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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Surah contains story of Prophet Zakariya?

  • A. Maryam
  • B. Aal Imran
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Al-Anbiya
Explanation:
Zakariya mentioned in both Surahs.

Which doctrine affirms both free will and divine decree moderately?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Jabariyyah
  • C. Qadariyyah
  • D. Mu‘tazila
Explanation:
Ash‘ari balance both.

Which empire followed Seljuks in Persia?

  • A. Ilkhanids
  • B. Abbasids
  • C. Ottomans
  • D. Fatimids
Explanation:
Mongol Ilkhanate succeeded Seljuks.

Which Shafi‘i scholar wrote “Al-Burhan”?

  • A. Al-Juwayni
  • B. Al-Ghazali
  • C. Al-Nawawi
  • D. Al-Rafi‘i
Explanation:
Foundational usul work.

What is “Ilm al-Usul”?

  • A. Legal rulings
  • B. Principles of jurisprudence
  • C. Hadith classification
  • D. Tafsir
Explanation:
Foundation of deriving law.

Which Surah mentions “Ashab al-Fil”?

  • A. Al-Fil
  • B. Quraysh
  • C. Al-Qariah
  • D. Al-Humazah
Explanation:
Story of Abraha’s army.

Which sect rejects metaphorical interpretation entirely?

  • A. Athari
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Mu‘tazila
  • D. Maturidi
Explanation:
Athari avoid ta’wil.

Which empire controlled Syria before Ottomans?

  • A. Mamluks
  • B. Abbasids
  • C. Seljuks
  • D. Fatimids
Explanation:
Mamluks ruled before Ottoman conquest.

Which Hanbali scholar wrote “Al-Insaf”?

  • A. Al-Mardawi
  • B. Ibn Qudamah
  • C. Ibn Taymiyyah
  • D. Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Explanation:
Major Hanbali reference.

Which companion was known for generosity in Medina?

  • A. Sa‘d ibn Ubadah
  • B. Abu Huraira
  • C. Ibn Abbas
  • D. Bilal
Explanation:
Famous for generosity.