PPSC One-Paper MCQ Test Islamic Studies Syllabus

In which battle was Islam victorious over the Jews of Khaybar, and in which year?

The Battle of Khaybar, in 7 AH (628 CE).

What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and in which year was it signed?

A 10-year peace truce signed in 6 AH (628 CE) between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah, considered a great diplomatic victory for Islam.

What was the Charter (Constitution) of Madinah?

The Mithaq-e-Madina, the first written constitution drawn up by the Prophet (PBUH) after Hijrah, establishing rights and duties among Muslims, Jews, and other tribes of Madinah.

What event was the Conquest of Makkah (Fath Makkah) and when did it occur?

The peaceful conquest of Makkah by the Muslims in 8 AH (630 CE), after which the Kaaba was cleansed of idols and a general amnesty was granted.

What is Hajjat-ul-Wida and when did it take place?

The Farewell Pilgrimage, the only Hajj performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in 10 AH (632 CE).

Where did the Prophet (PBUH) deliver his Farewell Sermon (Khutbah Hajjat-ul-Wida)?

At the plain of Arafat (Mount Arafat) during the Farewell Pilgrimage.

Name the Five Pillars of Islam in order.

Shahadah (faith/declaration), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

Name the six Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam.

Belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Judgment, and Divine Decree (Qadr/Taqdeer, good and bad).

How many obligatory (Fardh) daily prayers are there and what is the total number of Fardh rak'ahs in a day?

Five daily prayers (Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha); 17 Fardh rak'ahs in total.

What is the Nisab for Zakat and the standard rate of Zakat on wealth?

Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth (about 7.5 tola/87.48 g of gold or 52.5 tola/612.36 g of silver); the rate is 2.5% (one-fortieth) of qualifying wealth held for one lunar year.

What are the eight categories of recipients (Masarif) eligible to receive Zakat?

The poor (fuqara), the needy (masakin), Zakat collectors, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, for freeing slaves, those in debt, in the cause of Allah (fi sabilillah), and the stranded traveller (ibn al-sabil).

What is the rate of Zakat on agricultural produce for rain-fed (Ushr) versus artificially irrigated land?

10% (Ushr) on rain/naturally irrigated crops and 5% (nisf-ul-ushr) on artificially/irrigation-watered crops.

On which day of Dhul-Hijjah is the standing (Wuquf) at Arafat performed, and what is its significance in Hajj?

On the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah; Wuquf at Arafat is the essential pillar (Rukn) without which Hajj is invalid.

What are the three obligatory pillars (Arkan) of Hajj?

Ihram (with intention), Wuquf at Arafat, and Tawaf al-Ziyarah (Tawaf-e-Ifadah); some add Sa'i.

What is the difference between Hadith Qudsi and the Quran?

A Hadith Qudsi conveys meaning revealed by Allah but worded by the Prophet (PBUH); the Quran is the literal, miraculous word of Allah recited in worship, whereas Hadith Qudsi is not recited in Salah and is not a literary miracle.

Define the three primary classifications of Hadith by reliability of the chain (Sanad).

Sahih (sound/authentic), Hasan (good/acceptable), and Da'if (weak).

What is the difference between Matn and Sanad (Isnad) in a Hadith?

Matn is the actual text/content of the Hadith; Sanad (Isnad) is the chain of narrators through whom it was transmitted.

What is a Mutawatir Hadith?

A Hadith narrated by such a large number of narrators at every level of the chain that their collusion on a lie is impossible, giving it certain authenticity.

List the six canonical books of Hadith known as the Sihah Sittah.

Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i, and Sunan Ibn Majah.

Which Hadith collection is considered the most authentic book after the Quran, and who compiled it?

Sahih al-Bukhari, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari.

Who compiled the Muwatta, one of the earliest collections of Hadith and Islamic law?

Imam Malik ibn Anas.

Which companion narrated the largest number of Hadith from the Prophet (PBUH)?

Abu Hurairah (RA).

Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was a major narrator of Hadith, especially on domestic and personal matters?

Hazrat Aisha (RA).

Name the four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashidun) in order of their succession.

Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).

During whose caliphate did major conquests of Persia, Iraq, Syria, and Egypt occur, and who established the Islamic (Hijri) calendar?

Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).

Who founded the Umayyad dynasty, in which year, and what was its capital?

Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan founded it in 661 CE (41 AH), with its capital at Damascus.

Who founded the Abbasid dynasty and what was its famous capital city?

The Abbasid dynasty was founded by Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah (750 CE); its famous capital was Baghdad (founded by al-Mansur).

Under which dynasty and famous caliph did the Abbasid 'Golden Age' of learning (House of Wisdom) flourish?

Under the Abbasids, especially during the reigns of Harun al-Rashid and al-Ma'mun, who established the Bayt al-Hikma (House of Wisdom) in Baghdad.

Which Muslim commander conquered Spain (Andalusia) in 711 CE, and after whom is Gibraltar named?

Tariq bin Ziyad conquered Spain; Gibraltar (Jabal al-Tariq) is named after him.

Which Muslim general conquered Sindh (in present-day Pakistan) in 712 CE and at what age?

Muhammad bin Qasim, at about 17 years of age.

How many prophets are mentioned by name in the Quran, and which prophet's name is mentioned the most?

Twenty-five prophets are mentioned by name; Prophet Musa (Moses) is mentioned the most often.

Which four companions are known as the first people to accept Islam from among men, women, children, and slaves respectively?

Abu Bakr (among free men), Khadijah (among women), Ali ibn Abi Talib (among children), and Zaid bin Harithah/Bilal (among slaves).