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The Islamic scholarly term 'Nasikh' and 'Mansukh' refers to?

  • A Two types of prayers
  • B Abrogating and abrogated Quranic verses
  • C Two types of Hadith narrators
  • D Two categories of Islamic law
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abrogating and abrogated Quranic verses
Explanation: Nasikh refers to abrogating verses and Mansukh to abrogated verses in the Quran. When a later verse supersedes an earlier ruling the earlier is Mansukh and later is Nasikh. This concept is vital in Islamic jurisprudence explaining why some earlier Quranic rulings were modified during the Prophet's lifetime as community needs evolved.
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The Quran was first translated into a foreign language in which century?

  • A 6th century
  • B 7th century
  • C 8th century
  • D 10th century
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Correct Answer: Option C — 8th century
Explanation: The Quran was first translated into a foreign language in the 8th century AD when Salman Al-Farisi had translated Surah Al-Fatiha into Persian during the time of the Prophet. The first systematic full translation was into Latin in the 12th century by Robert of Ketton commissioned by Peter the Venerable to facilitate Christian understanding of Islam.
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The famous Islamic philosopher Ibn Rushd known as Averroes is most known for his?

  • A Medical encyclopedia
  • B Commentaries on Aristotle
  • C Travel writings
  • D Algebraic discoveries
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Correct Answer: Option B — Commentaries on Aristotle
Explanation: Ibn Rushd (1126-1198 AD) known as Averroes in the West is most celebrated for his extensive commentaries on the works of Aristotle which were translated into Latin and profoundly influenced medieval European scholasticism. His works helped reintroduce Greek philosophy to Europe contributing significantly to the Renaissance. He was also a physician jurist and theologian.
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In Islamic jurisprudence the principle of Maslaha refers to?

  • A Strict literal interpretation
  • B Public interest or welfare
  • C Consensus of scholars
  • D Analogical reasoning
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Correct Answer: Option B — Public interest or welfare
Explanation: Maslaha refers to the concept of public interest or general welfare in Islamic jurisprudence. It is used by scholars to derive rulings that promote benefit and prevent harm to the Muslim community especially in situations not explicitly addressed by existing texts. It is an important principle particularly in contemporary Islamic legal thought addressing modern challenges.
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The famous Islamic astronomer who proved the Earth is spherical and calculated its circumference was?

  • A Ibn Sina
  • B Al-Biruni
  • C Al-Battani
  • D Al-Farghani
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Biruni
Explanation: Al-Biruni (973-1048 AD) was a brilliant Islamic polymath who calculated the Earth's circumference with remarkable accuracy using trigonometric methods. He also proved Earth's rotation and made extraordinary contributions to astronomy mathematics history anthropology and pharmacology. His book Kitab al-Hind is considered a masterpiece of comparative anthropological study of Indian civilization.
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The Islamic principle that no person shall bear the burden of another's sins is called?

  • A Tawbah
  • B Kaffarah
  • C Individual accountability (La taziru waziraton wizra okhra)
  • D Mizan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Individual accountability (La taziru waziraton wizra okhra)
Explanation: The Quran explicitly states in multiple verses including Surah Al-Anam (6:164) that no soul shall bear the burden of another. This principle of individual accountability is fundamental to Islamic theology and justice. Every person is responsible solely for their own deeds and will stand before Allah on the Day of Judgment to account for their own choices.
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Which Islamic scholar wrote the monumental work Ihya Ulum al-Din?

  • A Ibn Rushd
  • B Ibn Taymiyyah
  • C Al-Ghazali
  • D Al-Mawardi
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Correct Answer: Option C — Al-Ghazali
Explanation: Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences) is a comprehensive guide to Islamic living covering worship social conduct and spiritual purification. Written in the 11th century it addresses how to integrate formal religious practice with inner spiritual development. It remains one of the most read and referenced works in Islamic literature globally.
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The Islamic jurisprudential term Ijtihad refers to?

  • A Following established rulings
  • B Independent scholarly reasoning to derive new rulings
  • C Consensus of scholars
  • D Analogical deduction
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Correct Answer: Option B — Independent scholarly reasoning to derive new rulings
Explanation: Ijtihad refers to the independent exercise of scholarly reasoning to derive new religious rulings on matters not explicitly addressed in the Quran and Sunnah. A scholar qualified to perform Ijtihad is called a Mujtahid. Many classical scholars debated whether the gate of Ijtihad is still open with most contemporary scholars affirming that qualified scholars can and should continue practicing it.
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Imam Bukhari compiled his famous Hadith collection Sahih Bukhari in how many years?

  • A 5 years
  • B 7 years
  • C 10 years
  • D 16 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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Al-Khawarizmi is credited with inventing?

  • A Algebra
  • B Calculus
  • C Geometry
  • D Trigonometry
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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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The Islamic scholarly consensus places the total number of Prophets sent by Allah at?

  • A 25
  • B 124000
  • C 313
  • D 1000
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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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The term 'Ijaz-ul-Quran' refers to?

  • A Translation of the Quran
  • B The miraculous inimitability of the Quran
  • C Compilation of the Quran
  • D Memorization 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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The last Surah revealed to the Prophet (PBUH) is generally considered to be?

  • A Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • B Surah Al-Nasr
  • C Surah Al-Maidah
  • D Surah 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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Which battle is known as the first naval battle in Islamic history?

  • A Battle of the Masts
  • B Battle of Dhul Qassah
  • C Battle of Dhat-ul-Sawari
  • D Battle 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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The famous Islamic historian who wrote Muqaddimah was?

  • A Al-Masudi
  • B Ibn Battuta
  • C Ibn Khaldun
  • D Al-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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Which Islamic scholar is known as Hujjat-ul-Islam (Proof of Islam)?

  • A Ibn Rushd
  • B Al-Ghazali
  • C Ibn Taymiyyah
  • D Ibn 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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Who compiled the first major collection of Hadith known as Muwatta?

  • A Imam Bukhari
  • B Imam Muslim
  • C Imam Malik
  • D Imam 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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The Quran refers to itself by how many different names?

  • A 10
  • B 20
  • C 55
  • D 99
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Correct Answer: Option C — 55
Explanation: Classical Islamic scholars have identified approximately 55 different names and attributes used for the Quran within the text itself. These include Al-Kitab (The Book) Al-Furqan (The Criterion) Al-Huda (The Guidance) Al-Nur (The Light) Al-Shifa (The Healing) and many more each highlighting a different aspect of the Quran's nature and function.
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Al-Kindi is known as?

  • A Father of Arab Philosophy
  • B Father of Algebra
  • C Father of Medicine
  • D Father of Islamic Jurisprudence
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Correct Answer: Option A — Father of Arab Philosophy
Explanation: Al-Kindi (801-873 AD) is known as the Father of Arab Philosophy. He was the first Muslim philosopher to engage systematically with Greek philosophy and attempted to harmonize it with Islamic thought. He made contributions to mathematics music physics and medicine and is credited with introducing Indian numerals to the Islamic world.
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How many times is the word 'Quran' mentioned in the Quran itself?

  • A 57
  • B 68
  • C 70
  • D 75
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Correct Answer: Option C — 70
Explanation: The word Quran appears 70 times in the Holy Quran itself in various forms and contexts. These references confirm the divine nature and importance of the text. The Quran uses the term to describe itself as a recitation and guidance for humanity throughout these multiple mentions in different Surahs.
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