Prison | MCQs

Explanation

1. Jizya: A tax historically levied on non-Muslims living under an Islamic state, in exchange for protection and exemption from military service. It has no connection to prisoners.

2. Fidya: Compensation for failing to fulfill certain obligations like fasting. This is unrelated to imprisonment.

3. Ashar: A tithe (1/10th tax) on agricultural produce, unrelated to prisoners.

In Islam, prisoners are generally entitled to humane treatment and are not burdened with taxes for their captivity.

If there are costs incurred by a prisoner (e.g., restitution for crimes), this would be part of the judicial process and not termed as a "tax."

Explanation

Pakistan has the 23rd largest prison population in the world and the 5th largest death row population.

Around 64.5% of prisoners are awaiting trial.

Explanation

• Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4) of the Holy Quran contains regulations for various aspects of life, including the treatment of prisoners of war (Verse 4:76).
• It emphasizes treating prisoners with kindness and respect, and provides guidance on their release and ransom.
• This Surah also focuses on social justice, women's rights, and compassion.
• Quran 76:8 supports the position that prisoners must be fed in a dignified manner and not forced to beg.

Explanation

Saudi Arabia released 572 prisoners in the month of Ramzan in 2019.

Ryadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Explanation

اسیر کا مطلب ہے قیدی یا جو قید میں ہو۔

یہ لفظ زیادہ تر جنگ یا قید کے تناظر میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

Explanation

The ransom of a prisoner was to teach ten children of Muslims in Battle of Badr.

After the suggestion of Hazrat Abubakar (RA), The Holy Prophet (PBUH) decided to release the prisoners of Badr war after taking ransom. 

Battle of Badr was fought in second Hijri. 

Explanation

Maulana Muhammad-ul-Hassan (also known as Hasrat Mohani) was famously called the Prisoner of Malta due to his imprisonment by the British.

He was jailed for his anti-British activities and later exiled to Malta, hence the title.

Explanation

حضرت ابو عامر اشعری رَضِیَ اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَنْہُ بھی سریہ اوطاس میں شہید ہوئے تھے۔

سریہ اوطاس میں مسلمانوں کو 6000 قیدی ملے تھے۔

یہ غزوہ فتح مکہ کے بعد ہوا، جب مسلمان حنین کے مقام پر قبیلہ ہوازن سے لڑے۔

Explanation

Maqbool Hussain, a Pakistani soldier, was captured by Indian forces in 1975 and spent 40 years in Indian jails.

He was released in 2015 and returned to Pakistan, where he passed away on August 28, 2018, at the age of 68.

Explanation

The word "gaol" is an older British English spelling for "jail," meaning a place for keeping prisoners.