Selected MCQ

Current Question
The doctrine of “خلق القرآن” (createdness of Qur’an) is primarily associated with which group?
  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Maturidi
  • C. Mu‘tazila
  • D. Athari
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Mu‘tazila held the Qur’an to be created.
Related Question 1
Which Abbasid caliph is associated with decline due to internal fragmentation?
  • A. Al-Musta‘sim
  • B. Al-Mutawakkil
  • C. Al-Amin
  • D. Al-Ma’mun
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
His reign ended with Mongol invasion.
Related Question 2
Which expedition is associated with the revelation of Surah Al-Tawbah?
  • A. Tabuk
  • B. Khaybar
  • C. Hunayn
  • D. Badr
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Surah Al-Tawbah revealed around Tabuk expedition.
Related Question 3
Which doctrine affirms divine attributes without asking how?
  • A. Athari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Ash‘ari
  • D. Jahmiyyah
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Bila kayf” approach.
Related Question 4
Which doctrine affirms both divine will and human responsibility?
  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Jabariyyah
  • C. Qadariyyah
  • D. Mu‘tazila
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Balanced theological approach.
Related Question 5
Which expedition is associated with the prohibition of visiting graves initially then later allowance?
  • A. No specific expedition
  • B. Tabuk
  • C. Uhud
  • D. Khaybar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Ruling evolved over time, not tied to one expedition.