These Islamic (or Islamiyat) questions are very important for all types of tests conducted by FPSC, NTS, KPPSC, PPSC, SPSC, BPSC, OTS, UTS, PTS, CTS, ATS, ETEA
Correct answer: 3. During the Hijrah, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) stayed in the Cave of Thawr for three days.
Background: During the Hijrah in 622 CE, the Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) hid in the Cave of Thawr near Makkah for three days while the Quraysh searched for them.
2: Two days is shorter than the actual stay.
4: Four days is longer than the actual stay.
5: Five days is longer than the actual stay.
Did you know? The Quran refers to this in Surah At-Tawbah (9:40), “the second of the two when they were in the cave”.
Memory trick: Thawr = 3 days; Hira = first revelation.
Correct answer: Mosque. Hazrat Umar (RA) was fatally attacked by Abu Lu’lu’ah while leading the Fajr prayer in Masjid al-Nabawi in Madinah.
Background: Hazrat Umar (RA) was attacked on 26 Dhul Hijjah 23 AH (November 644 CE) by the Persian slave Abu Lu’lu’ah while leading the Fajr prayer. He died a few days later.
Battleground: He was not attacked on a battleground.
Home: He was attacked at the mosque, not at home.
None of these: “None of these” is incorrect because the mosque is correct.
Did you know? He was the second Rightly Guided Caliph and ruled for about ten years (634–644 CE). He is buried beside the Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA).
Memory trick: Umar → Fajr prayer → Masjid al-Nabawi.
The correct answer is Suleh Hudaibia. Hazrat Ume Salma RA advised the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (Suleh Hudaibia) in 628 CE. When the Prophet's companions hesitated to follow his instructions after the treaty was signed, Ume Salma RA advised him to go out and perform the sacrifice himself. Her wise counsel helped break the deadlock and demonstrated the importance of practical leadership. The Conquest of Makkah, Ghazwa Badar, and the unfortunate event of the Prophet's illness are not associated with this advice. Therefore, Suleh Hudaibia is the correct event.
The correct answer is Mediterranean Sea. Hazrat Usman RA (the third Caliph) established the first Islamic navy on the Mediterranean Sea in the year 649 CE (29 AH). The navy was created to defend the Muslim territories from Byzantine attacks from the sea. Muawiyah RA, the governor of Syria, played a key role in establishing this navy. The Red Sea and Black Sea are also near the Islamic world, and the Dead Sea is a saltwater lake, but the first Islamic naval fleet was on the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, Mediterranean Sea is the correct answer.
The correct answer is Ahad. When a hadith does not fulfill all the stringent conditions of mutawatir (a hadith transmitted by a large number of narrators at every level), it is categorized as Ahad. Ahad means that the hadith is reported by a limited number of narrators and does not reach the level of mass transmission. Such hadiths do not provide definitive knowledge but are still considered valid for legal rulings under certain conditions. 'Sahih' refers to an authentic hadith, 'Mozu' means fabricated, and 'Weak' refers to a hadith with a weak chain. Therefore, the correct category is Ahad.
The correct answer is Certain. Mutawatir Hadith (a hadith reported by a large number of narrators at every level) provides certain knowledge (Ilm al-Yaqeen). Because the narrators are so numerous that it is impossible for them all to agree on a lie, mutawatir hadiths are considered definitive and leave no room for doubt. They are accepted without question in matters of belief and practice. 'Speculative', 'Hypothetical', and 'Limited' are not correct because mutawatir hadiths are considered absolutely reliable. Therefore, Certain is the correct type of knowledge provided by mutawatir hadith.
The correct answer is Surah Yaseen. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) described Surah Yaseen as the "heart of the Qur'an" (Qalb al‑Qur'an) due to its profound spiritual message and central themes of faith, resurrection, and divine power.
Why Surah Yaseen is the Heart of the Qur'an
Hadith Reference: The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Surely everything has a heart, and the heart of the Qur'an is Yaseen. I would like it to be in the heart of every believer of my ummah" (Tirmidhi). This hadith highlights its special status.
Core Message: Surah Yaseen, the 36th surah, eloquently presents the fundamentals of Islamic belief — Tawhid (Oneness of God), Risalah (Prophethood), and Akhirah (the Hereafter). It narrates parables and signs that appeal to both heart and mind.
Why Other Surahs Are Not Called "Heart":
Surah Al-Baqarah: The longest surah, known as the "peak of the Qur'an," but not its heart.
Surah Ar-Rahman: Known as the "beauty of the Qur'an" for its poetic refrains.
Surah Al-Mulk: Known as "the protector from the punishment of the grave," not the heart.
Practice Among Muslims: Surah Yaseen is widely recited for the sick, the dying, and during times of difficulty, reflecting its revered place in the hearts of believers.
Therefore, Surah Yaseen is known as the Heart of the Qur'an.