PPSC Islamic Studies MCQs

This collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for Islamic Studies is designed specifically for candidates preparing for the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) examinations. It aims to enhance your understanding of key concepts, principles, and historical developments in Islam, which are essential for anyone pursuing a career in public service.

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1. The Holy Quran was revealed over a period of how many years?

A) 10 years
B) 20 years
C) 23 years
D) 30 years

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2. The first revelation of the Quran was received in which cave?

A) Cave of Hira
B) Cave of Thawr
C) Cave of Uhud
D) Cave of Badr

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3. The Hijrah refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to:

A) Medina
B) Jerusalem
C) Ta’if
D) Abyssinia

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4. Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?

A) Salah
B) Zakat
C) Sawm
D) Hajj

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5. The Quran is divided into how many chapters (Surahs)?

A) 114
B) 99
C) 100
D) 120

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6. The last Surah of the Quran is:

A) Al-Baqarah
B) Al-Fatiha
C) Al-Nas
D) Al-Ikhlas

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7. Who was the first person to accept Islam?

A) Abu Bakr
B) Khadijah
C) Ali
D) Umar

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8. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is referred to as the Seal of the Prophets in which Surah?

A) Al-Anfal
B) Al-Ahzab
C) Al-Baqarah
D) Al-Ma’idah

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9. The Prophet’s migration to Medina occurred in which year?

A) 610 AD
B) 622 AD
C) 630 AD
D) 632 AD

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10. Which of the following is a collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

A) Quran
B) Sunnah
C) Tafsir
D) Fiqh

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11. The first caliph of Islam was:

A) Ali
B) Umar
C) Abu Bakr
D) Uthman

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12. The Battle of Badr was fought in which year?

A) 624 AD
B) 625 AD
C) 626 AD
D) 627 AD

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13. Which caliph is known for compiling the Quran into a single book?

A) Abu Bakr
B) Umar
C) Uthman
D) Ali

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14. The concept of Zakat is related to:

A) Fasting
B) Prayer
C) Charity
D) Pilgrimage

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15. The term “Jihad” means:

A) War
B) Struggle
C) Peace
D) Faith

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16. The Quran was revealed in which language?

A) Arabic
B) Persian
C) Hebrew
D) Urdu

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17. The month of fasting in Islam is called:

A) Ramadan
B) Shawwal
C) Muharram
D) Safar

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18. The pilgrimage to Mecca is known as:

A) Hajj
B) Umrah
C) Zakat
D) Sawm

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19. The last Battle fought by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was:

A) Battle of Uhud
B) Battle of Badr
C) Battle of Hunayn
D) Battle of Tabuk

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20. The Islamic calendar is based on:

A) Solar months
B) Lunar months
C) Both Solar and Lunar
D) None of the above

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21. The Quran mentions how many times the word “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah)?

A) 100
B) 114
C) 124
D) 200

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22. Which Surah is known as the heart of the Quran?

A) Al-Fatiha
B) Al-Baqarah
C) Yasin
D) Al-Ikhlas

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23. The term “Hadith” refers to:

A) The Quran
B) Sayings of the Prophet
C) Islamic law
D) Prayer rituals

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24. The major Islamic festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan is:

A) Eid ul-Fitr
B) Eid ul-Adha
C) Mawlid
D) Ashura

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25. Which companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is known for his role in the Battle of Uhud?

A) Abu Bakr
B) Umar
C) Hamza
D) Ali

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26. The first woman to embrace Islam was:

A) Fatima
B) Aisha
C) Khadijah
D) Zainab

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27. The concept of fasting during Ramadan is to:

A) Increase wealth
B) Gain knowledge
C) Achieve self-discipline
D) Show off piety

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28. The major battle fought between Muslims and Meccans was known as:

A) Battle of Uhud
B) Battle of Badr
C) Battle of Khandaq
D) Battle of Mu’tah

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29. The Quran is often referred to as:

A) Al-Kitab
B) Al-Baqarah
C) Al-Sunnah
D) Al-Hadith

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30. The Islamic month during which Hajj is performed is:

A) Ramadan
B) Dhul-Hijjah
C) Muharram
D) Safar

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31. The first mosque built in Islam is:

A) Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
B) Al-Masjid al-Haram
C) Quba Mosque
D) Al-Aqsa Mosque

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32. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which city?

A) Medina
B) Mecca
C) Ta’if
D) Jerusalem

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33. The number of chapters (Surahs) in the Quran that start with the phrase “Bismillah” is:

A) 113
B) 114
C) 99
D) 100

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34. Which Caliph is known for establishing a comprehensive judicial system in Islam?

