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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which empire ruled Hijaz before Ottoman takeover?

  • A. Mamluks
  • B. Abbasids
  • C. Seljuks
  • D. Fatimids
Explanation:
Mamluks controlled region.

Which Hanbali scholar wrote “Sharh al-Muntaha”?

  • A. Al-Buhuti
  • B. Ibn Qudamah
  • C. Ibn Taymiyyah
  • D. Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Explanation:
Important Hanbali commentary.

Which companion was known for knowledge of hadith narration in Madinah?

  • A. Abu Huraira
  • B. Ibn Abbas
  • C. Anas
  • D. Zayd
Explanation:
Narrated most hadith.

What is “Ilm al-Mustalah al-Qur’an”?

  • A. Grammar
  • B. Qur’anic terminology sciences
  • C. Hadith science
  • D. Jurisprudence
Explanation:
Studies Qur’anic classifications.

Which Surah contains mention of Prophet Musa’s staff miracle?

  • A. Al-A‘raf
  • B. Taha
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Yunus
Explanation:
Mentioned in multiple Surahs.

Which doctrine affirms both divine will and human responsibility?

  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Jabariyyah
  • C. Qadariyyah
  • D. Mu‘tazila
Explanation:
Balanced theological approach.

Which empire conquered Baghdad after Abbasids?

  • A. Mongols
  • B. Ottomans
  • C. Seljuks
  • D. Ayyubids
Explanation:
Mongols destroyed Abbasid capital.

Which Maliki scholar wrote “Al-Furuq”?

  • A. Al-Qarafi
  • B. Malik
  • C. Sahnun
  • D. Ibn Rushd
Explanation:
Discusses legal distinctions.

Which companion was known for knowledge of military strategy?

  • A. Khalid ibn Walid
  • B. Abu Huraira
  • C. Ibn Abbas
  • D. Bilal
Explanation:
Renowned military commander.

What is “Ilm al-Tadlis”?

  • A. Fabrication
  • B. Concealing defects in narration
  • C. Grammar
  • D. Tafsir
Explanation:
Hiding weakness in transmission.