Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second and the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran, containing 286 verses.
37. How much %age of one’s saving’s paid as Zakat?
(a) 221
(b) 721
(c) 22
(d) 9
Correct Answer:
(a) 221
Explanation:
Zakat is a mandatory charitable contribution in Islam. It is calculated at 2.5%, which is represented as the fraction 221, of a Muslim’s total savings and wealth above a minimum threshold (nisab) that has been owned for a full lunar year.
38. Surah al-Ahzab is associated with the battle of
(a) Badr
(b) Trenche
(c) Uhud
(d) Yarmuk
Correct Answer:
(b) Trenche
Explanation:
Surah Al-Ahzab (“The Confederates”) is named after the confederation of pagan tribes that besieged Medina during the Battle of the Trench (also known as Ghazwa-e-Khandaq). The surah discusses events and lessons from this battle.
39. Among the following, which event is not related to Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
(a) Mairaj
(b) Shaq-al-Qamar
(c) Bai’tul-Uqbah
(d) Harb al-Basus
Correct Answer:
(d) Harb al-Basus
Explanation:
The Mairaj (the Night Journey and Ascension), Shaq-al-Qamar (the splitting of the moon), and Bai’tul-Uqbah (the Pledge of Aqabah) are all significant events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Harb al-Basus was a famous 40-year war between the Taghlib and Bakr tribes that took place in pre-Islamic Arabia.
40. Which sect emerged as an aftermath of Siffin war
(a) Shia
(b) Khawarij
(c) Jabriyah
(d) Qadriyah
Correct Answer:
(b) Khawarij
Explanation:
The Kharijites (Khawarij, meaning “those who went out”) were a group that broke away from the army of Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib after he agreed to arbitration to end the Battle of Siffin. They were the first sect to emerge in Islam.