A) Abu Bakr
B) Umar
C) Uthman
D) Ali

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35. The Battle of Khandaq was primarily a defensive battle fought by Muslims against:

A) Romans
B) Meccans
C) Persians
D) Byzantines

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36. Which Surah is often recited for protection from evil?

A) Al-Fatiha
B) Al-Baqarah
C) Al-Ikhlas
D) Al-Falaq

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37. The term “Arkan-e-Islam” refers to:

A) Laws of Islam
B) Pillars of Islam
C) Ethics in Islam
D) Festivals in Islam

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38. The number of obligatory prayers (Salah) in a day is:

A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

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39. The Islamic practice of charity is known as:

A) Sadaqah
B) Zakat
C) Khums
D) Fitrana

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40. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation at the age of:

A) 25
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50

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41. The number of obligatory fasts in Ramadan is:

A) 29
B) 30
C) 31
D) 32

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42. The Prophet’s uncle who supported him during his early days was:

A) Abu Talib
B) Hamza
C) Abbas
D) Zubair

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43. The term “Ummah” refers to:

A) Community of believers
B) Non-believers
C) Scholars of Islam
D) Leaders in Islam

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44. The Battle of Tabuk was significant due to:

A) Its large number of casualties
B) Its outcome led to the conquest of Mecca
C) The threat posed by the Byzantine Empire
D) The role of women in the battle

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45. The Quran is written in:

A) Prose
B) Poetry
C) Both
D) Neither

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46. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was known for his:

A) Wealth
B) Wisdom
C) Strength
D) None of the above

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47. The Quran mentions how many prophets?

A) 25
B) 40
C) 50
D) 100

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48. The Prophet’s final sermon emphasized:

A) The importance of wealth
B) The unity of Muslims
C) The importance of trade
D) The superiority of tribes

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49. The first major Islamic scholarship center was established in:

A) Mecca
B) Medina
C) Cairo
D) Baghdad

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50. The Islamic term for the community of believers is:

A) Ummah
B) Nation
C) Society
D) State

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51. The major sin in Islam is:

A) Theft
B) Adultery
C) Shirk (associating partners with Allah)
D) Lying

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52. The Quran instructs Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in a lifetime if they are:

A) Able
B) Wealthy
C) Young
D) Healthy

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53. The month of Muharram is significant for:

A) Fasting
B) Hajj
C) Mourning for Imam Hussain
D) Charity

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54. The treaty that allowed Muslims to perform Hajj peacefully was:

A) Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
B) Treaty of Medina
C) Treaty of Khaybar
D) Treaty of Badr

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55. Which of the following is a type of prayer in Islam?

A) Salah
B) Sawm
C) Zakat
D) Hajj

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56. The Islamic practice of fasting (Sawm) is observed during which month?

A) Shawwal
B) Rajab
C) Ramadan
D) Dhul-Qi’dah

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57. Which of the following was NOT one of the Rightly Guided Caliphs?

A) Ali
B) Umar
C) Uthman
D) Yazid

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58. The first Islamic city established was:

A) Mecca
B) Medina
C) Kufa
D) Basra

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59. The term “Sunnah” refers to:

A) The Quran
B) The actions of the Prophet
C) Islamic laws
D) Ethics in Islam

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60. The concept of the afterlife in Islam is referred to as:

A) Jannah
B) Jahannam
C) Akhirah
D) Barzakh

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61. The Battle of Uhud was fought against the:

A) Romans
B) Meccans
C) Persians
D) Byzantines

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62. The major source of Islamic law is:

A) Hadith
B) Ijtihad
C) Quran
D) All of the above

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63. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed Hajj for the first time in:

A) 622 AD
B) 629 AD
C) 630 AD
D) 632 AD

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64. The city of Jerusalem is significant in Islam because it is home to:

A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) The Kaaba
C) The Dome of the Rock
D) Both A and C

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65. The major festivals in Islam include:

A) Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha
B) Ramadan and Hajj
C) Mawlid and Ashura
D) Both A and C

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66. The first caliph to be assassinated was:

A) Ali
B) Uthman
C) Abu Bakr
D) Umar

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67. The last battle fought by Ali, the fourth caliph, was:

A) Battle of Nahrawan
B) Battle of Kufa
C) Battle of Siffin
D) Battle of Badr

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68. The Islamic term for non-Muslims living in an Islamic state is:

A) Kafir
B) Dhimmi
C) Murtad
D) Ahl al-Kitab

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69. Which of the following is considered a miracle of the Quran?

