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Hadith MCQs

52 MCQs on Hadith sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 26 solved papers (2006–2026). Below are the top 39 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 Islamic Studies Hadith

A Hadith book arranged on fiqhi chapters is called:

A

Sunan

Correct
B

Musnad

C

Sahifa

D

Muwatta

View answer & explanation Ans: Sunan

Correct Answer: Sunan

The correct answer is Sunan, as asked in this question on Hadith.

From: Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 2 Islamic Studies Hadith

Hadees Qudsi is a:

A

Words of prophet Muhammad PBUH meaning by Allah.

Correct
B

Words of Allah Muhammad PBUH meaning by Allah.

C

Both.

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Words of prophet Muhammad PBUH meaning by Allah.

Correct Answer: Words of prophet Muhammad PBUH meaning by Allah.

The correct answer is Words of prophet Muhammad PBUH meaning by Allah., as asked in this question on Hadith.

From: Assistant/Office Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 3 Islamic Studies Hadith

When Hadith does not fulfill all stringent condition of mutawatir it is categorized

A

Sahih

B

Ahad

Correct
C

Mozu

D

Weak

View answer & explanation Ans: Ahad

Correct Answer: Ahad

The correct answer is Ahad, as asked in this question on Hadith.

From: Assistant/Office Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 4 Islamic Studies Hadith

Which type of knowledge in mutwatir Hadith:

A

Speculative

B

Hypothetical

C

Certain

Correct
D

Limited

View answer & explanation Ans: Certain

Correct Answer: Certain

The correct answer is Certain, as asked in this question on Hadith.

From: Assistant/Office Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 5 Islamic Studies Hadith

What is Hadees Qudsi?

A

Prophet words meaning Allah

Correct
B

Allah words meaning Allah

C

Both

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: Prophet words meaning Allah

Correct Answer: Prophet words meaning Allah

A Hadith Qudsi is a type of Hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) attributes the statement to Allah.

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 6 Islamic Studies Hadith

What is a Hadith that does not fulfill the mutawatir condition?

A

Sahih

B

Ahad

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Ahad

Correct Answer: Ahad

An 'Ahad' Hadith is one that does not reach the level of being 'mutawatir' (mass-transmitted).

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 7 Islamic Studies Hadith

What is the knowledge type in Mutawatir Hadith?

A

Speculative

B

Limited

C

Hypothetical

D

Certain

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Certain

Correct Answer: Certain

Mutawatir Hadith provides absolute certainty (yaqeen) due to the large number of narrators at every stage.

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 8 Islamic Studies Hadith

What is a Hadees Qudsi?

A

Prophet words meaning Allah

B

Allah words meaning Allah

Correct
C

Both

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: Allah words meaning Allah

Correct Answer: Allah words meaning Allah

A Hadith Qudsi is a type of Hadith in which the Prophet Muhammad relates a direct statement from Allah.

From: PPSC Provincial Management Services (S&GAD) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 9 Islamic Studies Hadith

Which of these Hadith types is not mutawatir?

A

Sahih

B

Weak

C

Mauzu

D

Ahad

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Ahad

Correct Answer: Ahad

Mutawatir refers to a narration reported by a large group, whereas Ahad refers to narrations reported by fewer narrators.

From: PPSC Provincial Management Services (S&GAD) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 10 Islamic Studies Hadith

What type of knowledge is obtained from mutawatir narrations?

A

Hypothetical

B

Speculative

C

Certain

Correct
D

Limited

View answer & explanation Ans: Certain

Correct Answer: Certain

In Islamic scholarship, a Mutawatir narration provides certain knowledge (ilm al-yaqin) because of the reliability of the large number of narrators.

From: PPSC Provincial Management Services (S&GAD) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 11 Islamic Studies Hadith

The largest and most authentic Hadith book is ___?

A

Sunan Abu Dawood

B

Sahih Bukhari

Correct
C

Ibn Majah

D

Jami Tirmidhi

View answer & explanation Ans: Sahih Bukhari

Correct Answer: Sahih Bukhari

The correct answer is Sahih Bukhari, as asked in this question on Hadith.

From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC

Q 12 Islamic Studies Hadith

Isnad is a component of Hadith referring to the:

A

Text of the Hadith

B

Meaning of the Hadith

C

Chain of Narrators

Correct
D

Time of narration

View answer & explanation Ans: Chain of Narrators

Correct Answer: Chain of Narrators

The correct answer is Chain of Narrators, as asked in this question on Hadith.

From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC

Q 13 Islamic Studies Hadith

Which woman narrated the most hadiths from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

A

Hazrat Ayesha RA

Correct
B

Hazrat Fatima RA

C

Hazrat Hafsa RA

D

Hazrat Khadija RA

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Ayesha RA

Correct Answer: Hazrat Ayesha RA

Hazrat Ayesha (RA) is recognized as having narrated a very large number of hadiths, ranking among the most prolific narrators.

