What is “Ilm al-Tafsir al-Maqasid”? A. Grammar B. Interpretation based on objectives C. Hadith science D. Jurisprudence Explanation: Focuses on purposes and wisdom of verses.
Which Surah contains story of Prophet Ibrahim and the birds demonstration? A. Al-Baqarah B. Al-Anbiya C. Al-Qasas D. Yusuf Explanation: Ibrahim asked Allah about resurrection.
Which sect affirms divine attributes but avoids literal anthropomorphism? A. Ash‘ari B. Mujassimah C. Mu‘tazila D. Jahmiyyah Explanation: Ash‘ari affirm without resemblance.
Who authored “Al-Tafsir al-Kabir” also known as “Mafatih al-Ghayb”? A. Fakhr al-Din al-Razi B. Al-Tabari C. Ibn Kathir D. Al-Qurtubi Explanation: Known for philosophical tafsir.
Which battle is known for participation of hypocrites withdrawing? A. Uhud B. Badr C. Khandaq D. Hunayn Explanation: Hypocrites withdrew before Uhud.
What is “Ilm al-Mu‘jam”? A. Grammar B. Lexicography/dictionaries C. Tafsir D. Hadith Explanation: Study of vocabulary and dictionaries.
Which Surah contains laws regarding “Zihar” expiation? A. Al-Mujadilah B. Al-Baqarah C. Al-Nisa D. Al-Talaq Explanation: Addressed in Surah Al-Mujadilah.
Which sect denies divine attributes entirely and emphasizes pure monotheism? A. Mu‘tazila B. Ash‘ari C. Athari D. Hanbali Explanation: Mu‘tazila reject attributes.
Which Abbasid caliph is associated with decline due to internal fragmentation? A. Al-Musta‘sim B. Al-Mutawakkil C. Al-Amin D. Al-Ma’mun Explanation: His reign ended with Mongol invasion.
Which Hanafi scholar authored “Radd al-Muhtar”? A. Ibn Abidin B. Sarakhsi C. Kasani D. Shaybani Explanation: A major Hanafi commentary.