Pillars and Practices of Islam
What is Asr known for?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Pillars and Practices of Islam question asks: What is Asr known for? The correct choice is A. The afternoon prayer performed before sunset. 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 afternoon prayer performed before sunset ✓
- B. The pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able
Why not B: “The pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able” does not fit this question. The answer is The afternoon prayer performed before sunset.
- C. The night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared
Why not C: “The night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared” does not fit this question. The answer is The afternoon prayer performed before sunset.
- D. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer
Why not D: “The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer” does not fit this question. The answer is The afternoon prayer performed before sunset.
Correct answer
A. The afternoon prayer performed before sunset
Explanation
The afternoon prayer performed before sunset is the value that answers “What is Asr known for” (option A). Option B (The pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able) does not fit this question. Option C (The night prayer performed after twilight has disappeared) does not fit this question. Option D (The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer) does not fit this question. For this Pillars and Practices of Islam question, the accepted answer is The afternoon prayer performed before sunset.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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