Most repeated Islamiat MCQs with 50 solved questions

Most Repeated Islamiat MCQs – 50 Questions with Answers

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Practice these 50 most repeated Islamiat MCQs compiled from frequently tested themes in PPSC, FPSC, FGEI, ASF, ETEA and other one-paper exams. Every question has 4 options, a verified answer and a detailed, original explanation — not just a tick — so you can revise concepts rather than ratta. “Most repeated” means commonly encountered topics (Quran, Hadith, Seerah, Fiqh, Islamic History); it does not guarantee any question will appear in a future exam.

How to Use: Do 10 MCQs at a time, check answers with explanations, then revise weak topics from the links below. All explanations are original and written in simple wording.

Most Repeated Islamiat MCQs — 50 Questions with Detailed Explanations

Q1. The Holy Quran was revealed over a period of?

A) 23 years

B) 20 years

C) 25 years

D) 30 years

Answer: A) 23 years

Explanation: The Quran was revealed gradually from 610 AD (first revelation in Cave Hira) to 632 AD over 23 years — 13 years in Makkah and 10 years in Medina.

Q2. First revelation was from which Surah?

A) Surah Al-Alaq

B) Surah Al-Fatiha

C) Surah Al-Baqarah

D) Surah Yaseen

Answer: A) Surah Al-Alaq

Explanation: First 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed in Cave Hira: “Iqra bismi rabbikallazi khalaq…”

Q3. Which Surah is called Umm-ul-Kitab?

A) Surah Al-Fatiha

B) Surah Al-Baqarah

C) Surah Yaseen

D) Surah Al-Ikhlas

Answer: A) Surah Al-Fatiha

Explanation: Also called Al-Hamd, it is the opening chapter and is recited in every rakah of prayer.

Q4. How many verses are there in Surah Al-Baqarah?

A) 286

B) 200

C) 220

D) 176

Answer: A) 286

Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah with 286 verses and 40 Rukus.

Q5. In which year was fasting in Ramadan made obligatory?

A) 2 AH

B) 1 AH

C) 3 AH

D) 5 AH

Answer: A) 2 AH

Explanation: Fasting was prescribed in Sha’ban 2 AH, shortly before the Battle of Badr, as mentioned in Quran 2:183.

Q6. The Battle of Badr was fought in?

A) 2 AH

B) 3 AH

C) 5 AH

D) 6 AH

Answer: A) 2 AH

Explanation: Fought on 17 Ramadan 2 AH (13 March 624 AD) between 313 Muslims and about 1000 Quraish.

Q7. Battle of Uhud was fought in?

A) 3 AH

B) 2 AH

C) 4 AH

D) 5 AH

Answer: A) 3 AH

Explanation: Fought in Shawwal 3 AH (625 AD) near Mount Uhud; 70 companions were martyred.

Q8. Battle of Khandaq (Ahzab) was fought in?

A) 5 AH

B) 2 AH

C) 3 AH

D) 6 AH

Answer: A) 5 AH

Explanation: Also called Battle of the Trench, fought in 5 AH (627 AD) when a trench was dug around Medina on Salman Farsi’s advice.

Q9. Treaty of Hudaibiyah took place in?

A) 6 AH

B) 5 AH

C) 7 AH

D) 8 AH

Answer: A) 6 AH

Explanation: A 10-year truce signed in Dhu al-Qi’dah 6 AH (628 AD) between the Muslims and Quraish at Hudaibiyah.

Q10. Conquest of Makkah took place in?

A) 8 AH

B) 6 AH

C) 7 AH

D) 10 AH

Answer: A) 8 AH

Explanation: Makkah was conquered on 20 Ramadan 8 AH (January 630 AD) without major bloodshed.

Q11. Hajj was performed by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in?

A) 10 AH

B) 9 AH

C) 8 AH

D) 11 AH

Answer: A) 10 AH

Explanation: The only Hajj, Hajjat-ul-Wida, was performed in 10 AH with over 100,000 companions.

