Pillars and Practices of Islam
Which of the following best describes Salah?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Pillars and Practices of Islam question asks: Which of the following best describes Salah? The correct choice is B. The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims. 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 Islamic call to prayer announced before each of the five daily prayers
Why not A: “The Islamic call to prayer announced before each of the five daily prayers” does not fit this question. The answer is The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims.
- B. The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims ✓
- C. The special voluntary night prayers offered during the month of Ramadan
Why not C: “The special voluntary night prayers offered during the month of Ramadan” does not fit this question. The answer is The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims.
- D. The ritual washing Muslims perform before offering prayer
Why not D: “The ritual washing Muslims perform before offering prayer” does not fit this question. The answer is The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims.
Correct answer
B. The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims
Explanation
The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims is the term that matches “Which of the following best describes Salah” (option B). Option A (The Islamic call to prayer announced before each of the five daily prayers) does not fit this question. Option C (The special voluntary night prayers offered during the month of Ramadan) does not fit this question. Option D (The ritual washing Muslims perform before offering prayer) does not fit this question. For this Pillars and Practices of Islam question, the accepted answer is The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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