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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which principle states “hardship brings ease”?

  • A. Al-mashaqqa tajlib al-taysir
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Istishab
  • D. Sadd al-Dhara’i
Explanation:
It allows concessions during hardship.

Which expedition involved trench digging strategy?

  • A. Badr
  • B. Uhud
  • C. Khandaq
  • D. Tabuk
Explanation:
Salman al-Farsi suggested trench strategy.

What defines “Marfu‘” hadith?

  • A. Attributed to Companion
  • B. Attributed to Prophet ﷺ
  • C. Attributed to Tabi‘i
  • D. Weak narration
Explanation:
Marfu‘ is linked directly to Prophet ﷺ.

Which Surah contains verse of debt (longest verse)?

  • A. Al-Baqarah
  • B. Al-Nisa
  • C. Al-Ma’idah
  • D. Al-An‘am
Explanation:
Ayat al-Dayn is the longest verse in Qur’an.

Which doctrine emphasizes “خلق الأفعال” (creation of human acts by humans)?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Athari
  • D. Jabariyyah
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila argue humans create their own actions.

Which dynasty ruled Spain (Al-Andalus)?

  • A. Abbasids
  • B. Umayyads
  • C. Fatimids
  • D. Ottomans
Explanation:
Umayyads established rule in Andalusia.

Which Maliki scholar wrote “Al-Muwatta”?

  • A. Malik ibn Anas
  • B. Ibn Rushd
  • C. Al-Qurtubi
  • D. Ibn Abd al-Barr
Explanation:
Imam Malik compiled Al-Muwatta.

Which companion led prayers during Prophet’s illness?

  • A. Umar
  • B. Ali
  • C. Abu Bakr
  • D. Uthman
Explanation:
Abu Bakr led salah before Prophet’s death.

What is “Mudtarib” hadith?

  • A. Consistent chain
  • B. Conflicting narrations of equal strength
  • C. Fabricated
  • D. Weak narrator
Explanation:
Contradictions cannot be reconciled.

Which Surah is also called “Al-Munjiya” (the savior)?

  • A. Al-Mulk
  • B. Al-Waqi‘ah
  • C. Al-Rahman
  • D. Ya-Sin
Explanation:
It is believed to protect from punishment of grave.