Q12. Which month is called Sayyid-ul-Shahoor?

A) Ramadan

B) Rajab

C) Shaban

D) Muharram

Answer: A) Ramadan

Explanation: Ramadan is called Sayyid-ul-Shahoor (Leader of months) due to its superiority and blessings.

Q13. How many Hajj did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) perform?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

Answer: A) One

Explanation: Only one Hajj (Hajjat-ul-Wida) after Hijra; he performed 4 Umrahs.

Q14. Which Surah is called Aroos-ul-Quran?

A) Surah Ar-Rahman

B) Surah Al-Baqarah

C) Surah Yaseen

D) Surah Al-Fatiha

Answer: A) Surah Ar-Rahman

Explanation: Called Bride of the Quran for its eloquence and repeated verse “Fabi ayyi ala-i rabbikuma tukazziban”.

Q15. Which Surah is called the heart of the Quran?

A) Surah Yaseen

B) Surah Rahman

C) Surah Al-Mulk

D) Surah Al-Baqarah

Answer: A) Surah Yaseen

Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Verily everything has a heart, and the heart of the Quran is Yaseen.”

Q16. How many Sujood are there in the Holy Quran?

A) 14

B) 13

C) 15

D) 12

Answer: A) 14

Explanation: There are 14 places of Sajda-e-Tilawat; Hanafi counts 14, Shafi’i counts 15 (including Surah Hajj second sajda).

Q17. Which Prophet is called Khalil-ullah?

A) Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)

B) Hazrat Musa (A.S)

C) Hazrat Isa (A.S)

D) Hazrat Nuh (A.S)

Answer: A) Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)

Explanation: Khalil-ullah means Friend of Allah — title of Ibrahim (A.S) for his sacrifice and devotion.

Q18. Which Prophet is called Kalim-ullah?

A) Hazrat Musa (A.S)

B) Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)

C) Hazrat Isa (A.S)

D) Hazrat Dawud (A.S)

Answer: A) Hazrat Musa (A.S)

Explanation: Kalim-ullah means One who spoke with Allah — Musa (A.S) spoke to Allah on Mount Sinai (Koh-e-Toor).

Q19. Which Prophet is called Rooh-ullah?

A) Hazrat Isa (A.S)

B) Hazrat Musa (A.S)

C) Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)

D) Hazrat Adam (A.S)

Answer: A) Hazrat Isa (A.S)

Explanation: Rooh-ullah means Spirit of Allah — title of Isa (A.S) as mentioned in Quran 4:171.

Q20. Who was the first Khalifa of Islam?

A) Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A)

B) Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A)

C) Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

D) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A)

Explanation: First Rashidun Caliph (632–634 AD), companion of the Prophet (PBUH) in the Cave of Thawr.

Q21. Who was the second Khalifa of Islam?

A) Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A)

B) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

C) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

D) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A)

Explanation: Second Caliph (634–644 AD), known as Al-Farooq for distinguishing truth from falsehood; established Hijri calendar and administrative reforms.

Q22. Who compiled the Holy Quran in book form?

A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) / Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (R.A)

B) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

C) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

D) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) / Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (R.A)

Explanation: After the Battle of Yamama, Abu Bakr ordered Zaid bin Sabit to compile the Quran in one Mushaf; Usman later standardized copies.

Q23. Which Khalifa standardized the Quranic script (Qiraat)?

A) Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

B) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

C) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

D) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

Explanation: Usman (R.A) prepared 7 standardized copies (Mushaf-e-Usmani) and sent to major cities to unify recitation.

Q24. How many obligatory prayers (Faraz) are there per day?

A) 5

B) 3

C) 6

D) 4

Answer: A) 5

Explanation: Fajr (2), Zuhr (4), Asr (4), Maghrib (3), Isha (4) — total 17 rakahs Faraz per day.

Q25. Zakat was made obligatory in?

A) 2 AH

B) 1 AH

C) 3 AH

D) 5 AH

Answer: A) 2 AH

Explanation: Zakat was prescribed in Medina in 2 AH with detailed Nisab and rates.

