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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Surah mentions the story of the Hoopoe (Hudhud)?

  • A. Al-Naml
  • B. Al-Qasas
  • C. Yusuf
  • D. Al-Anbiya
Explanation:
Hudhud appears in story of Sulayman.

Which sect historically emphasized denial of divine speech as attribute?

  • A. Jahmiyyah
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Athari
  • D. Maturidi
Explanation:
Jahmiyyah denied Allah’s speech attribute.

Who authored “Al-Mughni al-Labib” in Arabic grammar?

  • A. Sibawayh
  • B. Ibn Hisham
  • C. Al-Farra
  • D. Al-Zajjaj
Explanation:
Ibn Hisham wrote this advanced grammar work.

Which usul principle refers to deriving rulings based on effective cause (‘illah)?

  • A. Qiyas
  • B. Istishab
  • C. Istihsan
  • D. Ijma‘
Explanation:
Qiyas extends rulings through shared cause.

Which expedition is associated with the prohibition of alcohol being finalized?

  • A. Badr
  • B. Uhud
  • C. Khaybar
  • D. None directly; revealed in Madinah
Explanation:
Final prohibition revealed in Madinah context, not tied to a specific expedition.

In hadith sciences, what is “Mudallis al-Shuyukh”?

  • A. Fabrication of hadith
  • B. Concealing teacher’s identity with obscure names
  • C. Weak narrator
  • D. Broken chain
Explanation:
Narrator disguises teacher to hide weakness.

Which Surah contains the ruling of “Zihar” and its expiation?

  • A. Al-Ahzab
  • B. Al-Mujadilah
  • C. Al-Nisa
  • D. Al-Talaq
Explanation:
Surah Al-Mujadilah addresses Zihar and its expiation.

Which school emphasizes hadith and rejects speculative reasoning?

  • A. Hanbali
  • B. Hanafi
  • C. Maliki
  • D. Shafi‘i
Explanation:
Hanbali prioritize textual evidence.

Which companion was known for knowledge of Qur’anic interpretation?

  • A. Ibn Abbas
  • B. Abu Huraira
  • C. Bilal
  • D. Salman
Explanation:
Renowned mufassir among companions.

What is “Ilm al-Lugha” in Qur’anic studies?

  • A. Grammar
  • B. Lexicography
  • C. Rhetoric
  • D. Recitation
Explanation:
Study of word meanings.