Question 0The outcome of the Prophet’s visit to Cave Hira wasA.compilation of the Glorious Qur’anB.revelation of the Glorious Qur’an “As a result of Prophet Muhammad’s withdrawal to the cave of Hirah near Makkah, when he was 40 years old, Angel Jibril appeared to him with a revelation from God”C.award of chieftaincy title by the Makkan aristocratsD.his resolve to migrate to Madinah.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The outcome of the Prophet’s visit to Cave Hira wasA.compilation of the Glorious Qur’anB.revelation of the Glorious Qur’an “As a result of Prophet Muhammad’s withdrawal to the cave of Hirah near Makkah, when he was 40 years old, Angel Jibril appeared to him with a revelation from God”C.award of chieftaincy title by the Makkan aristocratsD.his resolve to migrate to MadinahE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the importance of the first revelation was theA.description of the Arabian peninsula to the Prophet (SAW)B.dissemination of knowledge Ref: (Q 96: 1-5) “read in the name of your Lord…”C.explanation of knowledgeD.description of the steps of acquiring knowledge.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The gradual spiritual and moral development of Muslims was the wisdom behind theA.compilation of the Glorious Qur’anB.standardization of the Glorious Qur’anC.preservation of the Glorious Qur’anD.piecemeal revelation of the Glorious Qur’an.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The verse above is in relation to theA.standardization of the Glorious Qur’anB.preservation of the Glorious Qur’an Ref: Q 15:19 ‘Surely, We have sat down the Reminder [al-Qur`an] and surely we will protect it’.C.compilation of the Glorious Qur’anD.arrangement of the Glorious Qur’an.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The battle that served as a pointer to the compilation of the Glorious Qur’an was fought atA.KhandaqB.UhudC.TabūkD.Yamāmah. “Many Muslims who had memorized the Holy Qur`an died in the battle of Yamamah (in 633CE). Umar bin Khataab feared possible extinction of the Qur`an if measures were not taken…”E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The committee that standardized the Glorious Qur’an is made up ofA.six peopleB.five peopleC.four people "Uthman bin Affan appointed a panel of four people to carry out the standardization of the Holy Qur`an. They include; 1 – Zaid bin Thābit; 2 – Abdullahi bin Zubair; 3 – Sa’ad bin Al-ÁS and 4-Abdul-Rahman bin Hārith”D.three peopleE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0A characteristic common to Makkan chapters is that, theyA.are longB.address the people of the BookC.contain a lot of oathsD.make references to battles.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The victory of the Roman Empire over the Persian Empire after the Persians had defeated the Romans as stated in the Glorious Qur’an (Q. 30: 2-3) is an evidence of theA.beauty of the words of the Glorious Qur’anB.historical nature of the Glorious Qur’anC.simplicity of the wordings of the Glorious Qur’anD.authenticity of the Glorious Qur’anE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The Qur’an is different from other revealed Books becauseA.it is a prayer book onlyB.barren women can be helped through itC.both spiritual, moral and social values are found in itD.one can use it for protection only.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not hand-over the Glorious Qur’an to his companions in an arranged form and in a single written volume becauseA.he did not want only the Quraish to inherit the bookB.the revelation did not come in one piece but at intervalsC.many tribes would want to take over its distributionD.there was no need for it.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The correct meaning of tafsir is theA.detailed explanation and commentary of the Glorious Qur’anB.scientific application of the contents of the Glorious Qur’an to human lifeC.true reflections on the contents of the Glorious Qur’anD.practical application of the contents of the Glorious Qur’anE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Tajwid as one of the science of the Glorious Qur’an is important becauseA.it allows for the understanding of history of the Glorious Qur’anB.it provides the basis for the deeper understanding of the Glorious Qur’anC.it provides the knowledge of correct pronounciation and recitation of the Glorious Qur’anD.it increases the ability to recite and communicate in ArabicE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0In the rule of Tajwid, the portion of the verse underlined above applies toA.tarqīqB.tanwīnC.tafkhīm ‘Answer is Tafkheem ‘ (Rau) will be pronounced with Tafkheem if the Rau (j) has a DommahD.tashdīd.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The only Sūrah in the Glorious Qur’an which must be recited in every obligatory prayer isA.al-BaqārahB.al-AlaqC.al-Fātīhah “Suratul-Fatiha must be recited on each rakàt of Salát, without it. The Salāt is voided.D.al-Ikhlās.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The verse above in sūrah al-Lahab meansA.no profit to him from all his power and businessB.no profit to him from all his military and economic powersC.no profit to him from all his wealth and gains Ref: Suratul Layab Ayat 2 (Q. 111:2)D.no profit to him from all his property and childrenE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Q 16. One important lesson taught in Suratul Kawthar is that Muslims shouldA.always fulfil their promisesB.protect themselves when the need arisesC.accept whatever calamity that befall themD.worship Allah and sacrifice ‘Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice to Him only”. Ref: Q: 108:2.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Suratul Mā’ūn discusses the privilege to be enjoyed by theA.giversB.travelersC.the wealthyD.the needy.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The eagerness and zeal of Muslim warriors to fight in the cause of Allah is one of the major theme of SūrahA.al-Qāri’ahB.al-AdiyahC.al-AsrD.al-Humazah.