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551
Islamic Studies Medium

The Islamic term 'Fatwa' refers to?

  • AIslamic prayer
  • BA religious legal opinion
  • CObligatory pilgrimage
  • DReligious tax
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Correct Answer: Option B — A religious legal opinion
Explanation: A Fatwa is a formal religious legal opinion or ruling issued by a qualified Islamic scholar (Mufti) on matters of Islamic law. Fatwas are issued on questions ranging from personal religious practice to complex social and political matters. They are not binding on all Muslims but carry significant religious authority especially from recognized scholarly institutions.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The famous Islamic traveler who visited 44 countries over 29 years was?

  • AAl-Masudi
  • BAl-Biruni
  • CIbn Battuta
  • DAl-Idrisi
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ibn Battuta
Explanation: Ibn Battuta (1304-1368 AD) was a Moroccan Islamic scholar and traveler who journeyed approximately 75000 miles over 29 years visiting 44 countries across Africa Asia and Europe. His account of travels called the Rihla (Journey) is one of the most comprehensive travel documents of the medieval world and provides invaluable historical and cultural records.
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Islamic Studies Hard

Imam Bukhari compiled his famous Hadith collection Sahih Bukhari in how many years?

  • A5 years
  • B7 years
  • C10 years
  • D16 years
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Correct Answer: Option D — 16 years
Explanation: Imam Bukhari (810-870 AD) spent approximately 16 years compiling Sahih Al-Bukhari which is considered the most authentic book after the Quran in Sunni Islam. He examined around 600000 Hadith and included only 7397 (with repetitions) after rigorous authentication. He reportedly performed Ghusl and two rakats of prayer before recording each Hadith.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Islamic obligation of Hijab is primarily based on which Quranic Surah?

  • ASurah Al-Baqarah
  • BSurah An-Nur and Surah Al-Ahzab
  • CSurah Al-Maidah
  • DSurah Al-Nisa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surah An-Nur and Surah Al-Ahzab
Explanation: The obligation of Hijab for Muslim women is derived primarily from Surah An-Nur (24:31) which instructs women to guard their modesty and Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59) which instructs the Prophet to tell his wives and daughters and believing women to draw their outer garments around them. Scholars debate the precise extent required by these verses.
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Islamic Studies Medium

The Quran was memorized and written down during the lifetime of the Prophet (PBUH) by?

  • AOnly one companion
  • BSeveral designated scribes
  • CThe Prophet himself
  • DOral tradition only without writing
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Correct Answer: Option B — Several designated scribes
Explanation: During the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the Quran was both memorized by numerous companions (Huffaz) and written down by designated scribes called Katibin-e-Wahi. These included Zaid bin Thabit Ubay ibn Ka'b Ali ibn Abi Talib and others. Revelations were written on bones leather palm leaves and stones as they were received.
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556
Islamic Studies Medium

The right of women to inherit property was first established by?

  • ARoman Law
  • BIslamic Law
  • CBritish Common Law
  • DGreek Philosophy
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamic Law
Explanation: Islamic law was among the first legal systems to grant women the right to inherit property established through Quranic verses revealed in 7th century Arabia. Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4) contains detailed inheritance laws giving women half the share of male relatives. This was revolutionary in a society that had previously denied women all property rights.
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557
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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