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Pillars of Islam and Worship MCQs

Pillars of Islam and Worship MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the articles of faith and the five pillars, Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj, together with their rules, terms and history. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can test your understanding of worship as you prepare for Islamic Studies papers.

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About Pillars of Islam and Worship MCQs

Questions on faith and prayer cover Iman-e-Mujmal and Iman-e-Mufassal, the obligation of the five daily prayers and when it was given, the number of fard rak'ahs, special prayers such as Witr, Tahajjud, Taraweeh and Salat-ul-Shukr, and terms for positions and practices within Salah. You will also find questions on the status of various acts, whether fard, wajib or sunnah, and on the correct manner of congregational prayer, including standing in rows behind an imam.

Questions on Zakat, fasting and Hajj ask when each became obligatory, the nisab of gold and silver, Sadaqat-ul-Fitr, I'tikaf in Ramadan, the essential rites of Hajj such as staying at Arafat and Tawaf-e-Ziyarat, and the sacrifice of Eid ul Adha. A few questions link worship to Pakistan's Constitution, such as the article on the organisation of Zakat. Questions on the Hajj of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), including the sacrifice he offered, also appear.

Key facts to remember

  • The five pillars of Islam are Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Hajj.
  • The five daily prayers contain 17 fard rak'ahs in total.
  • Fasting in the month of Ramadan was made obligatory in 2 AH.
  • Staying at Arafat (Wuquf-e-Arafat) on 9 Dhul Hijjah is an essential rite of Hajj.
  • The sacrifice on Eid ul Adha commemorates the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
  • Article 31 of the 1973 Constitution asks the state to secure the proper organisation of Zakat, Ushr, Auqaf and mosques.

Exams that include Pillars of Islam and Worship MCQs

Pakistan

  • CSS
  • PMS
  • PPSC
  • FPSC
  • SPSC
  • KPPSC
  • NTS

How to prepare for Pillars of Islam and Worship MCQs

  1. Make a chart of the five daily prayers with their fard, sunnah and witr rak'ahs.
  2. Learn the Hijri year in which each pillar became obligatory, and note the wording of the question when sources differ.
  3. Revise the fard and wajib acts of Hajj separately, since examiners test the difference.
  4. Learn key Arabic terms, such as Jalsa, Qaumah, Munfarid and Nisab, with their meanings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nisab of Zakat?

The nisab is the minimum wealth on which Zakat becomes due after a lunar year. It is commonly given as 7.5 tolas (about 87.48 grams) of gold or 52.5 tolas (about 612.36 grams) of silver. Zakat is paid at 2.5 per cent of eligible wealth.

Which exams ask Pillars of Islam MCQs?

Questions on the pillars of Islam and worship appear in the Islamic Studies papers of CSS and PMS and in PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and NTS tests. They are also common in tests for Islamiat lecturers, teachers and Khateeb posts.

Last reviewed October 2026