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.