Islamic Concepts and Terminology
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.
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The question is: “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.”
The accepted answer is A. Jumu'ah. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.” is answered by Jumu'ah (option A). Option B (“Malaikah”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jumu'ah. Option C (“Mahr”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jumu'ah. Remaining alternatives (Niyyah) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Jumu'ah is identified. Islamic Concepts and Terminology questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Islamic Concepts and Terminology recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Jumu'ah ✓
- B. Malaikah
Why not B: “Malaikah” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Jumu'ah. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.” is answered by Jumu'ah (option A)
- C. Mahr
Why not C: “Mahr” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Jumu'ah. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.” is answered by Jumu'ah (option A)
- D. Niyyah
Why not D: “Niyyah” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Jumu'ah. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.” is answered by Jumu'ah (option A)
Correct answer
A. Jumu'ah
Explanation
“The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the Friday congregational prayer performed by Muslims in place of the midday prayer.” is answered by Jumu'ah (option A). Option B (“Malaikah”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jumu'ah. Option C (“Mahr”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Jumu'ah. Remaining alternatives (Niyyah) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Jumu'ah is identified. Islamic Concepts and Terminology questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Islamic Concepts and Terminology recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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