Which companion was known for knowledge of judicial rulings in Kufa? A. Ali ibn Abi Talib B. Abu Huraira C. Bilal D. Salman Explanation: Known for legal judgments.
What is “Ilm al-Bayan”? A. Grammar B. Rhetorical clarity and expression C. Tafsir D. Hadith Explanation: Part of Arabic eloquence sciences.
Which Surah contains mention of Prophet Zakariya’s dua for offspring? A. Maryam B. Aal Imran C. Both A and B D. Al-Anbiya Explanation: Mentioned in both Surahs.
Which doctrine affirms divine attributes without asking how? A. Athari B. Mu‘tazila C. Ash‘ari D. Jahmiyyah Explanation: “Bila kayf” approach.
Which empire expanded Islam into North Africa significantly? A. Umayyads B. Abbasids C. Ottomans D. Seljuks Explanation: Umayyads spread Islam westward.
Which Shafi‘i scholar wrote “Nihayat al-Matlab”? A. Al-Juwayni B. Al-Ghazali C. Al-Nawawi D. Al-Rafi‘i Explanation: Advanced fiqh work.
Which companion was known for knowledge of Qur’anic recitation in Syria? A. Abu Darda B. Ibn Abbas C. Abu Huraira D. Salman Explanation: Taught Qur’an in Damascus.
What is “Ilm al-Ma‘ani”? A. Grammar B. Rhetorical meanings C. Tafsir D. Hadith Explanation: Part of Arabic rhetoric.
Which Surah contains story of Prophet Lut? A. Hud B. Al-A‘raf C. Both A and B D. Yusuf Explanation: Lut appears in multiple Surahs.
Which sect denies metaphorical interpretation entirely? A. Zahiri B. Ash‘ari C. Mu‘tazila D. Maturidi Explanation: Zahiri literalism.