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Islamic Studies Hard

The famous Islamic historian who wrote Muqaddimah was?

  • AAl-Masudi
  • BIbn Battuta
  • CIbn Khaldun
  • DAl-Tabari
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ibn Khaldun
Explanation: Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406 AD) a Tunisian scholar wrote the Muqaddimah (Introduction) as a preface to his larger history of the world. It is widely considered a pioneering work in the fields of sociology historiography economics and political science. Many consider him the father of modern social sciences for his systematic approach to understanding history.
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Islamic Studies Hard

Which Islamic scholar is known as Hujjat-ul-Islam (Proof of Islam)?

  • AIbn Rushd
  • BAl-Ghazali
  • CIbn Taymiyyah
  • DIbn Khaldun
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Ghazali
Explanation: Imam Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD) is known as Hujjat-ul-Islam (Proof of Islam). He was a theologian philosopher jurist and mystic whose work Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences) is considered one of the most important Islamic texts ever written. He is credited with reconciling Sufism with orthodox Islamic theology.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The obligation of fasting in Ramadan was revealed in which year of Hijri?

  • A1 AH
  • B2 AH
  • C3 AH
  • D4 AH
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Correct Answer: Option B — 2 AH
Explanation: The obligation of fasting in the month of Ramadan was revealed in 2 AH (624 AD) through the verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183-187). These verses established fasting as a religious duty for all adult Muslims. The same year the Qibla was also changed from Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Makkah.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serves as?

  • AA replacement for the Quran
  • BThe second primary source of Islamic law
  • CA cultural tradition only
  • DA political document
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Correct Answer: Option B — The second primary source of Islamic law
Explanation: The Sunnah comprising the Prophet's sayings (Hadith) actions and tacit approvals is the second primary source of Islamic law after the Quran. It provides practical interpretation and application of Quranic principles. The Quran itself commands Muslims to obey the Prophet in Surah An-Nisa (4:80) establishing the Sunnah's divine authority.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Islamic concept of 'Qiyas' refers to?

  • AConsensus of scholars
  • BAnalogical reasoning
  • CDivine decree
  • DIndependent interpretation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Analogical reasoning
Explanation: Qiyas refers to analogical reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence used to derive rulings for new situations not explicitly addressed in the Quran or Sunnah by drawing analogy with existing rulings. For example alcohol was prohibited in the Quran so drugs are prohibited by Qiyas because they share the common cause of intoxication.
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Islamic Studies Hard

Who compiled the first major collection of Hadith known as Muwatta?

  • AImam Bukhari
  • BImam Muslim
  • CImam Malik
  • DImam Ahmad
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Correct Answer: Option C — Imam Malik
Explanation: Imam Malik bin Anas compiled the Muwatta in the 8th century making it one of the earliest surviving collections of Hadith. It focuses on the practices of the people of Madinah and contains approximately 1700 hadith. Imam Malik is also the founder of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence one of the four major Sunni schools.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Battle of Hunain was fought in which year of Hijri?

  • A6 AH
  • B7 AH
  • C8 AH
  • D9 AH
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Correct Answer: Option C — 8 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Hunain was fought in 8 AH (630 AD) shortly after the conquest of Makkah. The Muslims initially suffered a setback when faced with an ambush by the Hawazin tribe but ultimately won a decisive victory. It is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Tawbah (9:25-26) and resulted in significant war spoils.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Which prophet is known as Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah)?

  • AProphet Musa (AS)
  • BProphet Ibrahim (AS)
  • CProphet Isa (AS)
  • DProphet Yahya (AS)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Prophet Isa (AS)
Explanation: Prophet Isa (AS) Jesus is given the title Ruhullah meaning Spirit of Allah in the Quran. This refers to the miraculous nature of his creation without a father. He is also called Kalimatullah (Word of Allah) in the Quran. Islam considers him a great prophet and messenger but not the son of God as believed in Christianity.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Ghusl (ritual bath) in Islam becomes obligatory after?

  • AMinor impurity
  • BAny physical activity
  • CMajor ritual impurity (Janabah)
  • DEating meat
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Correct Answer: Option C — Major ritual impurity (Janabah)
Explanation: Ghusl refers to the ritual full-body bath that becomes obligatory after major ritual impurity (Janabah) which includes sexual intercourse seminal discharge and for women after menstruation and postpartum bleeding. It is also performed on Fridays for congregational prayers on Eid days and before Ihram for Hajj and Umrah.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Six Articles of Islamic Faith (Arkan-ul-Iman) include belief in all EXCEPT?

  • AAngels
  • BProphets
  • CCaliphs
  • DDivine Books
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Correct Answer: Option C — Caliphs
Explanation: The Six Articles of Faith in Islam are belief in: Allah the Angels the Divine Books the Prophets the Day of Judgment and Divine Decree (Qadr). These are derived from the Hadith of Jibreel in which the Angel Jibreel asked the Prophet to define Iman. Caliphs are not an article of faith in Islamic theology.
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