Islamic Studies MCQs – Namaz (Salah) (Job Test Preparation in Pakistan)
The number of Rakaats in all five-time prayers is:
The total number of Rakaats in the five daily prayers is 48.
Namaz-e-Khasoof is offered for:
Namaz-e-Khasoof is a prayer offered during a lunar (moon) eclipse.
Namaz-e-Kasoof is offered for:
Namaz-e-Kasoof is a prayer offered during a solar eclipse.
Namaz-e-Istasqa is offered for:
Namaz-e-Istasqa is a prayer offered to ask for rain during a drought.
Salat-e-Khauf is offered during:
Salat-e-Khauf is offered during times of war or conflict.
In which year of Hijra was Azan started?
The Azan, or call to prayer, was started in 1 Hijra.
Namaz was ordered in which year of Hijra?
Namaz (prayer) was ordered in 10 Hijra.
How many Rakaats are in the Fajr prayer?
The Fajr prayer consists of 2 Rakaats.
How many Rakaats are in the Maghrib prayer?
The Maghrib prayer consists of 3 Rakaats.
How many Rakaats are there in the Friday prayer?
The Friday prayer consists of 2 Rakaats.
Which prayer is obligatory five times a day?
Farz prayers are compulsory and must be offered five times daily in Islam.
The direction faced during Namaz is called?
Muslims face the Qibla (direction of the Kaaba) while offering Namaz.
Which prayer is offered at sunrise?
Ishraq prayer is offered shortly after sunrise.
The call to prayer is known as?
Azan is the formal call announcing the time for prayer.
Which prayer is offered after sunset?
Maghrib prayer time begins immediately after sunset.
Standing position in Namaz is called?
Qiyam refers to standing upright during Namaz.
Which Surah is compulsory in every Rakaat?
Surah Al-Fatiha must be recited in every Rakaat of Namaz.
Bowing in Namaz is called?
Ruku is the bowing posture performed after recitation.
Which prayer has no Azan?
Eid prayers are offered without Azan or Iqamat.
Prostration in Namaz is known as?
Sajda is the act of prostration in Namaz.
Which prayer is offered at night?
Isha prayer is offered at night after twilight disappears.
Sitting between two Sajdas is called?
Jalsa is the short sitting position between two Sajdas.
Which prayer is offered at midday?
Zuhr prayer time starts after the sun passes its zenith.
The final sitting in Namaz is called?
Qaida Akhira is the last sitting before ending Namaz.
Which prayer has four Farz Rakaats?
Zuhr prayer consists of four Farz Rakaats.
Turning face right and left ends Namaz is called?
Tasleem is performed to conclude the Namaz.
Which prayer is offered before Fajr Farz?
Two Sunnah Rakaats are offered before Fajr Farz.
The first Takbeer of Namaz is called?
Takbeer-e-Tehreema marks the start of Namaz.
Which prayer is wajib at night?
Witr prayer is wajib and offered after Isha.
Facing Qibla is a condition of?
Facing the Qibla is compulsory for valid Namaz.
Which prayer is offered before Zuhr?
Sunnah prayers are offered before Zuhr Farz.
Cleanliness before Namaz is called?
Wuzu is the basic ablution required before Namaz.
Which prayer has three Witr Rakaats?
Witr prayer (three Rakaats) is offered after Isha.
Dry ablution is known as?
Tayammum is performed when water is unavailable.
Which prayer is offered in congregation only?
Eid prayer is performed only in congregation.
Covering the body properly is called?
Satar refers to covering the required parts of the body during Namaz.
Which prayer is offered after Asr time ends?
Maghrib prayer starts immediately after sunset.
The leader of congregational prayer is called?
Imam leads the congregational Namaz.
Which prayer has no Sunnah before it?
There are no Sunnah prayers before Asr.
Rows made in congregation are called?
Worshippers stand in straight rows called Saf.
Which prayer is offered late night voluntarily?
Tahajjud is a voluntary night prayer.
Prayer performed alone is called?
Faradi Namaz is offered individually.
Which prayer replaces Zuhr on Friday?
Jummah prayer replaces Zuhr on Fridays.
Making intention for Namaz is called?
Niyyah is the intention made before starting Namaz.
Which prayer time starts after midday?
Zuhr prayer begins after midday.
Prayer missed and offered later is called?
Qaza Namaz is offered after its prescribed time has passed.
Which prayer is not Farz?
Witr prayer is wajib, not Farz.
Prayer performed for forgiveness is called?
Salat-ul-Tauba is offered to seek forgiveness.
Which prayer is offered after Isha?
Witr prayer is offered after Isha.
Prayer offered for guidance is called?
Salat-ul-Istikhara is offered to seek guidance from Allah.