Which Abbasid caliph built Baghdad? A. Al-Mansur B. Harun al-Rashid C. Al-Ma’mun D. Al-Mutawakkil Explanation: Al-Mansur founded Baghdad.
Which Hanafi jurist was student of Abu Hanifa and became judge? A. Abu Yusuf B. Muhammad al-Shaybani C. Sarakhsi D. Kasani Explanation: Abu Yusuf became Chief Judge (Qadi al-Qudat).
Which companion was known for writing revelation? A. Zayd ibn Thabit B. Abu Huraira C. Ibn Umar D. Salman al-Farsi Explanation: Zayd was chief scribe of revelation.
What is “Ma‘ruf” hadith? A. Accepted narration in contrast to munkar B. Fabricated C. Weak chain D. Mutawatir Explanation: Ma‘ruf is acceptable narration opposing weak ones.
Which Surah contains the story of Talut and Jalut? A. Al-Baqarah B. Al-A‘raf C. Yunus D. Maryam Explanation: Story appears in Al-Baqarah.
Which sect is associated with denial of divine decree (Qadar)? A. Qadariyyah B. Jabariyyah C. Ash‘ari D. Athari Explanation: Qadariyyah denied predestination.
Who authored “Kitab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala”? A. Al-Kindi B. Al-Khwarizmi C. Ibn Sina D. Al-Razi Explanation: Al-Khwarizmi founded algebra with this work.
Which usul principle refers to presumption of continuity? A. Istishab B. Qiyas C. Ijma‘ D. Istihsan Explanation: Istishab assumes existing condition remains unchanged.
Which expedition is known for “Bay‘at al-Nisa”? A. Conquest of Makkah B. Hudaybiyyah C. Tabuk D. Khaybar Explanation: Women pledged allegiance after conquest of Makkah.
In hadith sciences, what is “Mudallis”? A. Fabricator of hadith B. Narrator who conceals defects in chain C. Weak narrator D. Broken chain Explanation: Mudallis hides discontinuity or weakness in transmission.