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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Surah contains the verse of Mubahala?

  • A. Al-Baqarah
  • B. Aal Imran
  • C. Al-Ma’idah
  • D. Al-An‘am
Explanation:
Verse 61 discusses Mubahala with Christians.

Which sect denied Allah’s attributes and claimed pure unity?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Athari
  • D. Maturidi
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila emphasized strict monotheism.

Who authored “Kitab al-Manazir” in optics?

  • A. Al-Razi
  • B. Ibn al-Haytham
  • C. Al-Farabi
  • D. Ibn Sina
Explanation:
Ibn al-Haytham pioneered optics.

Which usul concept refers to blocking means to evil?

  • A. Istihsan
  • B. Sadd al-Dhara’i
  • C. Istishab
  • D. Ijma‘
Explanation:
It prevents permissible acts leading to harm.

Which expedition is known for the incident of poisoned sheep?

  • A. Khaybar
  • B. Hunayn
  • C. Tabuk
  • D. Badr
Explanation:
A Jewish woman poisoned food after Khaybar.

In hadith science, what is “Mu‘dal”?

  • A. Missing one narrator
  • B. Missing two consecutive narrators
  • C. Fabricated narration
  • D. Contradictory narration
Explanation:
Mu‘dal has two or more consecutive missing narrators.

Which Surah is considered to have been revealed both in Makkah and Madinah according to some scholars?

  • A. Al-Fatiha
  • B. Al-Ikhlas
  • C. Al-Nas
  • D. Al-Kawthar
Explanation:
Some scholars hold Al-Fatiha was revealed twice in both periods.

Which theological concept balances divine decree and human choice in Ash‘ari thought?

  • A. Qadar
  • B. Kasb
  • C. Ijma‘
  • D. Ta’wil
Explanation:
Kasb reconciles human acquisition with divine creation.

Which empire followed Abbasids in Baghdad region?

  • A. Buyids
  • B. Ottomans
  • C. Fatimids
  • D. Seljuks
Explanation:
Buyids controlled Baghdad under Abbasids.

Which Hanbali scholar wrote “Al-Mughni”?

  • A. Ibn Qudamah
  • B. Ibn Taymiyyah
  • C. Ahmad ibn Hanbal
  • D. Al-Buhuti
Explanation:
Ibn Qudamah authored Al-Mughni.