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The allegorical and the ambiguous verses of the Glorious Qur’an are understood through theA.ijtihad of Muslim ScholarsB.qiyas of Muslim juristsC.tadabbur in the Glorious Qur’anD.tafsir of the Glorious Qur’anE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Hadith 3 of an-Nawawi’s collection shows that Islam is built uponA.believe in AllahB.five pillarsC.fast of RamadanD.articles of faithE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The teaching in the 10th Hadith of an- Nawawi is thatA.Allah accepts prayers from Muslims onlyB.only credible people shall be elected leadersC.abstinance from forbidden things is prelude to accepting prayersD.abstinance from misconduct by ladies makes them more attractive to menE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0‘Do not get angry’ This tradition from the 16th Hadith of annawawihas been repeated by the Prophet (SAW)A.onceB.twiceC.thriceD.many times. “The Prophet S.A.W repeated don’t be angry several times”.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0What differentiates Hadith Qudsi from Hadith Nabawi is theA.place and manner of applicationB.condition under which the two are narratedC.wording and teaching intended The word of hadith qudusiy is by the Prophet; the meaning is from God…”D.chain and reliability of the narratorE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the peculiarities of Sahih Bukhari is that ahādith are sorted according toA.topicB.chaptersC.recordsD.biographies.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the two compilers of Hadith that deals with legal traditions of permissions and prohibitions isA.Abu DaudB.BukhariC.Ibn Maja “kitaab al-sunan Abu-Dawud contained only traditions relating to Ahkām-things ordained or allowed or forbidden by law…”D.Muslim.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the moral lessons in Q.17:23 apart from obedience to parents isA.résilienceB.repentanceC.persévéranceD.honesty.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The Jews were admonished to avoid mixing truth with falsehood inA.Q.2:285B.Q.2:177C.Q.2:45D.Q.2:42.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Islam encourages every Muslim to seek a lawful livelihood throughA.equitable distribution of wealthB.dignity of labourC.family inheritanceD.shared responsibilityE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Islam as a monotheistic religion expects that every faithful follower shouldA.not tell liesB.serve Allah without associatesC.praise the Prophets as enjoined by AllahD.perform Salat.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Seeking assistance from the fortune tellers is forbidden becauseA.it gives one an insight of what tomorrow holdsB.it creates animosity amongst peopleC.it leads to ascribing absolute power to a fellow beingD.it’s proceed is unlawfulE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0It is shirk in Islam toA.danceB.sing religious songC.undergo plastic surgeryD.masquerade.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Suhf was revealed toA.prophet Haruna (AS)B.prophet Ilyas (AS)C.prophet Ibrahim (AS)D.prophet Muhammd (SAWE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0In Islam, the articles of Imān areA.sixB.fiveC.fourD.three.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The presentation of Sermon is an obligation on the Imam when leadingA.all the prayersB.funeral prayersC.Friday prayersD.every prayer on FridayE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the conditions that make prayer obligatory on believers isA.social statusB.reciting the Qur’an with proper TajweedC.following pious ImamD.attainment of maturityE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The supererogatory fasting of Āshura is observed on theA.8th of al-muharramB.9th of al-MuharramC.10th of al-Muharram Ashūrā is recommended by the Prophet S.A.W. for the muslims to fast on the 10th Day of the month of Muharram’.D.11th of al-MuharramE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Ayyam at-tashriq are the days ofA.buying and sellingB.visits and caringC.singing and dancingD.eating and drinking.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The minimum number of witnesses in an Islamic marriage isA.four malesB.three malesC.two male “Marriage must not be conducted in secret. There must be at least two adult witnesses (male)”D.one male.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The term, Shari’ah refers toA.a pathB.wisdomC.passionD.an idea.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the scholars reported to have been imprisoned by his non compromising stance wasA.Shafi’iB.Abu-Hanifah “Imam Abu Hanifa was imprisoned for his non compromising stance and died in the prison at the age of 70 years in the year 150AH.C.HambaliD.Māliki b. Anas.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The entrenchment of an Islamic economic system is aimed atA.controlling the world fundsB.restricting the unlawful acquisition of wealthC.restricting men to particular occupationsD.promoting equitable distribution of wealth.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0One of the major consequences of ribā is that, it makes peopleA.wealthyB.lazy “The economic consequence of Ribbah is that, it makes people lazier”C.smartD.parasiticE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Mas’uliyyah as a principle of the the Islamic political system is a measure to checkA.indisciplineB.riggingC.nepotismD.misappropriation “Mas’uliyyah means a mechanism based on which public affairs are checked with a view to preventing them from misappropriating the resources put in their care”E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Allah commands Muslims to observe and fulfill agreements with the non-Muslims, if the later do notA.infringe on the right of womenB.observe the five daily prayersC.change the language employedD.violate the terms of the agreementE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0During the Jihiliyya era, the Ka’aba was the center of poetic contest at the annual festival calledA.ijāzB.ukāzC.manātD.ushrahE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0In Pre-Islamic Arabia, the Arabs killed their daughters because theyA.were the weaker sexB.were afraid of incestC.feared the females would outnumber malesD.did not participate in warsE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The first person who recognized signs of Prophethood on Muhammad (SAW) was aA.Christian MonkB.Jewish RabbiC.Buddhist MonkD.Soothsayer.E.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0Members of the Prophet’s family that embraced Islam the first day did so, on the basis of hisA.truthfulness and uprightnessB.wealth and influenceC.love for themD.family relationE.Objective Show full explanation
Question 0The teachings of Uthman b. Fodio are remembered today as it relates toA.idol worshipingB.marrying more than four wivesC.all form of syncreticismD.taxing of farm produceE.Objective Show full explanation