Pillars of Islam MCQs 1-40
What is the first pillar of Islam?
Namaz
Zakat
Roza
Shahada (Tawheed)
Explanation:The Declaration of Faith (Kalima).
In which year was Namaz (Salah) made obligatory?
12th Nabvi
1 A.H.
2 A.H.
10th Nabvi
Explanation:It was gifted during the Night of Miraj (approx. 10th year of Prophethood).
How many prayers were initially commanded during Miraj?
Explanation:It was reduced to 5, but the reward remains equal to 50.
What is the literal meaning of the word 'Salah'?
Peace
Success
Submission
Prayer/Supplication
Explanation:It means Dua (Supplication).
Which prayer is recommended but not mandatory at night?
Ishraq
Chasht
Awabin
Tahajjud
The prayer offered during a Solar Eclipse is called?
Namaz-e-Khusoof
Namaz-e-Istisqa
Namaz-e-Istikhara
Namaz-e-Kusoof
Explanation:Kusoof (with a K) is for the Sun (Shams).
The prayer offered during a Lunar Eclipse is called?
Namaz-e-Kusoof
Namaz-e-Istisqa
Namaz-e-Istikhara
Namaz-e-Khusoof
Explanation:Khusoof (with a Kh) is for the Moon (Qamar).
Namaz-e-Istisqa is offered for?
Forgiveness
Guidance
Funeral
Rain
How many Takbeers are there in Namaz-e-Janaza?
Explanation:There are 4 Takbeers and no Ruku or Sujud.
In which prayer is there no Ruku or Sajda?
Eid-ul-Fitr
Tahajjud
Witr
Namaz-e-Janaza
How many extra Takbeers are performed in Eid prayers?
Explanation:In Hanafi Fiqh, there are 6 extra Takbeers (3 in each Rakat).
The first Azan was given by?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
In which Hijri year was the Azan introduced?
Explanation:It was introduced shortly after the construction of Masjid-e-Nabwi.
What is the second pillar of Islam?
Which prayer has no Azan or Iqamah?
Fajr
Jumu'ah
Tahajjud
Eid-ul-Fitr
Explanation:Both Eid and Janaza prayers have no Azan.
How many Farz (obligatory) are there in Wudu?
Explanation:1. Face, 2. Arms, 3. Head Masah, 4. Feet.
How many Farz are there in Ghusl?
Explanation:1. Mouth, 2. Nose, 3. Whole Body.
Wudu with clean sand or dust is called?
Ghusl
Miswak
Istinja
Tayammum
Prayer offered for seeking Allah's counsel in a decision is?
Namaz-e-Kusoof
Namaz-e-Janaza
Namaz-e-Hajat
Namaz-e-Istikhara
Jumu'ah prayer was made obligatory in which city?
Explanation:It was established in 1 A.H.
What is the meaning of 'Jumu'ah'?
Which prayer is called 'Salat-ul-Wusta' in the Quran?
Explanation:Meaning 'The Middle Prayer'.
How many Sunnah Rakats are there in the Fajr prayer?
Explanation:2 Sunnah Mu'akkadah before the 2 Fard.
The Khutbah (sermon) of Eid is delivered?
Before prayer
During prayer
Not required
After prayer
Explanation:Unlike Jumu'ah (where it is before), Eid Khutbah is after.
When was Zakat made obligatory?
What is the literal meaning of 'Zakat'?
To pray
To hide
To submit
To purify / To grow
What is the rate of Zakat on wealth?
Explanation:Also known as the 40th part (1/40).
What is the Nisab of Gold for Zakat?
5.5 Tolas
10 Tolas
52.5 Tolas
7.5 Tolas
Explanation:Approximately 87.48 grams.
What is the Nisab of Silver for Zakat?
7.5 Tolas
40 Tolas
60 Tolas
52.5 Tolas
Explanation:Approximately 612.36 grams.
How many heads of expenditure (Masarif) for Zakat are in the Quran?
