Practice Pillars of Islam MCQs for OTS Social Welfare / Community Development Dept Islamic Studies — topic-wise sets with solved answers.
Q1. The "Hajj" pilgrimage was made obligatory for Muslims in which year of the Hijra?
Answer: 9 AH
Explanation: Hajj was declared obligatory in 9 AH, when the Prophet sent Abu Bakr (RA) as Amir al-Hajj; the Prophet himself performed it the following year in 10 AH (Hajjat al-Wida).
Q2. Muslims offered their first Salat al-Eid in the month of Shawwal of the 2nd Hijrah. When did they first offer the Salat of Eid al-Adha?
Answer: in Dhul Hijjah of the 2nd Hijrah
Explanation: in Dhul Hijjah of the 2nd Hijrah is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q3. What are the literal meanings of Hajj?
Answer: Intending to visit
Explanation: The Arabic word "Hajj" is derived from a root meaning "to intend" or "to head for a place," specifically signifying the intention to visit the Sacred House.
Q4. In which year did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) perform his last pilgrimage (Hajj)?
Answer: 10 A.H
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed his only and last Hajj in 10 AH (632 CE), known as Hajjat al-Wida (Farewell Pilgrimage), during which he delivered his famous Final Sermon.
Q5. What is the third Ashra of Ramazan called?
Answer: Ashra-e-Najat-e-Naar-e-Jahannam
Explanation: The third Ashra (last ten days) of Ramadan is called Ashra-e-Najat, signifying salvation from the fire of Hell, as referenced in Prophetic traditions.
Q6. Hajj al-Badal is the act of performing Hajj:
Answer: On behalf of someone who is unable to do so
Explanation: Hajj al-Badal is the performance of Hajj by one person on behalf of another who is physically unable (due to illness, disability, or death) or financially unable to perform it themselves.
Q7. Who killed the Jewish leader Ka'b ibn al-Ashraf for his treachery?
Answer: Muhammad ibn Maslamah (RA)
Explanation: Muhammad ibn Maslamah (RA) led a small group that killed Ka'b ibn al-Ashraf, a Jewish leader of Banu Nadir who had violated his treaty with Muslims and incited the Quraysh against them after Badr.
Q8. What is the place called where pilgrims wear Ihram?
Answer: Meeqat
Explanation: Meeqat (also spelled Miqat) refers to the designated boundary stations around Makkah where pilgrims must don the Ihram garment before proceeding for Hajj or Umrah.
Q9. At which occasion is Salat al-Istisqa offered, in which Muslims pray while keeping their hands high and their palms towards the ground?
Answer: Drought
Explanation: Salat al-Istisqa is the special prayer for rain performed during drought; worshippers raise their hands with palms facing downward (or upward in some narrations) while supplicating Allah to send rainfall.
Q10. When did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) perform "Hajjat-ul-Wida"?
Answer: in 632 AD
Explanation: Hajjat al-Wida (the Farewell Pilgrimage) was performed by the Prophet (PBUH) in 632 CE (10 AH), during which he delivered the historic Farewell Sermon at the plain of Arafat.
Q11. The "Al-Hidayah" by al-Marghinani is a seminal and highly influential text in which school of Fiqh?
Answer: Hanafi
Explanation: Al-Hidayah ("The Guidance"), written by Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani (d. 1197 CE), is the most authoritative and widely studied text in the Hanafi school of jurisprudence, still taught in Islamic seminaries worldwide.
Q12. Which place is designated as the Meeqat for pilgrims already in Makkah for Hajj?
Answer: From their residence in Makkah
Explanation: People already residing in Makkah for Hajj assume Ihram from their own residence within Makkah (or from the nearest Meeqat boundary), since they are already inside all the Meeqat boundaries.
Q13. What does "Hadi" mean in the context of Hajj?
Answer: An animal of sacrifice
Explanation: In Hajj terminology, "Hadi" refers to the animal (cattle, camel, sheep, or goat) brought to the Haram for sacrifice as part of the Hajj or Umrah rites.
Q14. What is the primary purpose of Sawm (fasting)?
Answer: To attain piety (Taqwa)
Explanation: To attain piety (Taqwa) is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q15. The important part of Hajj is:
Answer: Wuquf-e-Arafat
Explanation: Wuquf-e-Arafat is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q16. Which pillar of Islam washes away sins like water?
Answer: Hajj
Explanation: Hajj is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q17. Pilgrims spend three days in Mina stoning three pillars called:
Answer: Jamarat
Explanation: During Hajj, pilgrims stone the three Jamarat (pillars representing the three spots where Shaitan tempted Ibrahim AS) located in Mina over three days, a rite known as Rami al-Jamarat.
Q18. On which of the following occasions do Muslims offer 'Namaz-e-Kusuf'?
Answer: At the time of a solar eclipse
Explanation: "Namaz-e-Kusuf" (Salat al-Kusuf) is a special congregational prayer performed at the time of a solar eclipse, while "Salat al-Khusuf" is performed during a lunar eclipse; the question refers to the solar eclipse prayer.
Q19. The rites of Hajj as practiced today were institutionalized during the time of which Prophet?
Answer: Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Explanation: The formal rites of Hajj as practiced by Muslims today - including Tawaf, Sa'i, Wuquf at Arafat, and the sacrifice - were institutionalized by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) after he rebuilt the Ka'bah with his son Isma'il (AS).
Q20. How many miles away from Makkah is Arafat located?
Answer: 9 miles
Explanation: Arafat (Jabal al-Rahma) is located approximately 9 miles (14.4 km) east of Makkah; the Wuquf (standing) at Arafat on 9 Dhul Hijjah is the most essential rite of Hajj.
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