Islamic Concepts and Terminology
The intention behind an act of worship, considered necessary for the act's validity in Islam. What is this called?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Concepts and Terminology question asks: The intention behind an act of worship, considered necessary for the act's validity in Islam. What is this called? The correct choice is C. Niyyah. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Tawheed
Why not A: “Tawheed” does not fit this question. The answer is Niyyah.
- B. Jumu'ah
Why not B: “Jumu'ah” does not fit this question. The answer is Niyyah.
- C. Niyyah ✓
- D. Nikah
Why not D: “Nikah” does not fit this question. The answer is Niyyah.
Correct answer
C. Niyyah
Explanation
Niyyah (option C) is the accepted answer to “The intention behind an act of worship, considered necessary for the act's validity in Islam. What is this called”. Option A (Tawheed) does not fit this question. Option B (Jumu'ah) does not fit this question. Option D (Nikah) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Concepts and Terminology question, the accepted answer is Niyyah.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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