Explanation:Mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah, verse 60.
Can Zakat be given to one's own parents or children?
Yes
Sometimes
Only in Ramadan
No
Explanation:One cannot give Zakat to direct ascendants or descendants.
The Zakat on agricultural land is called?
Rate of Ushr on land irrigated by natural resources (Rain)?
Explanation:Easier irrigation requires a higher rate.
Rate of Ushr on land irrigated by artificial means (Wells/Canals)?
Explanation:Harder/Costlier irrigation requires a lower rate.
In which Surah are recipients of Zakat mentioned?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Imran
Surah An-Nisa
Surah At-Tawbah
What is the Nisab for camels in Zakat?
2 Camels
10 Camels
40 Camels
5 Camels
Explanation:For 5-9 camels, the Zakat is 1 sheep/goat.
Tax collected from non-Muslims for protection is?
Payers
Collectors
Non-Muslims
Eligible recipients
Who fought against those who refused to pay Zakat?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation:During the Ridda Wars.
Rate of Zakat on buried treasure (Rikaz)?
Explanation:This 20% is also known as Khums.
Pillars of Islam MCQs 40-91
Sadaqah-e-Fitr (Fitrana) must be paid before?
Ramadan start
Eid-ul-Adha
Hajj
Eid-ul-Fitr Prayer
When was Sadaqah-e-Fitr made obligatory?
Explanation:Same year as Fasting.
What is the Nisab for sheep and goats for Zakat?
Explanation:Exempt until the count reaches 40.
To whom can Zakat NOT be given?
Orphans
Travelers
The poor
Sayyids (Family of Prophet)
Explanation:Sadaqah/Zakat is forbidden for the Ahl-ul-Bayt (Family of the Prophet PBUH).
What is the literal meaning of 'Ushr'?
One-fifth
One-twentieth
One-fourth
One-tenth
Zakat is the _____ pillar of Islam.
Explanation:The order is: 1. Shahada (Kalima), 2. Salah (Namaz), 3. Zakat, 4. Sawm (Roza), 5. Hajj.
Who is a 'Sahib-e-Nisab'?
Receiver
Scholar
Traveler
One with minimum wealth
Explanation:A person who possesses the minimum amount of wealth requiring Zakat.
In which Hijri year was Fasting made obligatory?
Explanation:In the month of Sha'ban.
What is the literal meaning of 'Sawm'?
To eat
To pray
To purify
To abstain/stop
Which door of Paradise is reserved for those who fast?
Bab-ul-Islam
Bab-us-Salat
Bab-uz-Zakat
Bab-ur-Rayyan
What is the meal taken before starting a fast?
Iftar
Walima
Aqeeqa
Suhoor (Sehri)
Fasting is the _______ pillar of Islam.
Which night is better than a thousand months?
Bara'at
Miraj
27th Rajab
Laylat-ul-Qadr
In which Surah is fasting mentioned?
Al-Imran
An-Nisa
Al-Ma'idah
Al-Baqarah
Explanation:Verse 183: 'Fasting is prescribed for you...'
Seclusion in the Mosque during last 10 days of Ramadan is?
Fasting
Charity
Hajj
I'tikaf
Penalty for intentionally breaking a fast without valid reason?
10 days fasting
1000 rupees
No penalty
Kaffarah (60 continuous days)
Which fasts are forbidden (Haram)?
Friday
Muharram
Rajab
On the two Eids
Explanation:Fasting is prohibited on Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
Who sights the moon for Ramadan in Pakistan?
Election Comm
Islamic Council
Supreme Court
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
Fasting is not obligatory for?
Travelers
Sick
Children
All of the above
In which Hijri year was Hajj made obligatory?
8 A.H.
10 A.H.
2 A.H.
9 A.H.
Explanation:The command came in 9 A.H. The Prophet (PBUH) performed it in 10 A.H.
Hajj is the _______ pillar of Islam.
