Salat (Namaz / Prayer) – Islamic Studies MCQs for Practice

Salat, also known as prayer or Namaz, is the second pillar of Islam and obligatory for every Muslim. It holds immense significance in the Islamic faith. Even during the nascent stage of Islam, before the public proclamation of the message, Muslims were commanded to establish Salat. Despite the severe persecution faced in Makkah, believers were instructed to observe their prayers diligently. Following Tawhid β€” the absolute belief in the Oneness of Allah β€” Salat occupies a fundamental position among the pillars of Islam.

Salah Namaz Prayer Islamic studies MCQS

The accountability for Salat begins immediately after death, and negligence in its performance will not be excused. It is mandated under all circumstances: if one cannot pray while standing, they must pray while sitting; if sitting becomes impossible, then praying while lying down is prescribed. As mentioned in hadith

The Prophet Muhammad (ο·Ί) said:
“Pray standing; if you cannot, then sitting; and if you cannot, then lying on your side.”
β€” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1117)

This unwavering obligation underscores Salat’s unparalleled importance. Given its critical role, Salat frequently features in competitive examinations conducted by FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, and other commissions. To assist aspirants in preparing efficiently, we have curated a comprehensive and meticulously organized collection of MCQs on this essential topic.

As the Prophet Muhammad (ο·Ί) said: “The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the Salat. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound, and if it is bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad.”
(Reference: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 413, Grade: Sahih)

1. The word Salat is the Arabic name for:

  1. Fasting
  2. Charity
  3. Prayer
  4. None of these

2. The literal meaning of the word Salat is:

  1. Fast
  2. Obey
  3. To Pray or Bless
  4. None of these

3. Salat (Nimaz) is the second Pillar of:

  1. Hajj
  2. Zakat
  3. Islam
  4. None of these

4. To call for Salat is known as:

  1. Azan
  2. Iqamah
  3. Sunnah
  4. None of these

5. First Azan was called in:

  1. 2 A.H
  2. 5 A.H
  3. 1 A.H
  4. None of these

6. Who proposed Azan for the first time?

  1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  2. Hazrat Umar (RA)
  3. Hazrat Usman (RA)
  4. None of these

7. The one who delivers Azan is known as:

  1. Imam
  2. Moazzin
  3. Qari
  4. None of these

8. How many prayers have no Azan?

  1. One
  2. Three
  3. Two (Eid & Janaza Namaz)
  4. None of these

9. The act of Salat must be preceded with:

  1. Ablution
  2. Tayammum
  3. Shahadah
  4. None of these

10. Ablution (Wazu) made obligatory in:

  1. 3rd A.H
  2. 7th A.H
  3. 5th A.H
  4. None of these

11. How many Sunnahs are in four obligations of Ablution?

  1. 10
  2. 15
  3. 13
  4. None of these

12. There are Four Types of Namaz:

  1. Farz and Nafl only
  2. Wajib and Sunnah only
  3. Farz, Wajib, Sunnah, Nafil
  4. None of these

13. How many times the word Salat “Nimaz” is mentioned in the Quran?

  1. 90 Times
  2. 72 Times
  3. 82 Times
  4. None of these

14. How many times Salat is commanded in the Quran?

  1. 500 Times
  2. 800 Times
  3. 700 Times
  4. None of these

15. On which occasion was Namaz gifted to the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?

  1. Hijrat
  2. Miraj
  3. Badar
  4. None of these

16. On Judgment Day the first question will be about:

  1. Hajj
  2. Namaz
  3. Zakat
  4. None of these

17. The part of prayer the Holy Prophet did is called:

  1. Wajib
  2. Sunnat
  3. Nafl
  4. None of these

18. Muslims must face in the direction of:

  1. Madina
  2. Jerusalem
  3. Khana-e-Kaaba
  4. None of these

19. How many Takbeers are recited by Moazzin in Azan?

  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 6
  4. None of these

20. The first type of prayer in Islam is known as:

  1. Farz Prayers
  2. Wajib Prayers
  3. Sunnah Prayers
  4. None of these
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