Islamic Concepts and Terminology
Which of the following best describes Istighfar?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Islamic Concepts and Terminology question asks: Which of the following best describes Istighfar? The correct choice is C. The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah. 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. The concept of spiritual excellence in worship, described in hadith as worshipping Allah as though one sees Him
Why not A: “The concept of spiritual excellence in worship, described in hadith as worshipping Allah as though one sees Him” does not fit this question. The answer is The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah.
- B. A messenger of Allah sent with a new scripture or law for his people
Why not B: “A messenger of Allah sent with a new scripture or law for his people” does not fit this question. The answer is The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah.
- C. The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah ✓
- D. The afterlife or hereafter, in which Islamic belief holds that all people will be resurrected and judged
Why not D: “The afterlife or hereafter, in which Islamic belief holds that all people will be resurrected and judged” does not fit this question. The answer is The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah.
Correct answer
C. The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah
Explanation
The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah is the term that matches “Which of the following best describes Istighfar” (option C). Option A (The concept of spiritual excellence in worship, described in hadith as worshipping Allah as though one sees Him) does not fit this question. Option B (A messenger of Allah sent with a new scripture or law for his people) does not fit this question. Option D (The afterlife or hereafter, in which Islamic belief holds that all people will be resurrected and judged) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Concepts and Terminology question, the accepted answer is The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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