Islamic | MCQs

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Makkah has been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an in many names such as Makkah, Bakkah, Al-Balad Al-Amen, Al-Balad Al-Ameen, Al-Haram Al-Amen and Umm Al-Qura.

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• Every year, the events of Hajj take place in a ten-day period.
• It starting on 1 and ending on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah.
• The 9th Dhul-Hijjah is known as Day of Arafah, and this day is called the day of Hajj.

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The smallest Jamarat is called Jamarat-ul-Sughra and Jamarat-ul-Oola

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

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

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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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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What is the meaning of Hajr-e-Aswad?

Black Stone