Pillars and Practices of Islam
What term is best described by the following? the practice of staying in the mosque for a period, usually during the last ten days of Ramadan, dedicated to worship.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Pillars and Practices of Islam question asks: What term is best described by the following? the practice of staying in the mosque for a period, usually during the last ten days of Ramadan, dedicated to worship. The correct choice is C. Itikaf. 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. Taraweeh
Why not A: “Taraweeh” does not fit this question. The answer is Itikaf.
- B. Sawm
Why not B: “Sawm” does not fit this question. The answer is Itikaf.
- C. Itikaf ✓
- D. Adhan
Why not D: “Adhan” does not fit this question. The answer is Itikaf.
Correct answer
C. Itikaf
Explanation
Itikaf (option C) is the accepted answer to “What term is best described by the following? the practice of staying in the mosque for a period, usually during the last ten days of Ramadan, dedicated to worship.”. Option A (Taraweeh) does not fit this question. Option B (Sawm) does not fit this question. Option D (Adhan) does not fit this question. For this Pillars and Practices of Islam question, the accepted answer is Itikaf.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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