1. Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) was awarded the title of 'Saifullah' (The Sword of Allah)?
Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (R.A) was given this title by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after the Battle of Mu'tah for his exceptional military strategy.
2. Which Surah of the Holy Quran is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?
Surah Yaseen is referred to as the 'Heart of the Quran' (Qalb-ul-Quran) as mentioned in various Hadiths regarding its spiritual significance.
3. The Battle of Badr was fought in which year of the Hijri calendar?
The Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 A.H. It was the first major battle between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
4. Who was the first Muazzin of Islam?
Hazrat Bilal (R.A) was appointed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the first person to call the Adhan (call to prayer).
5. Which Prophet is known by the title 'Abul Bashar Sani'?
Hazrat Nuh (A.S) is called 'Abul Bashar Sani' (The Second Father of Mankind) because humanity restarted from his descendants after the Great Flood.
6. How many Sajdahs (prostrations) are there in the Holy Quran?
There are 14 verses in the Holy Quran where prostration (Sajdah al-Tilawah) becomes mandatory or recommended upon recitation.
7. Which Surah of the Quran does not start with 'Bismillah'?
Surah Al-Taubah (also known as Bara'at) is the only Surah in the Quran that does not begin with Bismillah.
8. In which year was Hajj made compulsory (Fard)?
Hajj was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. The Prophet (PBUH) performed his only Hajj in 10 A.H.
9. What is the total number of Makki Surahs in the Holy Quran?
There are 86 Makki Surahs (revealed before Hijrah) and 28 Madni Surahs (revealed after Hijrah) in the Quran.
10. Who was the first woman to embrace Islam?
Hazrat Khadija (R.A), the first wife of the Prophet (PBUH), was the first person to accept Islam.
11. The 'Treaty of Hudaibiya' was signed in which Hijri year?
The Treaty of Hudaibiya was a pivotal 10-year peace agreement signed between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraish of Makkah in 6 A.H.
12. Which Surah is called 'Umm-ul-Kitab'?
Surah Al-Fatiha is known as 'Umm-ul-Kitab' (The Mother of the Book) because it summarizes the core message of the Quran.
13. What is the literal meaning of the word 'Zakat'?
The word 'Zakat' means to purify or to grow. It signifies the purification of wealth by giving a portion to the needy.
14. Which Prophet is called 'Kaleemullah'?
Hazrat Musa (A.S) is called 'Kaleemullah' because he had the unique honor of speaking directly with Allah on Mount Sinai.
15. The 'Misaq-e-Madina' (Charter of Madina) was signed between Muslims and which other group?
The Charter of Madinah was a formal agreement between Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and all of the significant tribes and families of Yathrib (Madinah), including Jews, Pagans, and Muslims.
16. Who is known as 'Jami-ul-Quran' (The Collector of the Quran)?
Hazrat Uthman (R.A) is called 'Jami-ul-Quran' because he standardized the Quranic text and distributed official copies to different parts of the Islamic empire.
17. In which Ghazwa did the Prophet (PBUH) lose his teeth?
During the Battle of Uhud (3 A.H.), the Prophet (PBUH) was injured, and two of his teeth were martyred.
18. What is the number of 'Manzils' in the Holy Quran?
The Quran is divided into 7 Manzils to facilitate the completion of its recitation in one week.
19. Which city is called the 'City of Prophets'?
Jerusalem is often called the 'City of Prophets' because many Prophets of Allah lived or were sent there.
20. 'Namaz-e-Kusoof' is offered at the time of:
Salat-ul-Kusoof is offered during a Solar Eclipse, while Salat-ul-Khusoof is offered during a Lunar Eclipse.
21. Who was the foster mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Hazrat Halima Sadia (R.A) from the tribe of Banu Sa'ad took care of the Prophet (PBUH) during his infancy in the desert.
22. Which companion was the first commander of the Islamic Navy?
Hazrat Ameer Muawiyah (R.A) established the first Islamic Navy during the Caliphate of Hazrat Uthman (R.A).
23. The 'Sahih-al-Bukhari' was compiled by:
Imam Bukhari's real name was Muhammad bin Ismail. His collection is considered the most authentic book after the Quran.
24. How many years did the revelation of the Quran take?
The revelation of the Holy Quran began when the Prophet (PBUH) was 40 and continued until his death at age 63, totaling approximately 23 years.
25. Which Surah is known as 'Aroos-ul-Quran' (Bride of the Quran)?
Surah Ar-Rahman is called the 'Bride of the Quran' because of its rhythmic beauty and the description of Allah's blessings.
26. Who was the leader of the non-believers in the Battle of Badr?
Abu Jahl was the commander of the Quraish army in Badr and was killed during the battle.
