Pillars and Practices of Islam
Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Pillars and Practices of Islam MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.”
The accepted answer is B. Isha. “Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.” is answered by Isha (option B). Option A (“Wudu”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Isha. Option C (“Hajj”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Isha. Remaining alternatives (Itikaf) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Isha is identified. Pillars and Practices of Islam questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Pillars and Practices of Islam recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Wudu
Why not A: “Wudu” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Isha. “Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.” is answered by Isha (option B). Option A (“Wudu”) does not match the ste
- B. Isha ✓
- C. Hajj
Why not C: “Hajj” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Isha. “Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.” is answered by Isha (option B). Option A (“Wudu”) does not match the ste
- D. Itikaf
Why not D: “Itikaf” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Isha. “Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.” is answered by Isha (option B). Option A (“Wudu”) does not match the ste
Correct answer
B. Isha
Explanation
“Choose the term that matches this description: the night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared.” is answered by Isha (option B). Option A (“Wudu”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Isha. Option C (“Hajj”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Isha. Remaining alternatives (Itikaf) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Isha is identified. Pillars and Practices of Islam questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Pillars and Practices of Islam 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, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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