Islamic Studies/Islamiat MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
1
What was the religion of the Prophet ﷺ before receiving revelation?
Answer:
He followed the pure monotheism of Ibrahim (AS)
The Prophet ﷺ never worshipped idols and followed the Hanif faith — the pure monotheism of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
2
Which of the Prophet’s ﷺ companions was his adopted son?
Answer:
Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) was adopted by the Prophet ﷺ before adoption was later prohibited in Islamic law.
3
How did the Prophet ﷺ resolve the dispute among Quraysh about the Black Stone?
Answer:
He placed it on a cloth and all leaders lifted it together
The Prophet ﷺ used wisdom by placing the Black Stone on a cloth for all leaders to lift, maintaining unity.
4
Who rebuilt the Ka’bah with the Prophet ﷺ before revelation?
Answer:
Quraysh leaders
The Prophet ﷺ helped Quraysh rebuild the Ka’bah and resolved their dispute regarding the placement of the Black Stone.
5
Who was the Abyssinian king that sheltered the early Muslims?
Answer:
Najashi
King Najashi of Abyssinia gave refuge to early Muslims fleeing persecution in Makkah.
6
What incident happened to the Prophet ﷺ during his childhood in the desert?
Answer:
His chest was opened and his heart purified by angels
Two angels opened the Prophet’s ﷺ chest, took out his heart, and cleansed it with Zamzam water — known as Shaqq al-Sadr.
7
How long did the Prophet ﷺ live in his foster mother Halimah’s care?
Answer:
Four years
The Prophet ﷺ lived with Halimah Sa’diyyah for about four years before returning to his mother.
8
Who was the first friend of the Prophet ﷺ to embrace Islam?
Answer:
Abu Bakr (RA)
Abu Bakr (RA) was the first friend of the Prophet ﷺ to embrace Islam and became his closest companion.
9
Who was the first freed slave to accept Islam?
Answer:
Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
Zayd ibn Harithah (RA), the Prophet’s ﷺ adopted son, was the first freed slave to embrace Islam.
10
Who was the first male to embrace Islam?
Answer:
Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
Ali (RA), the cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, was the first male to accept Islam while still a young boy.