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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which maxim states “acts are judged by intentions”?

  • A. Al-umur bi maqasidiha
  • B. Yaqin la yazul
  • C. Darar yuzal
  • D. ‘Adah muhakkamah
Explanation:
Foundational legal principle.

Which battle is known for archers leaving positions?

  • A. Uhud
  • B. Badr
  • C. Khandaq
  • D. Hunayn
Explanation:
Archers disobeyed instructions at Uhud.

What is “Mansukh”?

  • A. Abrogating verse
  • B. Abrogated ruling
  • C. Weak narration
  • D. Fabricated hadith
Explanation:
Mansukh is replaced ruling.

Which sect believes grave sinner is neither believer nor disbeliever?

  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Murji’ah
  • C. Khawarij
  • D. Ash‘ari
Explanation:
Intermediate state doctrine.

Which Hanafi scholar authored “Usul al-Shashi”?

  • A. Al-Shashi
  • B. Sarakhsi
  • C. Kasani
  • D. Marghinani
Explanation:
A classical Hanafi usul text.

Which companion was known for writing treaties?

  • A. Ali ibn Abi Talib
  • B. Abu Huraira
  • C. Ibn Umar
  • D. Bilal
Explanation:
Ali served as scribe for treaties.

What is “Nasikh” in Qur’anic sciences?

  • A. Abrogated verse
  • B. Abrogating verse
  • C. Weak verse
  • D. Ambiguous verse
Explanation:
Nasikh replaces previous ruling.

Which Surah mentions the story of Prophet Yunus in detail?

  • A. Yunus
  • B. Al-Saffat
  • C. Al-Anbiya
  • D. All of these
Explanation:
Yunus is mentioned in multiple Surahs.

Which sect is associated with “Tafwid” (consigning meaning to Allah)?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Jahmiyyah
  • D. Khawarij
Explanation:
Ash‘aris often adopt tafwid in attributes.

Who authored “Al-Mustasfa” in usul al-fiqh?

  • A. Al-Ghazali
  • B. Al-Juwayni
  • C. Al-Shafi‘i
  • D. Ibn Taymiyyah
Explanation:
A major work on legal theory.