NTS - National Testing Service Islamic Studies Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

The literal meaning of "Zakat", one of the five pillars of Islam, is:

Accepted Answer

To purify

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To give charity

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To increase

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To worship

Question 2

Which Surah of the Holy Quran is famously referred to as the 'Qalb-ul-Quran' (the Heart of the Quran)?

Accepted Answer

Surah Yaseen

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Surah Al-Fatiha

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Surah Ar-Rahman

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Surah Al-Baqarah

Question 3

The pivotal Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, which established a ten-year truce between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Makkah, was signed in which Islamic year?

Accepted Answer

6 AH

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2 AH

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8 AH

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4 AH

Question 4

Which of the following Prophets is distinguished by the title 'Khalilullah' (The Friend of Allah)?

Accepted Answer

Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)

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Prophet Musa (A.S.)

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Prophet Isa (A.S.)

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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Question 5

Among the early converts to Islam, who is recognized as the first adult free man to embrace the faith?

Accepted Answer

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.)

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Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A.)

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Hazrat Zayd ibn Harithah (R.A.)

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Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.)

Question 6

During the Hajj pilgrimage, the ritual of 'Rami' involves which specific action?

Accepted Answer

Symbolically stoning three pillars at Mina

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Running between the hills of Safa and Marwa

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Circling the Holy Kaaba seven times

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Drinking water from the Zamzam well