Learning", "b": "Worship", "c": "History", "d": "Trade", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of the following is NOT one of the primary sources of Islamic Law?", "a": "Qur'an", "b": "Sunnah", "c": "Opinions of common people", "d": "Ijma", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Qiyas' in Islamic jurisprudence?", "a": "Consensus", "b": "Analogy", "c": "Revelation", "d": "Tradition", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Hajj al-Tamattu'?", "a": "Performing Umrah then Hajj in the same season", "b": "Performing Hajj only", "c": "Performing Hajj on behalf of another", "d": "Performing Umrah only", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "At what age is a child expected to begin performing Salah regularly?", "a": "5 years", "b": "7 years", "c": "10 years", "d": "12 years", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which month is the month of fasting (Sawm)?", "a": "Rajab", "b": "Ramadan", "c": "Sha'ban", "d": "Muharram", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the 'Qiblah' in Islamic prayer?", "a": "The direction towards the Ka'bah", "b": "The direction of the sun", "c": "The direction of Jerusalem", "d": "The direction of the rising sun", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of these is a prohibited act during Hajj (Ihram)?", "a": "Reciting Talbiyah", "b": "Cutting nails or hair", "c": "Praying", "d": "Drinking water", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Talaq' in Islamic family law?", "a": "Marriage", "b": "Divorce", "c": "Inheritance", "d": "Witnessing", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the 'Mahr' in an Islamic marriage?", "a": "The wedding feast", "b": "The dowry given by the groom to the bride", "c": "The witness fee", "d": "The cost of the venue", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of the following is an obligatory (Fard) prayer?", "a": "Salat al-Dhuha", "b": "Maghrib", "c": "Salat al-Tasbih", "d": "Tahajjud", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Shirk al-Asghar'?", "a": "Major polytheism", "b": "Minor polytheism (showing off)", "c": "Hidden disbelief", "d": "Renouncing Islam", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of these is a condition for the validity of Zakat?", "a": "It must be given in Ramadan", "b": "One year must have passed (Hawl)", "c": "One must be a scholar", "d": "It must be paid in gold", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Tayammum'?", "a": "Purification with water", "b": "Purification with clean earth/dust", "c": "Purification with flowers", "d": "Purification with perfume", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Uluhiyyah' in Tawhid?", "a": "Oneness of Allah in His creation", "b": "Oneness of Allah in worship", "c": "Oneness of Allah in His names", "d": "Oneness of Allah in His power", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which school of thought is predominant in Northern Nigeria?", "a": "Maliki", "b": "Hanafi", "c": "Shafi'i", "d": "Hanbali", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Who are the 'Muallafatu-qulubuhum' in Zakat distribution?", "a": "The needy", "b": "Those whose hearts are to be inclined to Islam", "c": "The debt-ridden", "d": "The travelers", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the 'Sunnah' prayer performed before the Subh prayer?", "a": "Fajr Sunnah", "b": "Witr", "c": "Tarawih", "d": "Dhuhr", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Haram'?", "a": "Forbidden", "b": "Recommended", "c": "Permissible", "d": "Disliked", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of these is a pillar of Hajj?", "a": "Staying at Arafat", "b": "Visiting the Prophet's mosque", "c": "Eating in Makkah", "d": "Buying souvenirs", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the 'Iddah' period?", "a": "The waiting period after divorce or death of a husband", "b": "The period of pilgrimage", "c": "The period of fasting", "d": "The period of childbearing", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which prayer consists of two units (rak'ahs) on the two Eids?", "a": "Salat al-Eid", "b": "Salat al-Jumu'ah", "c": "Salat al-Janazah", "d": "Salat al-Asr", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Witr' prayer?", "a": "The mandatory afternoon prayer", "b": "An odd-numbered prayer performed after Isha", "c": "A morning prayer", "d": "A wedding prayer", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Sadaqah'?", "a": "Mandatory tax", "b": "Voluntary charity", "c": "A fine for sin", "d": "Inheritance", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the age of puberty (Bulugh) roughly?", "a": "18 years", "b": "From the onset of biological maturity", "c": "25 years", "d": "5 years", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What does 'Ijma' mean as a source of law?", "a": "Individual opinion", "b": "Consensus of scholars", "c": "Personal interpretation", "d": "Ancient tradition", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of the following is a condition for marriage in Islam?", "a": "Presence of witnesses", "b": "Expensive jewelry", "c": "Large venue", "d": "Music and dancing", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Asma wa-s-Sifat' in Tawhid?", "a": "Oneness of Allah's creation", "b": "Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes", "c": "Oneness