What is “Ilm al-Maqasid”? A. Grammar B. Objectives of Shari‘ah C. Tafsir D. Hadith Explanation: Studies purposes behind rulings.
Which Surah contains command of inheritance shares explicitly? A. Al-Nisa B. Al-Baqarah C. Al-Ma’idah D. Al-Anfal Explanation: Detailed inheritance laws.
Which doctrine affirms Allah’s attributes but without resemblance? A. Ash‘ari B. Mu‘tazila C. Jahmiyyah D. Kharijite Explanation: Affirmation without anthropomorphism.
Which empire ruled Andalusia after Umayyads initially? A. Taifa kingdoms B. Abbasids C. Ottomans D. Seljuks Explanation: Fragmented Taifa states followed.
Which Shafi‘i scholar wrote “Al-Wajiz”? A. Al-Ghazali B. Al-Nawawi C. Al-Juwayni D. Al-Rafi‘i Explanation: Concise fiqh manual.
Which companion was known for knowledge of Qur’an compilation? A. Zayd ibn Thabit B. Abu Huraira C. Ibn Umar D. Salman Explanation: Led compilation project.
What is “Ilm al-Tarikh”? A. Hadith science B. History C. Tafsir D. Jurisprudence Explanation: Study of historical events.
Which Surah contains mention of “Ashab al-Kahf”? A. Al-Kahf B. Maryam C. Al-Anbiya D. Al-Qasas Explanation: Named after them.
Which sect emphasizes strict literalism rejecting metaphor? A. Zahiri B. Ash‘ari C. Mu‘tazila D. Maturidi Explanation: Zahiris adhere to literal text.
Which empire expanded Islam into Central Asia? A. Umayyads B. Abbasids C. Ottomans D. Fatimids Explanation: Umayyads spread Islam eastward.