From: PMS Ministerial Quota S&GAD Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PMS

Q 14 Islamic Studies Hadith

The type of Hadith in which the chain of narrators remains unbroken and continuous is called:

A

Hasan

B

Mutawatir

C

Mutassil

Correct
D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mutassil

Correct Answer: Mutassil

A Mutassil Hadith is one where the chain of narration is unbroken from the narrator back to the Prophet (PBUH).

From: PMS Ministerial Quota S&GAD Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PMS

Q 15 Islamic Studies Hadith

Which book was compiled by Ahmad bin Shoaib RA?

A

Tirmidhi

B

Al-Bukhari

C

Ibn Majah

D

None of these

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Ahmad bin Shoaib an-Nasa'i is the compiler of 'Sunan an-Nasa'i'.

From: PMS Ministerial Quota S&GAD Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PMS

Q 16 Islamic Studies Hadith

The process of compiling and writing down Ahadith is called:

A

Tasheeh

B

Tadveen

Correct
C

Jam'-ul-Hadith

D

Takhreej

View answer & explanation Ans: Tadveen

Correct Answer: Tadveen

Tadveen-e-Hadith refers to the systematic compilation and recording of the sayings and practices of the Prophet (PBUH).

From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC

Q 17 Islamic Studies Hadith

What is the real name of Imam Bukhari?

A

Muhammad ibn Ismail

Correct
B

Abu Hanifa

C

Malik ibn Anas

D

Ahmad ibn Hanbal

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad ibn Ismail

Correct Answer: Muhammad ibn Ismail

The full name of the compiler of Sahih Bukhari is Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari.

From: PPSC Zilladar BS-16 Past Paper 2025 Solved - Irrigation Department (2025) · PPSC

Q 18 Islamic Studies Hadith

How long did it take to write Muwatta Imam Malik?

A

Five years

B

Ten years

C

Thirty years

D

Forty years

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Forty years

Correct Answer: Forty years

Imam Malik bin Anas famously spent approximately forty years compiling and refining his celebrated work, the Muwatta.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 19 Islamic Studies Hadith

Who is the author of 'Qawaid al-Tahdith'?

A

Maulana Qadir Shah

B

Allama Suyuti

C

Maulana Rahmatullah

D

Muhammad Jamaluddin Qasimi

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Jamaluddin Qasimi

Correct Answer: Muhammad Jamaluddin Qasimi

Muhammad Jamaluddin al-Qasimi authored the important book on Hadith methodology, 'Qawaid al-Tahdith'.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 20 Islamic Studies Hadith

How many types of Hadith are there based on the end of the chain of narrators (Sanad)?

A

3

Correct
B

2

C

4

D

5

View answer & explanation Ans: 3

Correct Answer: 3

Based on the ending of the chain of transmission, Hadith are primarily categorized into three types: Marfu', Mawquf, and Maqtu'.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 21 Islamic Studies Hadith

What comes in contrast to 'Shaz' in Hadith terminology?

A

Mawdu'

B

Mahfuz

Correct
C

Musnad

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mahfuz

Correct Answer: Mahfuz

In the science of Hadith, a 'Shaz' narration is one that contradicts a more reliable report; the more reliable report that holds against the 'Shaz' is called 'Mahfuz'.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 22 Islamic Studies Hadith

The field of 'Asma al-Rijal' is related to what?

A

Quran

B

Hadith

Correct
C

Fiqh

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hadith

Correct Answer: Hadith

Asma al-Rijal (the science of biographical evaluation of narrators) is a critical discipline developed to verify the authenticity of Hadith.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 23 Islamic Studies Hadith

In which collection did Imam Ibn Munabbih collect Hadith?

A

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)

Correct
B

Hazrat Aisha (RA)

C

Hazrat Zayd bin Thabit (RA)

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)

Hammam ibn Munabbih's 'Sahifah' is famous for containing narrations attributed to the Prophet (PBUH) as narrated by Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA).

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 24 Islamic Studies Hadith

Who authored 'Al-Mu'jam al-Mufahras li-Alfaz al-Hadith al-Nabawi'?

A

Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah

B

A.J. Wensinck

Correct
C

Khatib Baghdadi

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: A.J. Wensinck

Correct Answer: A.J. Wensinck

A.J. Wensinck, a Dutch orientalist, led the compilation of the famous concordance 'Al-Mu'jam al-Mufahras li-Alfaz al-Hadith al-Nabawi'.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 25 Islamic Studies Hadith

Which author is not associated with a 'Musnad'?

A

Tabrani

B

Bukhari

Correct
C

Ahmad bin Hanbal

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Bukhari

Correct Answer: Bukhari

While Ahmad bin Hanbal and Tabrani are famous for their 'Musnad' collections, Bukhari's most famous work is categorized as a 'Sahih' (collection organized by chapter/subject, not purely by narrator).

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 26 Islamic Studies Hadith

What is a narrator called who has two or more narrators, but lacks an authoritative seal of approval from an Imam?

A

Mawdu'

B

Majhul al-Hal

Correct
C

Munqati'

D

Muttasil

View answer & explanation Ans: Majhul al-Hal

Correct Answer: Majhul al-Hal

In Hadith criticism, a narrator whose status or credibility has not been established by scholars is termed 'Majhul al-Hal'.

