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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Surah begins with “Iqra”?

  • A. Al-‘Alaq
  • B. Al-Qalam
  • C. Al-Muddathir
  • D. Al-Fatiha
Explanation:
First revelation begins with Iqra.

Which sect affirms Allah’s attributes metaphorically?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Athari
  • D. Kharijite
Explanation:
Ash‘ari often interpret attributes figuratively.

Who wrote “Al-Muqni‘” in fiqh?

  • A. Ibn Qudamah
  • B. Ibn Taymiyyah
  • C. Al-Nawawi
  • D. Al-Shafi‘i
Explanation:
Ibn Qudamah authored it.

Which principle allows necessity to override prohibition?

  • A. Darura
  • B. Istihsan
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Ijma‘
Explanation:
Necessity permits exceptions.

Which battle is known as “Day of Uhud”?

  • A. Uhud
  • B. Badr
  • C. Khandaq
  • D. Hunayn
Explanation:
It refers directly to Battle of Uhud.

What is “Mutashabih” in Qur’an?

  • A. Clear verses
  • B. Ambiguous verses
  • C. Abrogated verses
  • D. Legal verses
Explanation:
Mutashabih refers to unclear meanings.

Which Surah discusses inheritance laws extensively?

  • A. Al-Nisa
  • B. Al-Baqarah
  • C. Al-Ma’idah
  • D. Al-An‘am
Explanation:
Surah Al-Nisa details inheritance rulings.

Which doctrine rejects eternal punishment for believers?

  • A. Khawarij
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Murji’ah
  • D. Ash‘ari
Explanation:
Murji’ah defer punishment judgment.

Which dynasty established Al-Azhar?

  • A. Abbasids
  • B. Fatimids
  • C. Umayyads
  • D. Ottomans
Explanation:
Fatimids founded Al-Azhar in Cairo.

Which Hanbali scholar wrote “Majmu‘ al-Fatawa”?

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