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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which principle allows continuation of a ruling until evidence changes it?

• A. Istihsan
• B. Istishab
• C. Qiyas
• D. Ijma‘

Explanation:
Istishab presumes continuity of an established state.

Which lesser-known expedition involved no fighting but strategic intimidation?

• A. Dhat al-Riqa‘
• B. Banu Mustaliq
• C. Tabuk
• D. Khaybar

Explanation:
Tabuk ended without battle but demonstrated strength.

In hadith terminology, what does “Mudraj” refer to?

• A. Fabricated narration
• B. Narrator addition into text
• C. Weak chain
• D. Broken chain

Explanation:
Mudraj involves insertion of narrator’s words into hadith text.

Which Surah is known for containing the phrase “أحسن القصص” (the best of stories)?

• A. Al-Kahf
• B. Yusuf
• C. Hud
• D. Al-Qasas

Explanation:
Surah Yusuf describes itself as “Ahsan al-Qasas”.

“Kasb” theory is associated with:

• A. Mu‘tazila
• B. Ash‘ari
• C. Khawarij
• D. Murji’ah

Explanation:
Ash‘ari introduced kasb to reconcile free will and predestination.

Which concept is central in Maliki fiqh?

• A. Qiyas
• B. Istihsan
• C. Maslahah Mursalah
• D. Istishab

Explanation:
Public interest is emphasized in Maliki school.

The incident of الإفك (slander) primarily concerns:

• A. Hafsa (RA)
• B. Aisha (RA)
• C. Umm Salama (RA)
• D. Zaynab (RA)

Explanation:
It involved false accusations against Aisha (RA).

“Sahih li ghayrihi” refers to:

• A. Intrinsically authentic hadith
• B. Authentic due to supporting chains
• C. Weak hadith
• D. Fabricated hadith

Explanation:
It gains authenticity through corroboration.

Which Surah begins with disjointed letters followed by oath?

• A. Al-Baqarah
• B. Al-Qalam
• C. Ya-Sin
• D. Al-Shura

Explanation:
Surah Al-Qalam begins with “Nun wal-qalam”.

Which theological group affirms divine attributes without interpretation?

• A. Mu‘tazila
• B. Ash‘ari
• C. Athari
• D. Jahmiyyah

Explanation:
Athari approach affirms attributes without ta’wil.