What is the literal meaning of 'Hajj'?
To travel
To sacrifice
To pray
To intend (Qasd)
Prayer
Place
Circling Kaaba
Dress/State of pilgrim
Explanation:It involves wearing specific sheets and following specific prohibitions.
Circling the Kaaba seven times is called?
Running between Safa and Marwa is called?
8th Zil-Hajj
10th Zil-Hajj
1st Muharram
9th Zil-Hajj
Explanation:The main day of Hajj.
Where do pilgrims stay on the night of 9th Zil-Hajj?
Mina
Makkah
Madinah
Muzdalifah
Explanation:They collect stones there.
Throwing pebbles at Jamarat is called?
What is 'Maqam-e-Ibrahim'?
Mosque
Grave
Hill
The Stone/Spot
Explanation:The stone where Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) stood while building the Kaaba.
How many obligatory (Farz) acts are in Hajj?
Explanation:3 farz(Ihram, Wuquf-e-Arafat, Tawaf-e-Ziyarat), 6 wajibs and 10 sunnat
Animal sacrificed by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) in place of Hazrat Ismail (AS)?
The first house of Allah built on Earth is?
Masjid-e-Nabwi
Al-Aqsa
Quba
Masjid-ul-Haram (Kaaba)
City
Hill
Type of Hajj
Area between Kaaba door and Black Stone
Explanation:A place where prayers(duas) are believed to be accepted.
Pilgrims go to Mina on which date?
9th Zil-Hajj
10th Zil-Hajj
12th Zil-Hajj
8th Zil-Hajj
Explanation:This is called 'Yum-e-Tarwiyah'.
Rich Hajj
First Hajj
Family Hajj
When Arafat falls on Friday
Explanation:Commonly referred to as Friday Hajj in general knowledge.
How many stones are thrown at each Jamarat in one day?
Explanation:During Hajj, pilgrims throw seven pebbles at each of the three Jamarat pillars on the 11th, 12th, and sometimes 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, totaling 21 stones per day for those days
The prayer 'Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk' is?
Tasbih
Tahmid
Tahlil
Talbiyah
End of Hajj
Prayer
Kaaba center
Boundary for entering Ihram
In which month is Hajj performed?
Ramadan
Shawwal
Zil-Qa'dah
Zil-Hajj
First Tawaf
Umrah Tawaf
Sick Tawaf
Farewell Tawaf
Explanation:It is Wajib for non-residents.
Touching or kissing Hajr-e-Aswad is?
Hills of Safa and Marwa are mentioned in which Surah?
Al-Imran
Al-Hajj
Al-Ma'idah
Al-Baqarah
Mandatory Hajj
Ramadan Hajj
Madinah visit
Lesser Pilgrimage
Explanation:It is not Fard but Sunnah/Wajib.
How many rounds of the Kaaba in one Tawaf?
Door
Well
Roof
Semi-circular area
Explanation:The Hateem (also known as Hijr Ismail) is a sacred, semi-circular, low-walled area right next to the Kaaba.
Animal sacrifice (Qurbani) is performed on?
8th Zil-Hajj
9th Zil-Hajj
1st Muharram
10th Zil-Hajj
Explanation:It can be done on 10th, 11th, and 12th.
Running
Clothing
Throwing stones
Shaving the head
Explanation:Cutting hair short is called Qasr.
Who was the first Ameer-ul-Hajj appointed by Prophet (PBUH)?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation:Appointed in 9 A.H.
Which Prophet built the Kaaba with his son?
Hazrat Adam (AS)
Hazrat Musa (AS)
Hazrat Isa (AS)
Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)
Zamzam first gushed out for which Prophet?
Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)
Hazrat Ishaq (AS)
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Ismail (AS)
Without 'Wuquf-e-Arafat', Hajj is?
Valid
Makruh
Optional
Invalid
Explanation:It is the main pillar (Rukn-e-Azam) of Hajj.
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