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Islamic Studies Hard

Al-Khawarizmi is credited with inventing?

  • AAlgebra
  • BCalculus
  • CGeometry
  • DTrigonometry
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Correct Answer: Option A — Algebra
Explanation: Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khawarizmi (780-850 AD) was an Islamic mathematician and scholar whose work Al-Kitab Al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab Al-Jabr wal-Muqabala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing) laid the foundations of algebra. The word algebra itself comes from Al-Jabr in his title and the word algorithm comes from his Latinized name.
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Islamic Studies Hard

The Islamic scholarly consensus places the total number of Prophets sent by Allah at?

  • A25
  • B124000
  • C313
  • D1000
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Correct Answer: Option B — 124000
Explanation: According to Islamic tradition approximately 124000 prophets were sent by Allah throughout human history though only 25 are named in the Quran. Among these 25 five are given the title Ulul Azm (Prophets of Strong Will): Muhammad Ibrahim Musa Isa and Nuh (Peace be upon them all) due to their exceptional patience and trials.
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Islamic Studies Hard

The term 'Ijaz-ul-Quran' refers to?

  • ATranslation of the Quran
  • BThe miraculous inimitability of the Quran
  • CCompilation of the Quran
  • DMemorization of the Quran
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Correct Answer: Option B — The miraculous inimitability of the Quran
Explanation: Ijaz-ul-Quran refers to the miraculous and inimitable nature of the Holy Quran which cannot be replicated by humans. The Quran itself challenges humanity and jinn to produce even one Surah like it (2:23) known as the Tahaddi (challenge). This inimitability exists in its language style meaning linguistic precision and timeless wisdom.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The concept of 'Sadaqah Jariyah' in Islam refers to?

  • AObligatory charity
  • BVoluntary continuous charity that benefits after death
  • CAnnual alms tax
  • DCharity given in Ramadan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Voluntary continuous charity that benefits after death
Explanation: Sadaqah Jariyah refers to ongoing charitable acts whose benefits continue after the donor's death. Examples include building a mosque funding a well digging education or planting trees. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that when a person dies their deeds end except for three: ongoing charity beneficial knowledge and a righteous child who prays for them.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Ibn Sina is known in the West as?

  • AAlhazen
  • BAverroes
  • CAvicenna
  • DAlbumasar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Avicenna
Explanation: Ibn Sina (980-1037 AD) known in the West as Avicenna is one of the most significant Islamic scholars of the medieval period. His Canon of Medicine remained the standard medical textbook in European universities until the 17th century. He also made major contributions to philosophy logic mathematics and astronomy.
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Islamic Studies Hard

The last Surah revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) is generally considered to be?

  • ASurah Al-Ikhlas
  • BSurah Al-Nasr
  • CSurah Al-Maidah
  • DSurah At-Tawbah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Maidah
Explanation: According to many classical scholars Surah Al-Maidah was among the last Surahs revealed containing the famous verse (5:3) that declares the completion of religion: Today I have perfected your religion for you. Some scholars also consider verse 281 of Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah An-Nasr as among the very last revelations.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Islamic term 'Wahi' refers to?

  • ADivine inspiration or revelation
  • BThe Holy Quran text
  • CPrayer recitation
  • DProphetic tradition
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Correct Answer: Option A — Divine inspiration or revelation
Explanation: Wahi refers to divine revelation or inspired communication from Allah to His prophets and messengers. It came in various forms to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) including through Angel Jibreel direct speech of Allah and true dreams. The Quran states in Surah Ash-Shura (42:51) that it is not for any human being that Allah should speak to them except through Wahi.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The term 'Nifaq' in Islamic terminology means?

  • ADisbelief
  • BPolytheism
  • CHypocrisy
  • DApostasy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hypocrisy
Explanation: Nifaq refers to hypocrisy in Islamic theology — the condition of outwardly professing Islam while harboring disbelief or malice inwardly. Those guilty of Nifaq are called Munafiqeen (hypocrites). The Quran dedicates Surah Al-Munafiqun (Chapter 63) entirely to describing and warning against this trait which the Prophet identified as extremely dangerous to the Muslim community.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Islamic prayer performed for rain is called?

  • ASalat-ul-Istisqa
  • BSalat-ul-Khusuf
  • CSalat-ul-Kusuf
  • DSalat-ul-Janazah
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Correct Answer: Option A — Salat-ul-Istisqa
Explanation: Salat-ul-Istisqa is a special prayer performed to seek rain during periods of drought. It involves two rakats performed in congregation often in an open field followed by a special supplication and the Imam reverses his cloak as a symbolic gesture. This prayer was performed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is a recommended Sunnah.
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Islamic Studies Hard

Which battle is known as the first naval battle in Islamic history?

  • ABattle of the Masts
  • BBattle of Dhul Qassah
  • CBattle of Dhat-ul-Sawari
  • DBattle of Ajnadain
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Correct Answer: Option C — Battle of Dhat-ul-Sawari
Explanation: The Battle of Dhat-ul-Sawari also known as the Battle of the Masts was fought in 655 AD (34 AH) during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (RA). It was the first major Islamic naval victory fought between a Muslim fleet and the Byzantine navy in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of modern-day Turkey.
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