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Islamic Studies

2026

MCQs

Question 1
Who is the author of the book “The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam”?
  • Allama Shibli
  • Allama Iqbal
  • Syed Maududi
  • None of these
Explanation: “The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam” was written by Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Question 2
According to the MUFASSIRIN, what is meant by فی سبیل اللہ in the heads of Zakat?
  • Jihad
  • Welfare
  • Hospitals
  • None of these
Explanation: “Fi Sabilillah” is commonly interpreted as striving in the way of Allah, especially Jihad.
Question 3
During the Hudaybiyyah diplomacy, under whose protection did Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA) enter Makkah?
  • Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (RA)
  • Hazrat Abbas (RA)
  • Hazrat Saeed bin Aas (RA)
  • None of these
Explanation: Hazrat Usman (RA) entered Makkah under the protection of Saeed bin Aas.
Question 4
Who is the author of the book on Seerah titled “Khutbat-e-Madras”?
  • Allama Shibli
  • Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani
  • Qazi Sulaiman Mansoor Puri
  • Syed Sulaiman Nadvi
Explanation: “Khutbat-e-Madras” is a famous Seerah work by Allama Shibli Nomani.
Question 5
According to the Holy Quran, in which matter are men and women equal?
  • Reward (Ajr)
  • Deeds
  • Inheritance
  • None of these
Explanation: The Quran emphasizes equality of men and women in reward for their deeds.
Question 6
According to which Surah, the killing of one human being is equal to the killing of all mankind?
  • Al-Anfal
  • Al-Ahzab
  • Al-Tauba
  • Al-Maida
Explanation: Surah Al-Maida (5:32) equates killing one person unjustly with killing all humanity.
Question 7
Who is the author of “The Clash of Civilizations”?
  • Henry Kissinger
  • Arnold J. Toynbee
  • Kenneth Clark
  • Samuel P. Huntington
Explanation: Samuel P. Huntington authored “The Clash of Civilizations.”
Question 8
Which Islamic organization was established in the year 1969?
  • PLO
  • OIC
  • LAS
  • T
Explanation: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was established in 1969.
Question 9
In which school of thought is the principle of ISTEHSAN most extensively applied?
  • Maliki
  • Hanbali
  • Shafi
  • None of these
Explanation: Istihsan is most prominently associated with the Hanafi school, which is not listed, so “None of these” is correct.
Question 10
Which status of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) has been most prominently highlighted in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah?
  • Merchant
  • Warrior
  • Teacher
  • None of these
Explanation: The Prophet (ﷺ) is primarily described as a teacher and guide for humanity.
Question 11
Polygamy is allowed for a man under which condition?
  • Health
  • Wealth
  • Justice
  • None of these
Explanation: Islam allows polygamy only if justice among wives can be maintained.
Question 12
In the final major address to the Ummah, what type of equality did the Prophet (ﷺ) emphasize?
  • Human
  • Economic
  • Legal
  • None of these
Explanation: The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized equality of all humans regardless of race or status.
Question 13
Which act of worship highlights the universality of Islam?
  • Prayer (Salah)
  • Fasting (Sawm)
  • Pilgrimage (Hajj)
  • None of these
Explanation: Hajj demonstrates unity and universality as Muslims from all over the world gather together.
Question 14
According to Almighty Allah, what is the basis of being most honored?
  • Taqwa (Piety)
  • Generosity
  • Service to humanity
  • None of these
Explanation: The Quran states that the most honored are those with the most Taqwa (piety).
Question 15
The verse “وَلَقَدْ كَرَّمْنَا بَنِي آدَمَ” states:
  • Respect for humanity
  • Human dignity
  • Responsibility
  • None of these
Explanation: This verse highlights the inherent dignity bestowed upon all human beings.
Question 16
Which is considered the first battle led by the Prophet (ﷺ) in Islamic history?
  • Buwat
  • Badr
  • Abwa
  • None of these
Explanation: The expedition of Abwa (Waddan) is considered the first led by the Prophet (ﷺ).
Question 17
What was the greatest obstacle in the enforcement of law which the Prophet (ﷺ) removed through his practical Sunnah?
  • Fear
  • Discriminatory law
  • Favoritism
  • None of these
Explanation: The Prophet (ﷺ) eliminated favoritism and ensured equal application of justice.
Question 18
When one person provides capital and the other provides labor and both share profit and loss, what is it called?
  • Mudarabah
  • Partnership
  • Insurance
  • None of these
Explanation: Mudarabah is an Islamic financial partnership where one provides capital and the other labor.
Question 19
What was the common central point of the message of all the Prophets?
  • Monotheism
  • Hereafter
  • Finality of Prophethood
  • None of these
Explanation: All Prophets دعوتed towards Tawheed (belief in One God).
Question 20
How many basic conditions are required for a Hadith to be regarded as authentic?
  • 4
  • 5
  • 8
  • 3
Explanation: A Sahih Hadith requires five conditions including continuity of chain and reliability of narrators.