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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which dynasty preceded Abbasids?

  • A. Umayyads
  • B. Fatimids
  • C. Ottomans
  • D. Seljuks
Explanation:
Abbasids overthrew Umayyads.

Which jurist authored “Al-Umm”?

  • A. Abu Hanifa
  • B. Malik
  • C. Shafi‘i
  • D. Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Explanation:
Imam Shafi‘i wrote Al-Umm.

Which companion was known for expertise in inheritance laws?

  • A. Ibn Abbas
  • B. Zayd ibn Thabit
  • C. Abu Huraira
  • D. Ibn Umar
Explanation:
Zayd ibn Thabit excelled in fara’id.

Which Surah begins with “Tabarak”?

  • A. Al-Mulk
  • B. Al-Rahman
  • C. Al-Waqi‘ah
  • D. Al-Qalam
Explanation:
Surah Al-Mulk begins with Tabarak.

Which sect affirms seeing Allah in Hereafter?

  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Jahmiyyah
  • D. Qadariyyah
Explanation:
Ash‘aris affirm beatific vision.

Who authored “Muqaddimah”?

  • A. Al-Tabari
  • B. Ibn Khaldun
  • C. Al-Mas‘udi
  • D. Ibn Kathir
Explanation:
It is foundational work in historiography.

Which principle prioritizes public welfare in absence of text?

  • A. Qiyas
  • B. Istislah
  • C. Istishab
  • D. Taqlid
Explanation:
Istislah considers public interest.

Which battle is also called “Ghazwat al-Furqan”?

  • A. Uhud
  • B. Badr
  • C. Khandaq
  • D. Tabuk
Explanation:
Badr distinguished truth from falsehood.

What is “Musnad” hadith?

  • A. Broken chain
  • B. Continuous chain to Prophet
  • C. Fabricated
  • D. Weak
Explanation:
Musnad has uninterrupted chain to Prophet ﷺ.

Which Surah contains verse of light (Ayat al-Nur)?

  • A. Al-Baqarah
  • B. Al-Nur
  • C. Al-An‘am
  • D. Al-Ahzab
Explanation:
Ayat al-Nur appears in Surah Al-Nur.