FPSC Islamic Studies MCQs

Abd al-Rahman I established an independent Umayyad emirate in Cordoba.
He survived the Abbasid overthrow of the Umayyads.

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.

Fard means an obligation established by authoritative evidence.
Deliberately neglecting it without excuse is sinful.

The main rites of Hajj occur in Dhul-Hijjah.
It is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar.

Shura means consulting others in collective affairs.
It is praised as a characteristic of the believing community.

Ihram is a state of consecration with special intentions and restrictions.
Men also wear simple prescribed garments.

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

Tawaf consists of seven circuits around the Ka'bah.
It is performed in several forms during Hajj and Umrah.

Silat al-rahm means keeping and strengthening kinship ties.
Islam strongly discourages severing family relationships.

Sa'i commemorates Hajar's search for water.
Pilgrims travel seven times between Safa and Marwah.

The Qur'an repeatedly commands good treatment of parents.
Respect does not require obedience in disobedience to Allah.