Islamic | MCQs

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• The three upright stones are called "Jamarat".
• It stoned by pilgrims during the ritual in Mina.

Explanation

• Tawaf involves circumambulating the Kaaba seven times in a counterclockwise direction.
• It is symbolizing unity, submission.
• It is external nature of worship in Islam.

Explanation

The five miqats for pilgrims performing Hajj or Umrah are; 

• 1. Dhul Hulayfa
• 2. Al-Juhfa
• 3. Qarn al-Manazil
• 4. Yalamlam
• 5. Dhat Irq

Explanation

• The four permitted acts of Ihram are:
• 1. Waring the prescribed clothing: Pilgrims wear two pieces of white, seamless cloth.
• 2. Talbiyah: Reciting the specific supplication expressing the intention for Hajj or Umrah.
• 3. Trimming or shaving the hair: Pilgrims typically trim or shave their hair as a symbolic act of humility.
• 4. Certain restrictions: Avoiding specific actions, such as cutting nails, using scented products, or engaging in marital relations during the pilgrimage.

Explanation

• Muzdalifah is located between Arafat and Mina.
• Pilgrims spend the night here on the 9th Zul-Hijjah after leaving Arafat.
• They collect pebbles for the ritual of Stoning the Devil at Mina.
• Maghrib and Isha prayers are performed at Muzdalifah.
• After Muzdalifah, pilgrims proceed to Mina for the Stoning of the Devil.

Explanation

What is the meaning of Hajr-e-Aswad?

Black Stone

Explanation

• Yawm al-Tarwiyah," it is the 8th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• Pilgrims in Mecca enter into a state of ihram on this day, making preparations for the upcoming Hajj rites.
  

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• The stone of the Kaaba wall that is kissed is called "Hijr-e-Aswad."
• Pilgrims often seek to touch or kiss the Black Stone (Hijr-e-Aswad) during the Tawaf.

Explanation

• The first and innermost circle around Kaaba is? Masjid-e-Haram
• The second circle around Kaaba is? Makkah Mukaramah
• The third circle around Kaba is? Haram
• The fourth circle around Kaba is? Mowaqeet

Explanation

• The first and innermost circle around Kaaba is? Masjid-e-Haram
• The second circle around Kaaba is? Makkah Mukaramah
• The third circle around Kaba is? Haram
• The fourth circle around Kaba is? Mowaqeet