A) Its literary style
B) Its scientific accuracy
C) Its preservation
D) All of the above

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70. The primary purpose of Zakat is to:

A) Support the rich
B) Help the needy
C) Show off wealth
D) Pay for Hajj

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71. The Surah that begins with “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful” is:

A) Al-Fatiha
B) Al-Baqarah
C) Al-Ikhlas
D) Al-Nas

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72. The Islamic view of Jesus (Isa) is that he is:

A) The son of God
B) A prophet
C) A divine being
D) None of the above

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73. The phrase “Allah-u-Akbar” means:

A) Allah is Great
B) There is no god but Allah
C) Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
D) Praise be to Allah

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74. The practice of seeking knowledge is considered:

A) Optional
B) Mandatory for every Muslim
C) Only for scholars
D) Not important

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75. The term “Salat” refers to:

A) Fasting
B) Charity
C) Prayer
D) Pilgrimage

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76. The concept of “Tawheed” in Islam refers to:

A) Polytheism
B) Monotheism
C) Shirk
D) Idolatry

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77. The time period of the Rightly Guided Caliphs is known as:

A) The Golden Age
B) The Era of Enlightenment
C) The Age of Ignorance
D) The Caliphate Period

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78. The first battle in Islam was:

A) Battle of Uhud
B) Battle of Badr
C) Battle of Khandaq
D) Battle of Badr al-Kubra

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79. The major theological school of thought in Sunni Islam is:

A) Shia
B) Hanafi
C) Maliki
D) Hanbali

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80. The Quranic verse “La ikraha fi al-din” means:

A) There is no compulsion in religion
B) Islam is the only religion
C) All religions are equal
D) Faith is necessary

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81. The Quran encourages the pursuit of:

A) Wealth
B) Knowledge
C) Power
D) Fame

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82. The Islamic concept of justice is rooted in:

A) Revenge
B) Equality
C) Power
D) Wealth

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83. The main purpose of the Quran is to:

A) Provide historical accounts
B) Serve as a guide for humanity
C) Promote culture
D) Ensure political control

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84. The Quran mentions how many chapters named after prophets?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 12
D) 14

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85. The Islamic practice of community prayer on Fridays is called:

A) Jummah
B) Salat al-Fajr
C) Salat al-Dhuhr
D) Salat al-Maghrib

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86. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is known for his:

A) Military strategies
B) Fairness and justice
C) Wealth accumulation
D) Political maneuvering

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87. The role of women in early Islam is exemplified by:

A) Khadijah
B) Aisha
C) Fatima
D) All of the above

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88. The Quran teaches that all human beings are:

A) Born sinful
B) Created equal
C) Superior to animals
D) Inferior to angels

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89. The Islamic legal code is known as:

A) Fiqh
B) Sharia
C) Halal
D) Ijtihad

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90. The term “Hadith Qudsi” refers to:

A) Narrations of the Prophet
B) Divine sayings
C) Historical events
D) Legal rulings

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91. The Islamic practice of seeking forgiveness is known as:

A) Tawbah
B) Istighfar
C) Dhikr
D) Salah

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92. The first Islamic empire was established by:

A) The Umayyads
B) The Abbasids
C) The Rashidun
D) The Ottomans

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93. The Quranic chapter that emphasizes social justice is:

A) Al-Fatiha
B) Al-Baqarah
C) Al-Nisa
D) Al-Ma’idah

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94. The primary duty of a Muslim is:

A) To pray
B) To follow the Sunnah
C) To believe in Allah and His Messenger
D) To give charity

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95. The term “Ahl al-Kitab” refers to:

A) People of the Book
B) Non-believers
C) Idolaters
D) Polytheists

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96. The Islamic practice of greeting each other is done with:

A) Hello
B) Namaste
C) Assalamu Alaikum
D) Shalom

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97. The Surah known for discussing the signs of Allah is:

A) Al-Baqarah
B) Al-Imran
C) Al-Anfal
D) Al-Rahman

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98. The Quran states that Allah created human beings from:

A) Water
B) Clay
C) Fire
D) Light

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99. The Islamic term for striving in the way of Allah is:

A) Jihad
B) Ijtihad
C) Tafsir
D) Fiqh

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100. The Quran emphasizes the importance of:

A) Wealth accumulation
B) Power
C) Knowledge and understanding
D) Fame

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