Q26. Which month comes first in the Islamic calendar?

A) Muharram

B) Safar

C) Rabi-ul-Awwal

D) Rajab

Answer: A) Muharram

Explanation: Islamic Hijri calendar starts with Muharram, followed by Safar, Rabi-ul-Awwal etc.

Q27. How many Ayaat-e-Sajda are there in the Quran?

A) 14

B) 15

C) 13

D) 16

Answer: A) 14

Explanation: 14 places where prostration is recommended; Hanafi counts 14, Shafi’i 15.

Q28. Which is the shortest Surah in the Holy Quran?

A) Surah Al-Kausar

B) Surah Al-Ikhlas

C) Surah Al-Asr

D) Surah Al-Feel

Answer: A) Surah Al-Kausar

Explanation: Surah Al-Kausar (108) has 3 verses and is the shortest; Al-Asr and Al-Ikhlas have also 3-4 verses but Kausar is shortest by words.

Q29. Which Surah is called the “Bride of the Quran”?

A) Surah Ar-Rahman

B) Surah Yaseen

C) Surah Al-Mulk

D) Surah Al-Fatiha

Answer: A) Surah Ar-Rahman

Explanation: Called Aroos-ul-Quran for its eloquence and repeated refrain “Fabi ayyi ala-i rabbikuma tukazziban”.

Q30. Which battle is called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab?

A) Battle of Khandaq

B) Battle of Badr

C) Battle of Uhud

D) Battle of Tabuk

Answer: A) Battle of Khandaq

Explanation: Ghazwa-e-Ahzab (Confederates) is the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) in 5 AH.

Q31. Who was the first to accept Islam among men?

A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

B) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

C) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

D) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

Explanation: First adult free man to accept Islam; among children it was Ali (R.A) and among women Khadija (R.A).

Q32. Who was the first to accept Islam among children?

A) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

B) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

C) Hazrat Zaid (R.A)

D) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Explanation: Ali (R.A) was about 10 years old when he accepted Islam.

Q33. Who is called “Saif-ullah” (Sword of Allah)?

A) Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)

B) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

C) Hazrat Hamza (R.A)

D) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)

Explanation: Title given by the Prophet (PBUH) for his bravery; he was undefeated in battles.

Q34. Which Caliph introduced the Hijri calendar?

A) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

B) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

C) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

D) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

Explanation: Hijri calendar was started in 17 AH on Umar’s (R.A) suggestion, with Year 1 as the year of Hijra.

Q35. How many times did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) perform Umrah?

A) 4

B) 1

C) 2

D) 3

Answer: A) 4

Explanation: Four Umrahs: Hudaibiyah (6 AH, not completed), Qaza (7 AH), Ja’rana (8 AH) and with Hajj (10 AH).

Q36. Which is the most repeated Surah in the Holy Quran?

A) Surah Al-Fatiha

B) Surah Al-Ikhlas

C) Surah Al-Baqarah

D) Surah Yaseen

Answer: A) Surah Al-Fatiha

Explanation: Recited at least 17 times daily in prayers, so it is the most repeated Surah.

Q37. Who is called “Abu Turab”?

A) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

B) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

C) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

D) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) called Ali (R.A) “Abu Turab” (Father of Dust) when he found him sleeping on the dust.

Q38. Which Sahabi is called “Zun-Noorain”?

A) Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

B) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

D) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

Explanation: He married two daughters of the Prophet (PBUH) — Ruqayyah (R.A) and after her demise, Umm Kulsoom (R.A) — so he is Possessor of Two Lights.

Q39. How many pillars of Islam are there?

A) 5

B) 6

C) 4

D) 3

Answer: A) 5

Explanation: Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm (fasting) and Hajj — the five pillars.

Q40. Which angel is responsible for bringing revelations?

A) Hazrat Jibrael (A.S)

B) Hazrat Mikael (A.S)

C) Hazrat Israfeel (A.S)

D) Hazrat Izraeel (A.S)

Answer: A) Hazrat Jibrael (A.S)

Explanation: Jibrael (A.S) brought the Quran and other revelations to the Prophets.

