Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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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
21
Who among the ten was one of the wealthiest companions and financed many campaigns?
Answer:
Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (RA)
Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (RA) was a wealthy merchant who generously supported Islam.
22
Which of the Asharah Mubasharah was the commander at the Battle of Qadisiyyah?
Answer:
Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) led the Muslims at Qadisiyyah during Umar’s caliphate.
23
Who among the Asharah Mubasharah was martyred in the Battle of the Camel?
Answer:
Talhah ibn Ubaidullah (RA)
Talhah (RA) was martyred in the Battle of the Camel (Jamal).
24
Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was the cousin and ____ of the Prophet ﷺ.
Answer:
Son-in-law
Ali (RA) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet ﷺ, married to Fatimah (RA).
25
Which companion was known as 'Dhul-Nurayn' (The Possessor of Two Lights)?
Answer:
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Uthman (RA) married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ, thus being called 'Dhul-Nurayn'.
26
Who was known as 'Al-Faruq' among the ten promised Paradise?
Answer:
Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
Umar (RA) was titled 'Al-Faruq' meaning the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood.
27
Who was the first among the Asharah Mubasharah to embrace Islam?
Answer:
Abu Bakr (RA)
Abu Bakr (RA) was the first adult male to accept Islam.
28
Which hadith source mentions the list of the ten promised Paradise?
Answer:
Sunan Tirmidhi
The famous hadith listing the ten is narrated in Sunan al-Tirmidhi (Hadith 3747).
29
Who among the following is NOT one of the Asharah Mubasharah?
Answer:
Abu Hurairah (RA)
Abu Hurairah (RA) is not among the ten specifically mentioned, though he is a great companion.
30
What does the term 'Asharah Mubasharah' mean?
Answer:
Ten Companions promised Paradise
‘Asharah Mubasharah’ means the ten Companions promised Paradise by the Prophet ﷺ.