Pillars and Practices of Islam
What is the name for the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Pillars and Practices of Islam question asks: What is the name for the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer? The correct choice is A. Qibla. 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. Qibla ✓
- B. Maghrib
Why not B: “Maghrib” does not fit this question. The answer is Qibla.
- C. Itikaf
Why not C: “Itikaf” does not fit this question. The answer is Qibla.
- D. Fajr
Why not D: “Fajr” does not fit this question. The answer is Qibla.
Correct answer
A. Qibla
Explanation
Qibla is the value that answers “What is the name for the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer” (option A). Option B (Maghrib) does not fit this question. Option C (Itikaf) does not fit this question. Option D (Fajr) does not fit this question. For this Pillars and Practices of Islam question, the accepted answer is Qibla.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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