Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Which uncle of the Prophet ﷺ accepted Islam and became a brave defender?
Answer:
Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib
Hamza (RA), the Prophet’s ﷺ uncle, accepted Islam and became known as 'Asadullah' – the Lion of Allah.
12
Which tribe was known as the Prophet’s ﷺ foster tribe?
Answer:
Banu Sa’d
The Prophet ﷺ was nursed by Halimah from the tribe of Banu Sa’d, his foster family.
13
What was the name of the Prophet’s ﷺ first daughter?
Answer:
Zaynab
Zaynab (RA) was the first daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and Khadijah (RA).
14
Who were the Prophet’s ﷺ sons?
Answer:
Qasim, Abdullah, Ibrahim
The Prophet ﷺ had three sons — Qasim, Abdullah, and Ibrahim — all of whom passed away in infancy.
15
What is the name of the Prophet’s ﷺ mother’s tribe?
Answer:
Banu Zuhrah
Aminah bint Wahb, the Prophet’s ﷺ mother, belonged to the noble tribe of Banu Zuhrah.
16
What was the Prophet’s ﷺ first job?
Answer:
Shepherd
The Prophet ﷺ worked as a shepherd in his youth, as did many Prophets before him.
17
What was the Prophet’s ﷺ nickname among Quraysh before Prophethood?
Answer:
Al-Amin
The Prophet ﷺ was known as 'Al-Amin' (The Trustworthy) by Quraysh for his honesty and noble character.
18
Who was Abu Lahab?
Answer:
An uncle and enemy of the Prophet ﷺ
Abu Lahab, the Prophet’s ﷺ uncle, was one of his fiercest enemies and was condemned in Surah Al-Masad.
19
What was the name of Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ uncle who supported him?
Answer:
Abu Talib
Abu Talib was the Prophet’s ﷺ uncle who protected him despite not embracing Islam.
20
At what age did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ receive the first revelation?
Answer:
40 years
The Prophet ﷺ received the first revelation at the age of 40, marking the beginning of his Prophethood.