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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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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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