PPSC MCQs

Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
It stands in Agra.

The Umayyad Caliphate ruled from Damascus.
Its period began after the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.

The Abbasids established Baghdad as their capital in the eighth century.
The city became a major center of learning and administration.

The Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad in 762 CE.
Its circular plan gave it the name Round City.

Bayt al-Hikmah, or House of Wisdom, supported scholarship and translation.
It flourished under the Abbasids.

Gharar refers to serious uncertainty or ambiguity that can cause unfairness.
Islamic law restricts transactions containing excessive gharar.

A waqf dedicates property or income for lasting charitable benefit.
Historically, waqf supported mosques, schools, hospitals, and public services.

Sadaqah includes voluntary giving and beneficial acts.
It is broader than financial donation alone.

Qard hasan is a loan given to help another person without riba.
The borrower repays the principal.

Halal means lawful or permitted under Islamic guidance.
It applies to food, conduct, earnings, and other matters.

Haram refers to actions or things prohibited by clear Islamic evidence.
Avoiding them is a religious duty.

Ukhuwwah means brotherhood and solidarity.
It encourages mutual support and reconciliation.