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
21
Where did Maryam live before Isa’s birth?
Answer:
Nazareth
Maryam عليها السلام lived at Nazareth before the miraculous birth of Isa. Later she migrated to Egypt with her infant to escape persecution.
22
What was the fate of Prophet Zakariyya?
Answer:
Killed by Jews by being sawn inside a tree
Zakariyya عليه السلام was martyred by the Jews, being sawed while hiding inside a tree. This tragic event shows the long history of Jewish rejection of prophets.
23
Who was the father of Prophet Yahya?
Answer:
Zakariyya
Prophet Yahya عليه السلام was the son of Zakariyya. His miraculous birth came as an answer to Zakariyya’s supplication in old age (Qur’an 19:2–9).
24
Where did Prophet Yunus die?
Answer:
Nineveh
Prophet Yunus عليه السلام died in Nineveh, the same land where he was sent to preach. It is also where he returned after being delivered from the fish.
25
What is the real name of Prophet Zulkifl according to traditions?
Answer:
Both A and C
Zulkifl is identified in traditions as Isaih (Isaiah) or Kharqil bin Thauri. Though Qur’an mentions him briefly (21:85), his exact identity is debated among scholars.
26
How long did Ayyoob suffer from illness?
Answer:
18 years
Prophet Ayyoob عليه السلام suffered from a skin disease for 18 years. His patience became proverbial, earning him the title Ayyoob al-Saboor.
27
Who succeeded Prophet Ilyas?
Answer:
Al-Ya-Sa‘ (Elisha)
The successor of Prophet Ilyas عليه السلام was Al-Ya-Sa‘ (Elisha). Both are mentioned in Qur’an as righteous prophets (6:85–86).
28
What was the idol worshipped by the nation of Ilyas?
Answer:
Ba‘al (Lal)
The people of Ilyas عليه السلام worshipped an idol named Ba‘al (also called Lal). Despite Ilyas’ preaching, they persisted in shirk, leading to their punishment.
29
Which bird informed Sulayman about the kingdom of Yemen?
Answer:
Hoopoe (Hud Hud)
Hud Hud, the hoopoe bird, informed Sulayman about Bilqees’ kingdom and her people’s sun-worship. This led to Sulayman’s da‘wah to Yemen.
30
Who was the ruler of Yemen during Sulayman’s time?
Answer:
Bilqees (Saba)
Bilqees, the queen of Sheba (Saba), ruled Yemen in the time of Sulayman. Her eventual submission to Allah under Sulayman’s guidance is a Qur’anic story (27:20–44).