Level 1
Pillars of Islam MCQs set 2 for NTS Education Department Islamic Studies — 20 solved questions.
Q1. To which tribe did Hazrat Aminah belong?
Answer: Bani Zuhra
Explanation: Hazrat Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), belonged to the Banu Zuhra clan of the Quraysh tribe; she died when the Prophet was about six years old.
Q2. If a person... does not perform Hajj, his death and the death of a Jew or a Christian are the same. This is a:
Answer: Hadith
Explanation: Hadith is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q3. The Zakat is to be paid on the total amount at the rate of:
Answer: Jan-40
Explanation: Zakat is levied at the rate of 2.5%, which is equivalent to 1/40 of the total accumulated wealth that has reached the nisab and been held for one lunar year.
Q4. Salat-e-Istikhara is offered for ________.
Answer: Divine guidance
Explanation: Salat-e-Istikhara is a two-rakat prayer performed when seeking Allah's guidance in making an important decision, followed by a specific supplication asking for divine direction.
Q5. Which place is designated as the Meeqat for pilgrims coming from Yemen?
Answer: Yalamlam
Explanation: Yalamlam (also called Al-Sa'diyya) is the designated Miqat station for pilgrims coming from Yemen and that direction, where they must enter the state of Ihram before proceeding to Makkah.
Q6. How many "Heads of Zakat" are there in Islam?
Answer: 8
Explanation: 8 is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q7. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed his Farewell Hajj in:
Answer: 10 AH
Explanation: 10 AH is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q8. In Islamic history, who decided to take action against those who refused to pay Zakat?
Answer: Abu Bakr Siddique
Explanation: After the Prophet's (PBUH) death, many tribes refused to pay Zakat; Caliph Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) declared war on them, insisting Zakat was a pillar of Islam inseparable from prayer.
Q9. What is meaning of Zakat?
Answer: To purify
Explanation: To purify is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q10. Hazrat Amina (RA) died in:
Answer: Abwa
Explanation: Abwa is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q11. Tawaf al-Wada (The Farewell Tawaf) is considered what ruling for pilgrims who are leaving Makkah?
Answer: Wajib (Required)
Explanation: According to the Hanafi school, Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf) is Wajib (required/obligatory) for all Hajj pilgrims except menstruating women; omitting it requires a dam (sacrifice) as expiation.
Q12. How many Fard are there in Wudu?
Answer: 4
Explanation: The four Fard (obligatory) acts of Wudu are: washing the face, washing both arms up to the elbows, performing Mash of the head, and washing both feet up to the ankles, as specified in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:6).
Q13. Where are the Zuhr and Asr prayers offered together during Hajj?
Answer: Arafat
Explanation: During Hajj, the Zuhr and Asr prayers are combined and shortened (Qasr and Jam') at Arafat on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, allowing pilgrims to maximize their time at the site of Wuquf.
Q14. How many times does the word Zakat appear with Salat in the Holy Qur'an?
Answer: 32
Explanation: The word "Zakat" appears alongside "Salat" (prayer) 32 times in the Holy Quran, emphasizing the inseparable link between worship and social welfare in Islamic practice.
Q15. When did Zakat become obligatory?
Answer: 2 Hijri
Explanation: 2 Hijri is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q16. The "Miqat" is the designated station where pilgrims must enter the state of:
Answer: Ihram
Explanation: The Miqat is the designated boundary station where pilgrims intending Hajj or Umra must put on the Ihram (the white pilgrim's garb) and make their intention (niyyah) before proceeding toward Makkah.
Q17. Which Namaz is offered for Solar Eclipse?
Answer: Namaz-e-Kusoof
Explanation: Namaz-e-Kusoof (Salat al-Kusuf) is the special congregational prayer performed during a solar eclipse, following a specific form with prolonged recitation and two bowings (ruku) per rakat.
Q18. How many Masarif (categories) of Zakat are mentioned in the Qur'an?
Answer: Eight
Explanation: Surah At-Tawbah (9:60) lists eight categories (Masarif) of Zakat recipients: the poor, the needy, Zakat administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing slaves, debtors, in the way of Allah, and travelers.
Q19. Salat-e-Istisqa is offered for
Answer: Prayer for Rain
Explanation: Prayer for Rain is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q20. A person who assumes Ihram with the intention of performing only Umrah is called a:
Answer: Mu'tamir
Explanation: A pilgrim who assumes Ihram exclusively for Umrah (without combining it with Hajj) is called a Mu'tamir, while Mutamatti' refers to one who performs Umrah first and then Hajj separately in the same season.