From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 27 Islamic Studies Hadith

The Hadith comprising the exact wording of Allah is called:

A

Taqreeri

B

Quoli

C

Qudsi

Correct
D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Qudsi

Correct Answer: Qudsi

Hadith Qudsi refers to a tradition in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) quotes the direct words of Allah Almighty, distinct from the Quran.

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC

Q 28 Islamic Studies Hadith

Name the Um-mul-Momineen who narrated the maximum number of ahadith:

A

Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqua RA

Correct
B

Hazrat Zainab RA

C

Hazrat Khadija RA

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqua RA

Correct Answer: Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqua RA

Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) narrated 2,210 Ahadith, making her one of the most prolific narrators among all companions, and the highest among the wives of the Prophet (PBUH).

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC

Q 29 Islamic Studies Hadith

Who narrated most Ahadith?

A

Hazrat Abu Huraira RA

Correct
B

Hazrat Abu Bakar RA

C

Hazrat Ali RA

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Abu Huraira RA

Correct Answer: Hazrat Abu Huraira RA

Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A) narrated over 5,300 Ahadith, making him the most prolific narrator among the companions.

From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk (BS-16) Livestock & Dairy Development Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC

Q 30 Islamic Studies Hadith

Which books are called Sahihain:

A

Bukhari Sharif and Ibn-e-Dawood

B

Muslim Sharif and Tirmazi

C

Bukhari Sharif and Ibn-e-Maja

D

Bukhari Sharif and Muslim

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Bukhari Sharif and Muslim

Correct Answer: Bukhari Sharif and Muslim

The term 'Sahihain' (the two authentic books) exclusively refers to the two most trusted Hadith collections: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.

From: PPSC Assistant Director Admin (Home Department) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC

Q 31 Islamic Studies Hadith

The term 'Sihah Sitta' refers to:

A

The Six Authentic Books of Hadith

Correct
B

The Six Books of Tafseer

C

The Six Books of Fiqh

D

The Six Holy Mosques

View answer & explanation Ans: The Six Authentic Books of Hadith

Correct Answer: The Six Authentic Books of Hadith

Sihah Sitta (Kutub al-Sittah) are the six most authentic and relied-upon collections of Hadith in Sunni Islam.

From: PPSC Assistant Director Archives S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC

Q 32 Islamic Studies Hadith

What does Sahihain refer to?

A

Bukhari and Muslim

Correct
B

Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi

C

Nasai and Ibn Majah

D

Muwatta and Musnad

View answer & explanation Ans: Bukhari and Muslim

Correct Answer: Bukhari and Muslim

Sahihain means 'the two Sahihs', referring strictly to Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, the two most authentic Hadith collections.

From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC

Q 33 Islamic Studies Hadith

Ahadith narrated by Abu Huraira are

A

5030

B

5374

Correct
C

6380

D

4374

View answer & explanation Ans: 5374

Correct Answer: 5374

5374 ahadith are attributed to Abu Huraira.

From: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · FPSC

Q 34 Islamic Studies Hadith

Elements of Ahadith are?

A

3

Correct
B

4

C

5

View answer & explanation Ans: 3

Correct Answer: 3

The verified answer is 3.

From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 35 Islamic Studies Hadith

2nd Era for the compilation of Ahadith is?

A

990 Hijrah

B

110 Hijrah

C

111 Hijrah

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 111 Hijrah

Correct Answer: 111 Hijrah

The verified answer is 111 Hijrah.

From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 36 Islamic Studies Hadith

Kinds of Ahadith are?

A

1

B

3

Correct
C

4

View answer & explanation Ans: 3

Correct Answer: 3

The verified answer is 3.

From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 37 Islamic Studies Hadith

Imam Bukhari was born in?

A

194 A.H

Correct
B

180 A.H

C

190 A.H

View answer & explanation Ans: 194 A.H

Correct Answer: 194 A.H

The verified answer is 194 A.H.

From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 38 Islamic Studies Hadith

Iimam Tirmazi was the disciple of?

A

Bukhari

B

Nisai

C

Abu Dawood

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Abu Dawood

Correct Answer: Abu Dawood

The verified answer is Abu Dawood.

From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 39 Islamic Studies Hadith

Al-Mauta contains how many Ahadiths?

A

1920

B

1720

Correct
C

1820

View answer & explanation Ans: 1720

Correct Answer: 1720

The verified answer is 1720.

From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Frequently asked questions

How many Hadith MCQs are there on GK360?

The bank holds 52 questions tagged "Hadith" under Islamic Studies, drawn from 26 solved papers (2006–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 39 are distinct; this page shows the top 39.

Which papers do these Hadith questions come from?

They are pulled from the solved papers in the GK360 archive — PPSC, PMS, FPSC papers among them — and every card on this page names its source paper and year, so you can open the full paper from the Past Papers archive.

Are the answers explained?

Yes — 39 of the 39 questions shown carry a written explanation under the answer; the rest show the verified correct answer for revision. Every answer passed GK360's three-way check (printed key, worked material, standard fact).

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