Islamic Studies

Pillars of Islam: An Overview MCQs with Answer

The first pillar of Islam is:
a) Zakat
b) Hajj
c) Salat
d) Shahada

The second pillar of Islam is:
a) Zakat
b) Hajj
c) Salat
d) Fasting

Which pillar of Islam requires Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need?
a) Zakat
b) Hajj
c) Salat
d) Shahada

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is part of which pillar of Islam?
a) Zakat
b) Hajj
c) Fasting
d) Salat

Which pillar of Islam involves a pilgrimage to Mecca?
a) Salat
b) Hajj
c) Zakat
d) Shahada

The Shahada, or declaration of faith, is related to which pillar of Islam?
a) Fasting
b) Zakat
c) Hajj
d) Shahada

The first act a person must do to become a Muslim is:
a) Perform Hajj
b) Recite the Shahada
c) Give Zakat
d) Observe Ramadan

How many times a day must Muslims pray as part of the Salat?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
a) Zakat
b) Salat
c) Jihad
d) Hajj

The primary purpose of the Pillars of Islam is to:
a) Establish personal wealth
b) Strengthen community bonds
c) Fulfill social duties
d) Seek forgiveness from Allah

The act of giving Zakat is intended to:
a) Build a mosque
b) Help the poor and needy
c) Strengthen family ties
d) Provide education

Which of the following is a requirement of fasting during Ramadan?
a) Abstain from all food and drink from dawn to dusk
b) Eat a large meal at night
c) Perform Hajj
d) Pray 5 times a day

Hajj is performed during which month of the Islamic calendar?
a) Shawwal
b) Muharram
c) Ramadan
d) Dhu al-Hijjah

The five daily prayers in Islam are called:
a) Dua
b) Salat
c) Zakat
d) Hajj

Which of the following is the last pillar of Islam?
a) Hajj
b) Salat
c) Zakat
d) Fasting

During fasting in Ramadan, Muslims are required to:
a) Only eat after sunset
b) Avoid bad thoughts
c) Only drink water
d) Refrain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to dusk

The second part of the Shahada declares:
a) “There is no god but Allah”
b) “I believe in angels”
c) “Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”
d) “I follow the Prophet’s teachings”

How many types of Zakat are there in Islam?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

The practice of pilgrimage (Hajj) is a journey to which city?
a) Madinah
b) Mecca
c) Jerusalem
d) Cairo

Which of the following is a key benefit of the Pillars of Islam?
a) Fulfilling religious duties
b) Gaining wealth and power
c) Expanding personal knowledge
d) Building military strength

During which part of the year does Hajj take place?
a) In the spring
b) In the fall
c) In the winter
d) In the month of Dhu al-Hijjah

What is the significance of fasting in Ramadan in relation to self-discipline?
a) It helps to attain personal goals
b) It builds empathy for the less fortunate
c) It provides a sense of community
d) It strengthens political power

What is the primary reason for the requirement of the Hajj pilgrimage?
a) To seek forgiveness
b) To promote unity among Muslims
c) To fulfill a social obligation
d) To gain material wealth

The declaration of faith (Shahada) signifies:
a) A commitment to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
b) A commitment to live in Medina
c) A public declaration of financial contributions
d) A formal affiliation with a specific sect of Islam

Which pillar of Islam is directly related to the wealth of the individual?
a) Salat
b) Zakat
c) Fasting
d) Hajj

The practice of Salat includes:
a) Reciting the Quran from memory
b) Praying in congregation and individually
c) Performing acts of charity
d) Fasting from food

In Islam, a person’s wealth is purified through:
a) The act of giving charity
b) Fasting in Ramadan
c) The practice of Zakat
d) Pilgrimage to Mecca

How is the significance of Hajj highlighted in Islam?
a) It strengthens familial ties
b) It is a requirement for spiritual purification
c) It ensures financial prosperity
d) It promotes global trade

What is the relationship between the Five Pillars of Islam?
a) They are independent practices
b) They support and complement each other
c) They replace other religious practices
d) They are individual duties without a collective benefit

Which pillar of Islam signifies the submission to the will of Allah?
a) Fasting
b) Zakat
c) Salat
d) Shahada

The act of giving Zakat is meant to:
a) Fulfill religious obligations
b) Gain political favor
c) Increase wealth
d) Achieve social status

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