Islamic Studies/Islamiat MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
What is the significance of breaking the fast immediately at sunset?
Answer:
It follows the Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged breaking the fast immediately at sunset without delay.
2
Who must pay fidyah during Ramadan?
Answer:
Those permanently unable to fast
Fidyah is paid by those permanently unable to fast, such as the elderly or chronically ill.
3
What is the fast on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah called?
Answer:
Arafah fast
The fast of Arafah, on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, expiates the sins of the past and coming year for non-pilgrims.
4
What is the fast called that is observed on the 10th of Muharram?
Answer:
Ashura fast
The fast of Ashura (10th Muharram) expiates the sins of the previous year.
5
What is the term for voluntary (non-obligatory) fasting?
Answer:
Nafl
Nafl refers to voluntary fasts, such as fasting on Mondays and Thursdays.
6
What is the ruling on fasting on Fridays alone?
Answer:
Prohibited unless combined with a day before or after
The Prophet ﷺ forbade fasting on Fridays alone unless combined with Thursday or Saturday.
7
What is the ruling for fasting on the two Eids?
Answer:
Forbidden
Fasting on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha is prohibited (haram).
8
How many days of fasting are recommended after Ramadan?
Answer:
Six days of Shawwal
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever fasts six days of Shawwal after Ramadan gets the reward of fasting the whole year.
9
What is the purpose of fasting according to Qur’an 2:183?
Answer:
To increase taqwa (God-consciousness)
The Qur’an says: '...that you may attain taqwa (piety).' (2:183)
10
Which of the following does NOT invalidate fasting?
Answer:
Using miswak (tooth-stick)
Using miswak does not invalidate fasting; the Prophet ﷺ used it while fasting.