Here are 100 important Islamic MCQs in English for PPSC and other competitive exams

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Here are 100 important Islamic MCQs in English for PPSC and other competitive exams

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### **Quran & Revelation**
1. How many Surahs are there in the Quran? **(114)**
2. How many Juz (Parts) are there in the Quran? **(30)**
3. Which is the longest Surah of the Quran? **(Surah Al-Baqarah)**
4. Which is the shortest Surah of the Quran? **(Surah Al-Kawthar)**
5. How many total verses are there in the Quran? **(6,236 without Bismillah count)**
6. What was the first revelation? **(Iqra – Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1)**
7. In which year did the first revelation occur? **(610 CE, Cave Hira)**
8. Who compiled the Quran in book form first? **(Abu Bakr Siddiq RA)**
9. Which Prophet is mentioned most in the Quran? **(Prophet Musa AS)**
10. Who is called "Dhul-Nun" in the Quran? **(Prophet Yunus AS)**

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### **Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ**
11. Where was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born? **(Makkah, 570 CE)**
12. What was his mother’s name? **(Amina bint Wahb)**
13. What was his father’s name? **(Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib)**
14. Who raised the Prophet after his mother’s death? **(His grandfather Abdul Muttalib, then uncle Abu Talib)**
15. Who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? **(Khadija RA)**
16. In which year did the Prophet migrate to Madinah? **(622 CE, 1st Hijri)**
17. Who was the first woman to accept Islam? **(Khadija RA)**
18. How many wives did the Prophet have? **(11)**
19. Who was the youngest son of the Prophet? **(Ibrahim RA)**
20. How many Hajj did the Prophet perform? **(1 – Farewell Hajj, 10 AH)**

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### **Companions & Caliphs**
21. Who was the first Caliph of Islam? **(Abu Bakr Siddiq RA)**
22. What was the title of Umar RA? **(Al-Farooq – The Just One)**
23. What was the title of Uthman RA? **(Dhul-Nurain – The Possessor of Two Lights)**
24. What was the famous title of Ali RA? **(Al-Murtaza – The Chosen One)**
25. What was the title of Khalid bin Walid RA? **(Saifullah – The Sword of Allah)**
26. Who was the first man to accept Islam? **(Abu Bakr Siddiq RA)**
27. Who was the first Mu'azzin (caller to prayer) of Islam? **(Bilal RA)**
28. What was the title of Hamza RA? **(Sayyid al-Shuhada – Chief of Martyrs)**
29. What was the title of Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah RA? **(Amin al-Ummah – The Trustworthy of the Nation)**
30. Who suggested digging a trench during the Battle of Ahzab? **(Salman Al-Farsi RA)**

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### **Islamic Battles & History**
31. What was the first battle of Islam? **(Battle of Badr – 624 CE, 2 AH)**
32. In which year did the Battle of Uhud take place? **(625 CE, 3 AH)**
33. Who commanded the Muslim army in the Battle of Mu'tah? **(Zaid bin Harith RA)**
34. How many battles did the Prophet participate in? **(27 – Ghazwat)**
35. When did the Conquest of Makkah happen? **(630 CE, 8 AH)**
36. Who was the commander of the Muslim forces in the Battle of Qadisiyyah? **(Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas RA)**
37. What was the first naval battle of Islam? **(Battle of Dhāt al-Sawari – 655 CE)**
38. Who was the founder of the Abbasid Caliphate? **(Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah)**
39. When did the Mongols destroy Baghdad? **(1258 CE)**
40. What was the treaty between the Prophet and the Quraysh called? **(Treaty of Hudaibiyah – 628 CE, 6 AH)**

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### **Islamic Jurisprudence & Hadith**
41. What is the most authentic book of Hadith? **(Sahih al-Bukhari)**
42. What was the real name of Imam Bukhari? **(Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari)**
43. What are the six major Hadith books called? **(Sihah Sitta – The Six Authentic Books)**
44. Who was the founder of the Hanafi school of thought? **(Imam Abu Hanifa RA)**
45. Who was the founder of the Shafi’i school of thought? **(Imam Shafi’i RA)**
46. Who was the founder of the Maliki school of thought? **(Imam Malik RA)**
47. Who was the founder of the Hanbali school of thought? **(Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal RA)**
48. Which famous book was compiled by Imam Muslim? **(Sahih Muslim)**
49. What is Ijtihad? **(Deriving Islamic rulings through reasoning and interpretation)**
50. What is the first compiled book of Hadith? **(Muwatta Imam Malik)**

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### **Pillars of Islam & Worship**
51. How many pillars of Islam are there? **(5)**
52. What is the first pillar of Islam? **(Shahada – Declaration of Faith)**
53. On whom is Hajj obligatory? **(Financially and physically capable Muslims)**
54. What is the Zakat threshold (Nisab)? **(7.5 tola gold or 52.5 tola silver)**
55. How many obligatory Rakats are there in daily Salah? **(17 Rakats)**
56. When was fasting in Ramadan made obligatory? **(2 AH, 624 CE)**
57. How many Fard (obligatory) acts are in Wudu? **(4)**
58. How many Fard acts are in Ghusl? **(3)**
59. When is Tayammum (dry ablution) permissible? **(When water is unavailable)**
60. What is the first deed to be judged on the Day of Judgment? **(Salah – Prayer)**
### **Islamic Ethics & Other Important Topics**
61. What is the biggest virtue in Islam? **(Tawheed – Oneness of Allah)**
62. How many types of Jihad are there? **(4)**
63. What was the first revealed verse? **(Iqra – Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1)**
64. Which prayer is a source of light in the grave? **(Tahajjud prayer)**
65. What is the biggest sin in Islam? **(Shirk – Associating partners with Allah)**
66. What is the best form of charity? **(Providing water)**
67. Which is the most virtuous day in Islam? **(Friday – Jumu'ah)**
68. What was the first mosque built in Islam? **(Masjid Quba – Madinah)**
69. Who gave the first Adhan (call to prayer)? **(Bilal RA)**
70. How many known angels are there in Islam? **(10 major angels)**

These are **70 MCQs**; if you want **30 more**, let me know! 😊