Pillars and Practices of Islam
Which of the following correctly describes Maghrib?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Pillars and Practices of Islam question asks: Which of the following correctly describes Maghrib? The correct choice is C. The prayer performed just after 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 ritual washing Muslims perform before offering prayer
Why not A: “The ritual washing Muslims perform before offering prayer” does not fit this question. The answer is The prayer performed just after sunset.
- B. The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims
Why not B: “The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims” does not fit this question. The answer is The prayer performed just after sunset.
- C. The prayer performed just after sunset ✓
- D. The dawn prayer, the first of the five daily obligatory prayers
Why not D: “The dawn prayer, the first of the five daily obligatory prayers” does not fit this question. The answer is The prayer performed just after sunset.
Correct answer
C. The prayer performed just after sunset
Explanation
The prayer performed just after sunset is the term that matches “Which of the following correctly describes Maghrib” (option C). Option A (The ritual washing Muslims perform before offering prayer) does not fit this question. Option B (The obligatory prayer performed five times a day by Muslims) does not fit this question. Option D (The dawn prayer, the first of the five daily obligatory prayers) does not fit this question. For this Pillars and Practices of Islam question, the accepted answer is The prayer performed just after sunset.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Pillars and Practices of Islam, Islamic Studies
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