What does the term muttafaqun alayh indicate about a hadith?
Correct answer A. It is recorded by both al-Bukhari and Muslim
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Islamic Studies MCQs
Islamic Studies MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the Holy Quran, Hadith, the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Islamic beliefs and worship, and Islamic history including battles and caliphates. They help students and candidates for Pakistani recruitment and admission tests. Every question on MCQs360 shows its answer instantly, so you can learn and check facts together.
A hadith in which a Successor (Tabi’i) narrates directly from the Prophet (PBUH) without naming the Companion is called?
Correct answer A. Mursal
The science that studies the lives and reliability of hadith narrators is known as?
Correct answer B. Asma al-Rijal
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The term Sahihayn (the two Sahihs) refers to which two collections?
Correct answer D. Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) belonged to which tribe?
Correct answer C. Banu Daws
Which Companion served the Prophet (PBUH) as a personal attendant for about ten years and is among the most prolific narrators?
Correct answer B. Anas ibn Malik (RA)
Riyad al-Salihin, a widely read collection of hadith, was compiled by which scholar?
Correct answer C. Imam al-Nawawi
Mishkat al-Masabih, a popular hadith compilation, was prepared by which scholar?
Correct answer B. Al-Khatib al-Tabrizi
Imam Muslim studied hadith under which of the following scholars, who also compiled a Sahih?
Correct answer A. Imam al-Bukhari
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Sahih Muslim was compiled by which scholar?
Correct answer B. Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj
Sunan Abu Dawud, one of the six major hadith collections, was compiled by whom?
Correct answer D. Sulayman ibn al-Ash'ath al-Sijistani
Which of the six major hadith collections is known as a Jami’ and was compiled by Imam Abu Isa?
Correct answer D. Jami' al-Tirmidhi
Sunan al-Nasa’i, also called al-Mujtaba, was compiled by which scholar?
Correct answer C. Imam Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb al-Nasa'i
The large hadith collection known as the Musnad, arranged by Companion narrator, is associated with which imam?
Correct answer D. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Imam al-Bukhari was born in which city of Central Asia?
Correct answer D. Bukhara
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Imam Muslim, compiler of Sahih Muslim, came from which city?
Correct answer D. Nishapur
In hadith terminology, what does the word sanad (or isnad) refer to?
Correct answer B. The chain of narrators of a hadith
A hadith narrated by so many people at every stage that agreement on a falsehood is inconceivable is called?
Correct answer C. Mutawatir
Which hadith grade is defined as an unbroken chain of upright, precise narrators, free from irregularity and hidden defects?
Correct answer B. Sahih
A hadith meeting the conditions of sahih except that a narrator’s precision is slightly lower is classed as?
Correct answer B. Hasan
About Islamic Studies MCQs
Islamic Studies covers the faith, practice and history of Islam. Questions test knowledge of the Holy Quran, such as the number of verses in Surah Al-Baqarah, the names of paras and the manzils, as well as basic beliefs like the articles of Iman-e-Mufassal and the meaning of the word Islam. Accurate recall of names, numbers and sequences is the key to this section.
The collection also covers the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (SAW), including his family, the ghazwat and sariyas, and early companions such as Hazrat Hamza (RA) and Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA). Islamic history questions span the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the Battle of the Camel and the Abbasid founding of Baghdad. Further topics include Hadith scholars such as Imam Tirmizi, translators of the Quran, holy places and the Islamic calendar.
Islamic Studies is a compulsory subject in Pakistan's CSS exam and appears in PMS, FPSC, PPSC and other commission tests. It is part of most NTS-conducted recruitment tests, educator and lecturer tests, and armed forces initial tests. Because many questions turn on a single date or name, regular MCQ practice is an effective way to fix these details in memory.
Key facts to remember
- The Holy Quran contains 114 surahs and is divided into 30 paras for recitation.
- Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest surah of the Holy Quran, with 286 verses.
- The Holy Quran is divided into seven manzils to help complete its recitation in a week.
- The literal meaning of the Arabic word Islam is submission or surrender.
- The five pillars of Islam are Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj.
- Muharram is the first month and Dhul Hijjah the last month of the Islamic calendar.
- Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
- Iman-e-Mufassal includes belief in Allah, angels, books, messengers, the Last Day, destiny and resurrection.
Exams that include Islamic Studies MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- FPSC
- PPSC
- NTS
- Army/Navy/PAF initial tests
- Educators/teaching tests (SST, EST)
India
- State PSC exams
- UGC NET
- Campus placements
Bangladesh
- BCS
- NTRCA
- Government job tests
How to prepare for Islamic Studies MCQs
- Keep a list of Quran facts, such as surah verse counts, para names and Makki or Madani classification, and revise it in short daily sessions.
- Arrange the ghazwat of the Holy Prophet (SAW) in chronological order with the year and one key event for each.
- Learn the Rightly Guided Caliphs, their periods and major achievements together, because history questions often ask who did what first.
- Memorise the Islamic months in order, since questions frequently ask which month is fifth, ninth or last.
- Link each Hadith compiler with his collection and teacher, for example Imam Tirmizi as a student of Imam Bukhari.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in Islamic Studies MCQs?
The most important topics are facts about the Holy Quran, basic Islamic beliefs and pillars, the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW), the ghazwat, the Rightly Guided Caliphs and early Islamic history. Hadith compilers, Islamic months, holy places and famous companions are also common. Names, numbers and dates are tested most often.
Which exams ask Islamic Studies MCQs?
Islamic Studies MCQs appear mainly in Pakistani exams, including the compulsory CSS paper, PMS, FPSC, PPSC and other commission tests. They are also part of NTS recruitment tests, educator and lecturer tests and armed forces initial tests. Islamic history questions can appear in BCS and some university-level exams elsewhere.
How many Islamic Studies MCQs are on MCQs360?
MCQs360 has more than 1,100 Islamic Studies MCQs on the Holy Quran, Hadith, Seerah, beliefs and Islamic history. Every question shows its correct answer instantly, and you can practise for free with no sign-up, which suits regular short revision before a test.
How should I prepare for Islamic Studies MCQs?
Use a standard Islamic Studies textbook to build a base, then practise MCQs to fix names, dates and numbers in memory. Make separate notes for Quran facts, Seerah, caliphate history and beliefs. Revise them often, because this section rewards accurate recall more than long explanation.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Baqarah?
Surah Al-Baqarah contains 286 verses, making it the longest surah in the Holy Quran. It is the second surah, revealed in Madinah, and it includes Ayat al-Kursi as well as guidance on fasting, Hajj, family life and financial dealings. Questions about its verse count are common in recruitment tests.
What is the literal meaning of Islam?
The literal meaning of Islam is submission or surrender, specifically submission to the will of Allah. The word comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, which is also linked to peace. A Muslim is therefore one who submits to Allah, and this definition is a frequent opening question in Islamic Studies tests.
Last reviewed October 2026