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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Surah contains command of Hajj?

  • A. Al-Baqarah
  • B. Aal Imran
  • C. Al-Hajj
  • D. All of these
Explanation:
Hajj mentioned across multiple Surahs.

Which sect believes grave sinners are in intermediate state?

  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Khawarij
  • C. Murji’ah
  • D. Ash‘ari
Explanation:
“Manzilah bayn al-manzilatayn”.

Which empire succeeded Seljuks?

  • A. Ottomans
  • B. Abbasids
  • C. Fatimids
  • D. Ayyubids
Explanation:
Ottomans rose after Seljuks.

Which Hanbali scholar wrote “Zad al-Mustaqni”?

  • A. Al-Hajjawi
  • B. Ibn Qudamah
  • C. Ibn Taymiyyah
  • D. Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Explanation:
Al-Hajjawi authored it.

What is “Tafsir bi al-Ma’thur”?

  • A. Interpretation by opinion
  • B. Based on Qur’an and hadith
  • C. Linguistic analysis
  • D. Philosophical tafsir
Explanation:
Uses transmitted sources.

Which doctrine affirms both attributes and transcendence?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Jahmiyyah
  • D. Kharijite
Explanation:
Ash‘ari balance affirmation and transcendence.

Which empire ruled India as Muslim power prominently?

  • A. Abbasids
  • B. Mughals
  • C. Ottomans
  • D. Seljuks
Explanation:
Mughals ruled Indian subcontinent.

Which school rejects Qiyas largely?

  • A. Zahiri
  • B. Hanafi
  • C. Maliki
  • D. Shafi‘i
Explanation:
Zahiri rely strictly on texts.

Which companion was expert in genealogy?

  • A. Abu Huraira
  • B. Ibn Abbas
  • C. Jubayr ibn Mut‘im
  • D. Ali
Explanation:
Known for genealogy expertise.

What is “Ilm al-Rijal”?

  • A. Tafsir science
  • B. Study of narrators
  • C. Jurisprudence
  • D. Theology
Explanation:
It evaluates narrators’ reliability.