Q41. What is the meaning of “Islam”?

A) Submission to Allah / Peace

B) Prayer

C) Charity

D) Pilgrimage

Answer: A) Submission to Allah / Peace

Explanation: Islam comes from root S-L-M meaning submission and peace — complete submission to Allah’s will.

Q42. On which night was the Quran first revealed?

A) Lailat-ul-Qadr

B) Lailat-ul-Meraj

C) Lailat-ul-Baraat

D) Night of Hajj

Answer: A) Lailat-ul-Qadr

Explanation: Quran says “Indeed, We sent the Quran down during the Night of Decree” (97:1), in Ramadan.

Q43. How many Makki Surahs are there (approx)?

A) 86

B) 28

C) 114

D) 30

Answer: A) 86

Explanation: 86 Makki Surahs (revealed before Hijra) and 28 Madani Surahs (after Hijra) = 114 total.

Q44. How many Madani Surahs are there (approx)?

A) 28

B) 86

C) 30

D) 40

Answer: A) 28

Explanation: 28 Madani Surahs were revealed after Hijra in Medina.

Q45. Which mosque is called Masjid-e-Haram?

A) Kaaba (Makkah)

B) Masjid-e-Nabvi (Medina)

C) Masjid-e-Aqsa

D) Masjid-e-Quba

Answer: A) Kaaba (Makkah)

Explanation: Masjid al-Haram surrounds the Kaaba in Makkah; it is the holiest mosque in Islam.

Q46. What is the meaning of “Tayammum”?

A) Dry ablution with clean soil/dust

B) Washing with water

C) Pilgrimage

D) Fasting

Answer: A) Dry ablution with clean soil/dust

Explanation: Tayammum is performed when water is not available or its use is harmful, by striking hands on clean soil and wiping face and hands.

Q47. What is the Nisab for Zakat on gold?

A) 7.5 Tolas (87.48 grams)

B) 52.5 Tolas

C) 10 Tolas

D) 5 Tolas

Answer: A) 7.5 Tolas (87.48 grams)

Explanation: If a person owns 7.5 tolas of gold or its value for a lunar year, Zakat (2.5%) becomes obligatory.

Q48. What is Ashura?

A) 10th of Muharram

B) 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal

C) 27th of Rajab

D) 15th of Shaban

Answer: A) 10th of Muharram

Explanation: Ashura is the 10th of Muharram; Hazrat Hussain (R.A) was martyred at Karbala on this day in 61 AH.

Q49. Which Caliph is called “Ghani”?

A) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

B) Hazrat Umar (R.A)

C) Hazrat Ali (R.A)

D) Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

Answer: A) Hazrat Usman (R.A)

Explanation: Ghani means generous; Usman (R.A) was known for his generosity, especially in financing the Battle of Tabuk.

Q50. Who was the last Prophet of Islam?

A) Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)

B) Hazrat Isa (A.S)

C) Hazrat Musa (A.S)

D) Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)

Answer: A) Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)

Explanation: He is Khatam-un-Nabiyeen (Seal of the Prophets), no prophet will come after him (Quran 33:40).

How to Use These 50 MCQs

  1. Do 10 MCQs at a time — read the explanation, don’t just memorize the tick.
  2. Mark weak topics (e.g., Seerah, Quran, Fiqh) and revise from standard Islamic Studies books.
  3. Re-attempt after 3 days — spaced revision works best for one-paper exams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these 50 Islamiat MCQs guaranteed to repeat?

No. “Most repeated” means frequently seen topics in past papers, not a leak. Exams can change syllabus anytime.

Which exams benefit from these 50 MCQs?

PPSC, FPSC, FGEI, ASF, ETEA, Punjab Police and other one-paper MCQs exams with an Islamiat portion.

How should I memorize for best retention?

Do small batches with explanations, flag wrong answers, and revise weak batches after 3 days — not all 50 at once.

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