of Allah's power", "d": "Oneness of Allah's messengers", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "How many units (rak'ahs) is the Maghrib prayer?", "a": "2", "b": "3", "c": "4", "d": "5", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "Which of these invalidates fasting?", "a": "Taking a shower", "b": "Intentionally eating or drinking", "c": "Sleeping", "d": "Brushing teeth", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Tawhid and Fiqh", "question": "What is 'Ghusl'?", "a": "Partial ablution", "b": "Full ritual bath", "c": "Prayer", "d": "Charity", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "What was the pre-Islamic period of ignorance in Arabia called?", "a": "Jahiliyyah", "b": "Golden Age", "c": "The Renaissance", "d": "The Enlightenment", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "In what year did the Hijrah (migration) to Madinah take place?", "a": "610 AD", "b": "622 AD", "c": "630 AD", "d": "632 AD", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the first Rightly Guided Caliph?", "a": "Umar", "b": "Abu Bakr", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which major battle did the Muslims fight against the Quraysh in 624 AD?", "a": "Battle of Uhud", "b": "Battle of Badr", "c": "Battle of Khandaq", "d": "Battle of Khaybar", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which companion of the Prophet was known as the 'Truthful' (As-Siddiq)?", "a": "Umar", "b": "Abu Bakr", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the ruler of Abyssinia that gave asylum to the early Muslims?", "a": "Negus (Najashi)", "b": "Heraclius", "c": "Chosroes", "d": "Muqawqis", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "What was the significance of the Constitution of Madinah?", "a": "It declared war on Makkah", "b": "It established a peaceful coexistence between Muslims and other groups", "c": "It was a trade agreement with the Romans", "d": "It was a military code of conduct", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which Caliph is known for the expansion of the Islamic empire to Persia and Syria?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Umar ibn al-Khattab", "c": "Uthman ibn Affan", "d": "Ali ibn Abi Talib", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born in which city?", "a": "Madinah", "b": "Ta'if", "c": "Makkah", "d": "Jeddah", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the last of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Umar", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "D" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which battle involved the digging of a trench to defend Madinah?", "a": "Badr", "b": "Uhud", "c": "Khandaq (The Trench)", "d": "Hunayn", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who founded the Sokoto Caliphate in Nigeria?", "a": "Sheikh Abdullahi Fodio", "b": "Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio", "c": "Muhammad Bello", "d": "Abdullah ibn Yasin", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "What title was given to the leader of the Muslims after the Prophet?", "a": "King", "b": "Caliph", "c": "Emperor", "d": "President", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which Caliph commissioned the standard compilation of the Qur'an?", "a": "Uthman ibn Affan", "b": "Abu Bakr", "c": "Umar", "d": "Ali", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The migration from Makkah to Madinah is known as:", "a": "Fath", "b": "Hijrah", "c": "Hajj", "d": "Da'wah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the Prophet's cousin and the fourth Caliph?", "a": "Uthman", "b": "Ali ibn Abi Talib", "c": "Zayd", "d": "Talhah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "In which city did Islam first spread in Nigeria?", "a": "Kano", "b": "Kanem-Borno", "c": "Sokoto", "d": "Ilorin", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which battle resulted in the fall of Makkah to the Muslims?", "a": "Badr", "b": "Uhud", "c": "Fath Makkah", "d": "Tabuk", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which companion was a famous merchant and philanthropist before becoming Caliph?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Uthman ibn Affan", "c": "Umar", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the Prophet's foster mother?", "a": "Halimah As-Sa'diyah", "b": "Aminah", "c": "Khadijah", "d": "Safiyyah", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The 'Year of Sorrow' was the year the Prophet lost:", "a": "His father and mother", "b": "His wife Khadijah and uncle Abu Talib", "c": "His children", "d": "His wealth", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which city became the capital of the Islamic state after the Prophet's migration?", "a": "Makkah", "b": "Madinah", "c": "Ta'if", "d": "Jerusalem", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the first martyr in Islam?", "a": "Sumayyah bint Khayyat", "b": "Bilal", "c": "Hamzah", "d": "Zayd", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The Islamic calendar begins with:", "a": "The Prophet's birth", "b": "The first revelation", "c": "The Hijrah", "d": "The conquest of Makkah", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which companion is famous for his conversion after intending to harm the Prophet?", "a": "Umar ibn al-Khattab", "b": "Abu Bakr", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who led the Muslims during the Farewell Pilgrimage?