27. What is the Nisab of Zakat for Gold?
The Nisab for Gold is 7.5 Tolas (approx 87.48 grams), and for Silver, it is 52.5 Tolas (approx 612.36 grams).
28. Which Prophet's nation was destroyed by a rain of stones?
The people of Sodom (nation of Hazrat Lut A.S) were destroyed by a rain of brimstone and an earthquake due to their transgressions.
29. The 'First Migration' of Muslims was to which country?
In the 5th year of Prophethood, a group of Muslims migrated to Abyssinia to escape the persecution of the Quraish.
30. Who is the author of 'Al-Muwatta'?
Al-Muwatta is one of the earliest and most famous collections of Hadith and Fiqh, compiled by Imam Malik bin Anas.
31. Which angel is responsible for blowing the trumpet (Soor) on Judgement Day?
Hazrat Israfil (A.S) is the angel who will blow the trumpet to signal the end of the world and the beginning of the Day of Resurrection.
32. How many times is the name 'Ahmad' mentioned in the Holy Quran?
The name 'Ahmad' is mentioned once (Surah As-Saff), while the name 'Muhammad' is mentioned four times in the Quran.
33. Which companion was the first Caliph of Islam?
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A) was elected as the first Caliph of the Muslims after the passing of the Prophet (PBUH) in 11 A.H.
34. What was the name of the camel on which the Prophet (PBUH) traveled during Hijrah?
Al-Qaswa was the name of the Prophet's (PBUH) favorite camel, which he rode during the migration to Madinah and the Conquest of Makkah.
35. Which Surah of the Quran contains two 'Bismillahs'?
Surah Al-Namal has one Bismillah at the beginning and another in verse 30, within the letter sent by Prophet Sulaiman (A.S) to the Queen of Sheba.
36. Who killed Hamza (R.A) in the Battle of Uhud?
Wahshi bin Harb, a slave, killed Hazrat Hamza (R.A) on the orders of Hind bint Utbah. Wahshi later embraced Islam.
37. The objective of 'Fast' (Roza) is mentioned in the Quran as:
In Surah Al-Baqarah, Allah states that fasting is prescribed so that you may attain 'Taqwa' (God-consciousness/Piety).
38. Which Prophet is known as 'Zun-Noon' (The Man of the Fish)?
Hazrat Yunus (A.S) is called 'Zun-Noon' or 'Sahib-ul-Hoot' because he was swallowed by a large fish and remained in its belly for three days.
39. What is the total number of Ghazwas (battles led by the Prophet PBUH)?
There are 27 Ghazwas (battles in which the Prophet PBUH personally participated) and many more 'Sariyahs' (expeditions led by others).
40. Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)?
Hazrat Aisha (R.A) was the daughter of the first Caliph, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A). She is known for her immense knowledge of Hadith.
41. The first migration to Abyssinia took place in which year of Prophethood?
The first migration to Abyssinia (Hijrah-e-Habsha) occurred in the 5th year of Nabuwat (approx. 615 AD) with 15 Muslims.
42. Which Prophet's name is mentioned most frequently in the Quran?
Hazrat Musa (A.S) is mentioned 136 times in the Holy Quran, more than any other Prophet.
43. In which Surah is the 'Miraj' (Night Journey) mentioned?
The first verse of Surah Al-Isra describes the journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, while Surah Al-Najm provides details of the ascent to the heavens.
44. Who was the first martyr (Shaheed) of Islam?
Hazrat Sumayya (R.A), the mother of Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir, was the first person to be martyred for Islam in Makkah.
45. What is the meaning of 'Al-Furqan'?
'Al-Furqan' means 'The Criterion' that distinguishes between right and wrong. It is one of the names of the Holy Quran.
46. Bait-ul-Rizwan was taken to avenge the rumored death of which companion?
The Prophet (PBUH) took the pledge (Bait-ul-Rizwan) under a tree when a rumor spread that Hazrat Uthman (R.A) had been killed by the Quraish.
47. Which Surah is called 'The Shortest Surah' of the Quran?
Surah Al-Kauthar is the shortest Surah in the Quran, consisting of only 3 verses.
48. How many Takbeers are there in Namaz-e-Janaza (Funeral Prayer)?
Namaz-e-Janaza consists of 4 Takbeers. There is no Ruku or Sujood in this prayer.
49. Who was the first person to compile the Quran in a book format?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) ordered the first compilation of the Quran into a single volume after the Battle of Yamama, where many Huffaz were martyred.
50. What is the first pillar of Islam?
The first pillar of Islam is the Shahadah (Declaration of Faith): "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger."
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