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Islamic Studies MCQs

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.