Pillars and Practices of Islam
Which of the following best describes Qibla?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Pillars and Practices of Islam question asks: Which of the following best describes Qibla? The correct choice is D. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer. 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
Why not A: “The afternoon prayer performed before sunset” does not fit this question. The answer is The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer.
- 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 direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer.
- C. The midday prayer performed after the sun passes its zenith
Why not C: “The midday prayer performed after the sun passes its zenith” does not fit this question. The answer is The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer.
- D. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer ✓
Correct answer
D. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer
Explanation
The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer is the term that matches “Which of the following best describes Qibla” (option D). Option A (The afternoon prayer performed before sunset) does not fit this question. 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 midday prayer performed after the sun passes its zenith) does not fit this question. For this Pillars and Practices of Islam question, the accepted answer is The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, faced by Muslims during prayer.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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