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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Surah contains the command of changing the Qiblah?

  • A. Al-Imran
  • B. Al-Baqarah
  • C. Al-Nisa
  • D. Al-Anfal
Explanation:
The command to change Qiblah appears in Al-Baqarah (2:144).

Which companion was first martyr in Islam?

  • A. Sumayyah
  • B. Ammar
  • C. Bilal
  • D. Khabbab
Explanation:
Sumayyah was first martyr.

What is “Qira’at”?

  • A. Tafsir method
  • B. Variant recitations of Qur’an
  • C. Hadith classification
  • D. Legal ruling
Explanation:
Refers to canonical recitations.

Which Surah is called “Heart of Qur’an”?

  • A. Ya-Sin
  • B. Al-Rahman
  • C. Al-Waqi‘ah
  • D. Al-Mulk
Explanation:
Ya-Sin is metaphorically called heart.

Which doctrine rejects anthropomorphism completely?

  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Mujassimah
  • C. Athari
  • D. Kharijite
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila emphasize transcendence.

Which empire ended Abbasid rule in Baghdad?

  • A. Mongols
  • B. Ottomans
  • C. Seljuks
  • D. Mamluks
Explanation:
Mongols destroyed Baghdad in 1258.

Which school emphasizes analogy strongly?

  • A. Hanafi
  • B. Maliki
  • C. Shafi‘i
  • D. Hanbali
Explanation:
Hanafi school extensively uses Qiyas.

Which companion was known for generosity?

  • A. Uthman ibn Affan
  • B. Umar
  • C. Ali
  • D. Abu Huraira
Explanation:
Uthman was highly charitable.

What is “Isnad”?

  • A. Text of hadith
  • B. Chain of narrators
  • C. Fabrication
  • D. Weak narration
Explanation:
Isnad refers to transmission chain.

Which sect affirms both free will and divine decree moderately?

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