Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which sect emphasizes rational interpretation excessively?
  • A. Ash‘ari
  • B. Mu‘tazila
  • C. Athari
  • D. Hanbali
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila prioritize reason over text.
Related Question 1
Which sect emphasizes rationalism in theology?
  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Athari
  • C. Hanbali
  • D. Zahiri
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila prioritize reason.
Related Question 2
Which sect denies divine attributes entirely and emphasizes pure monotheism?
  • A. Mu‘tazila
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Athari
  • D. Hanbali
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Mu‘tazila reject attributes.
Related Question 3
Which sect denies metaphorical interpretation entirely?
  • A. Zahiri
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Mu‘tazila
  • D. Maturidi
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Zahiri literalism.
Related Question 4
Which sect emphasizes strict literalism rejecting metaphor?
  • A. Zahiri
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Mu‘tazila
  • D. Maturidi
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Zahiris adhere to literal text.
Related Question 5
Which sect rejects metaphorical interpretation entirely?
  • A. Athari
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Mu‘tazila
  • D. Maturidi
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Athari avoid ta’wil.