Islamic Concepts and Terminology
What is the name for the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Concepts and Terminology question asks: What is the name for the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah? The correct choice is D. Istighfar. 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. Talaq
Why not A: “Talaq” does not fit this question. The answer is Istighfar.
- B. Dua
Why not B: “Dua” does not fit this question. The answer is Istighfar.
- C. Mahr
Why not C: “Mahr” does not fit this question. The answer is Istighfar.
- D. Istighfar ✓
Correct answer
D. Istighfar
Explanation
Istighfar is the value that answers “What is the name for the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah” (option D). Option A (Talaq) does not fit this question. Option B (Dua) does not fit this question. Option C (Mahr) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Concepts and Terminology question, the accepted answer is Istighfar.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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