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Islamic Studies MCQs

Which Hanbali scholar wrote “Kashshaf al-Qina‘”?

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

Which companion was known for knowledge of Qur’anic recitation in Kufa?

  • A. Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud
  • B. Abu Huraira
  • C. Salman
  • D. Bilal
Explanation:
Ibn Mas‘ud taught in Kufa.

What is “Ilm al-Qawa‘id al-Fiqhiyyah”?

  • A. Grammar rules
  • B. Legal maxims
  • C. Tafsir
  • D. Hadith science
Explanation:
General legal principles.

Which Surah contains story of Prophet Dawud’s judgment?

  • A. Sad
  • B. Al-Anbiya
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Al-Qasas
Explanation:
Both Surahs mention aspects.

Which doctrine affirms Allah’s speech without modality?

  • A. Athari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Ash‘ari
  • D. Jahmiyyah
Explanation:
Affirmation without “how”.

Which empire defeated Byzantines at Manzikert?

  • A. Seljuks
  • B. Abbasids
  • C. Ottomans
  • D. Ayyubids
Explanation:
Seljuks won decisive victory.

Which Maliki scholar wrote “Al-Jami‘ li Ahkam al-Qur’an”?

  • A. Al-Qurtubi
  • B. Malik
  • C. Ibn Rushd
  • D. Sahnun
Explanation:
Famous tafsir work.

What is “Ilm al-Tafsir”?

  • A. Science of hadith
  • B. Interpretation of Qur’an
  • C. Grammar
  • D. Jurisprudence
Explanation:
Explains meanings of Qur’an.

Which Surah mentions the story of Prophet Idris?

  • A. Maryam
  • B. Al-Anbiya
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Yusuf
Explanation:
Idris mentioned in both Surahs.

Which sect rejects intercession entirely?

  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Athari
  • D. Maturidi
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila deny Shafa‘ah.