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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What is the reward of fasting according to a hadith qudsi?
Answer:
Allah says: 'Fasting is for Me, and I will reward it.'
In a hadith qudsi (Bukhari, Muslim), Allah says: 'Fasting is for Me, and I will reward it Myself.'
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Which two months did the Prophet ﷺ fast most outside of Ramadan?
Answer:
Sha‘ban and Muharram
The Prophet ﷺ used to fast frequently in Sha‘ban and Muharram.
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What is the term for the night of power mentioned in the Qur’an during Ramadan?
Answer:
Laylat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) is described in Surah Al-Qadr; it is better than a thousand months.
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Which Prophet fasted the most after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Answer:
Prophet Dawud (AS)
Prophet Dawud (AS) used to fast every alternate day, the best voluntary fast.
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What is the expiation (kaffarah) for deliberately breaking a fast without a valid reason?
Answer:
Fasting for 60 consecutive days or freeing a slave
The kaffarah is fasting for 60 consecutive days or freeing a slave, as taught in hadith.
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What is the Arabic term for making up missed fasts?
Answer:
Qada
Qada means to make up missed obligatory fasts later.
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Who is exempted from fasting according to Islamic law?
Answer:
The sick and travelers
The sick and travelers may break their fast and make it up later (Qur’an 2:184).
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Which of the following nullifies the fast?
Answer:
Deliberate eating or drinking
Deliberately eating or drinking breaks the fast; unintentional acts do not.
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What is the Arabic term for 'intention' required for fasting?
Answer:
Niyyah
Niyyah (intention) is required before dawn for a valid fast.
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What is the meal taken to break the fast called?
Answer:
Iftar
Iftar is the meal taken to break the fast after sunset.