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Umar", "c": "Prophet Muhammad (SAW)", "d": "Ali", "correct": "C" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The 'Mu'tazila' sect emerged during the rule of which dynasty?", "a": "Umayyad", "b": "Abbasid", "c": "Ottoman", "d": "Fatimid", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the father of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?", "a": "Abu Talib", "b": "Abdullah", "c": "Abdul-Muttalib", "d": "Hamzah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which of these was a major cause of the spread of Islam in West Africa?", "a": "Conquest by swords", "b": "Trans-Saharan trade and scholars", "c": "Forced conversion", "d": "Political alliances only", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?", "a": "Khadijah", "b": "Aminah", "c": "Safiyyah", "d": "Aisha", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "What is the name of the place where the Prophet delivered his final sermon?", "a": "Mount Arafat", "b": "The Ka'bah", "c": "Madinah", "d": "Ta'if", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which Caliph established the Hijri calendar?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Umar", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The battle where the Muslims were defeated due to disobedience was:", "a": "Badr", "b": "Uhud", "c": "Khandaq", "d": "Tabuk", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which of these was a famous scholar of the Sokoto Caliphate?", "a": "Nana Asma'u", "b": "Ibn Taymiyyah", "c": "Al-Ghazali", "d": "Ibn Kathir", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Who built the first mosque in Madinah?", "a": "Prophet Muhammad (SAW)", "b": "Abu Bakr", "c": "Umar", "d": "Ali", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which Caliph was known as the 'Farooq' (Distinguisher of Truth)?", "a": "Abu Bakr", "b": "Umar", "c": "Uthman", "d": "Ali", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) spent how many years in Makkah as a Prophet?", "a": "10 years", "b": "13 years", "c": "23 years", "d": "15 years", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which companion was known as the 'Sword of Allah'?", "a": "Khalid ibn al-Walid", "b": "Ali", "c": "Hamzah", "d": "Zubayr", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "What is the historical significance of the 'Year of the Elephant'?", "a": "The year the Prophet was born", "b": "The year of the migration", "c": "The year of the conquest of Makkah", "d": "The year the Caliphate ended", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic History", "question": "Which of these empires ruled most of the Muslim world after the fall of the Abbasids?", "a": "Ottoman Empire", "b": "Mughal Empire", "c": "Safavid Empire", "d": "Mali Empire", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic term for the wedding feast/celebration?", "a": "Aqiqah", "b": "Walimah", "c": "Sadaqah", "d": "Nikkah", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a social vice strongly prohibited in Islam?", "a": "Honesty", "b": "Gambling", "c": "Kindness to neighbors", "d": "Fasting", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "How does Islam define the status of parents in a family?", "a": "Equal to friends", "b": "Entitled to respect and kindness", "c": "Subordinate to the children", "d": "Having no authority", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic ruling on the consumption of alcohol?", "a": "Permissible in moderation", "b": "Haram (forbidden)", "c": "Recommended for health", "d": "Neutral", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Khulu' in Islamic family law?", "a": "Inheritance", "b": "Divorce initiated by the wife", "c": "Marriage contract", "d": "Breastfeeding", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of the following is considered an act of charity in Islam?", "a": "Smiling at one's brother", "b": "Backbiting", "c": "Lying", "d": "Arrogance", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Sidq' in Islamic morals?", "a": "Lying", "b": "Truthfulness", "c": "Patience", "d": "Anger", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "In Islam, how should an orphan be treated?", "a": "With indifference", "b": "With kindness and protection of their rights", "c": "By taking their inheritance", "d": "By ignoring them", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic perspective on environmental protection?", "a": "Man can destroy nature", "b": "Man is a steward and must protect the earth", "c": "Nature is unimportant", "d": "Trees should be cut down for profit", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a prohibited act in business dealings?", "a": "Profit sharing", "b": "Riba (Usury/Interest)", "c": "Honesty in weighing", "d": "Trading in food", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the importance of 'Shura' (consultation) in Islamic leadership?", "a": "It is optional", "b": "It is a fundamental principle of governance", "c": "It is for businesses only", "d": "It is discouraged", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a virtue related to speech in Islam?", "a": "Ghibah (Backbiting)", "b": "Speaking the truth", "c": "Slander", "d": "Insulting others", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "How does Islam view the acquisition of knowledge?", "a": "It is only for men", "b": "It is mandatory for all Muslims", "c": "It is only for religious scholars", "d": "It is discouraged", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Ihsan'?", "a": "Worshipping Allah as if you see Him", "b": "Giving money to the poor", "c": "Performing Hajj", "d": "Fasting", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the reward for controlling one's anger in Islam?", "a": "Wealth", "b": "Great virtue and reward from Allah", "c": "Increased strength", "d": "Public praise", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic view on visiting the sick?", "a": "It is a waste of time", "b": "It is an encouraged moral duty", "c": "It is only for family", "d": "It is forbidden", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a responsibility of a neighbor in Islam?", "a": "Spying on them", "b": "Protecting their honor and peace", "c": "Avoiding them", "d": "Being noisy", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Tawadu' (Humility)?", "a": "A sign of weakness", "b": "A high moral virtue", "c": "A form of poverty", "d": "A waste of time", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the status of 'Zina' (adultery/fornication) in Islam?", "a": "Permissible", "b": "A major sin", "c": "A minor mistake", "d": "A cultural choice", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these reflects Islamic modesty (Haya)?", "a": "Immodest dressing", "b": "Decent and modest attire and behavior", "c": "Arrogance", "d": "Showing off wealth", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic view on suicide?", "a": "It is a personal right", "b": "It is strictly forbidden (Haram)", "c": "It is allowed in pain", "d": "It is neutral", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Aqiqah'?", "a": "A wedding celebration", "b": "The sacrifice for a newborn child", "c": "A funeral prayer", "d": "A business tax", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Birr' regarding parents?", "a": "Obedience and kindness", "b": "Rebellion", "c": "Ignoring them", "d": "Seeking inheritance", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a way to handle conflict in Islam?", "a": "Fighting", "b": "Reconciliation (Sulh)", "c": "Holding a grudge", "d": "Spreading rumors", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic perspective on hygiene (Taharah)?", "a": "It is unimportant", "b": "It is half of faith", "c": "It is only for prayer", "d": "It is a cultural habit", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Riba' in financial transactions?", "a": "Profit", "b": "Interest/Usury", "c": "Discount", "d": "Tax", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a virtue in social relations?", "a": "Envy", "b": "Forgiveness", "c": "Hatred", "d": "Pride", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the significance of the mosque in Islamic culture?", "a": "Only for sleeping", "b": "Community, prayer, and education center", "c": "Only for business", "d": "Only for children", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the attitude of a Muslim toward non-Muslims in a peaceful society?", "a": "Hostility", "b": "Justice, fairness, and peaceful co-existence", "c": "Avoidance", "d": "Forced conversion", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Sabr'?", "a": "Patience and perseverance", "b": "Speed", "c": "Revenge", "d": "Laziness", "correct": "A" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a characteristic of a believer (Mu'min)?", "a": "Lying", "b": "Fulfilling promises", "c": "Breaking trusts", "d": "Being unjust", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic view on professional integrity?", "a": "It is optional", "b": "It is mandatory and required", "c": "It is only for rulers", "d": "It is not relevant to Islam", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Musafahah'?", "a": "Hugging", "b": "Shaking hands", "c": "Bowing", "d": "Waving", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is a noble trait regarding speech?", "a": "Backbiting", "b": "Speaking only what is good or remaining silent", "c": "Shouting", "d": "Swearing", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic view on leadership?", "a": "It is an opportunity for wealth", "b": "It is a trust (Amanah)", "c": "It is a right by birth", "d": "It is unimportant", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the meaning of 'Salam'?", "a": "War", "b": "Peace", "c": "Power", "d": "Money", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "Which of these is encouraged in the treatment of animals?", "a": "Cruelty", "b": "Kindness and mercy", "c": "Neglect", "d": "Overworking them", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Waqf'?", "a": "A tax", "b": "A charitable endowment", "c": "A form of prayer", "d": "A wedding gift", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is the Islamic view on family planning?", "a": "Strictly forbidden", "b": "Permissible under certain conditions for health and welfare", "c": "Mandatory for everyone", "d": "Discouraged without exception", "correct": "B" }, { "topic": "Islamic Culture and General Essentials", "question": "What is 'Adab'?", "a": "Prayer", "b": "Good manners and etiquette", "c": "History", "d": "Business", "correct": "B" } ]