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

  • A 1 AH
  • B 2 AH
  • C 3 AH
  • D 4 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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The Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serves as?

  • A A replacement for the Quran
  • B The second primary source of Islamic law
  • C A cultural tradition only
  • D A 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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The Islamic concept of 'Qiyas' refers to?

  • A Consensus of scholars
  • B Analogical reasoning
  • C Divine decree
  • D Independent 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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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 Battle of Hunain was fought in which year of Hijri?

  • A 6 AH
  • B 7 AH
  • C 8 AH
  • D 9 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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Which prophet is known as Ruhullah (Spirit of Allah)?

  • A Prophet Musa (AS)
  • B Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
  • C Prophet Isa (AS)
  • D Prophet 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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Ghusl (ritual bath) in Islam becomes obligatory after?

  • A Minor impurity
  • B Any physical activity
  • C Major ritual impurity (Janabah)
  • D Eating 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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The Six Articles of Islamic Faith (Arkan-ul-Iman) include belief in all EXCEPT?

  • A Angels
  • B Prophets
  • C Caliphs
  • D Divine 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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Which Surah of the Quran is equivalent to one-third of the Quran in terms of meaning?

  • A Surah Al-Fatiha
  • B Surah Al-Baqarah
  • C Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • D Surah Al-Kawthar
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Ikhlas
Explanation: Surah Al-Ikhlas (Surah 112) is described in a Hadith as being equivalent to one-third of the Quran in meaning. This is because it perfectly encapsulates the doctrine of Tawheed (oneness of Allah) which is a fundamental pillar of the Quran's message. It consists of only four short verses but carries immense theological weight.
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The Islamic term 'Shirk' refers to?

  • A Hypocrisy
  • B Disbelief
  • C Associating partners with Allah
  • D Apostasy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Associating partners with Allah
Explanation: Shirk refers to the act of associating partners with Allah or attributing divine qualities to others besides Allah. It is considered the greatest sin in Islam. The Quran states in Surah An-Nisa (4:48) that Allah does not forgive Shirk but may forgive all other sins. Shirk is the opposite of Tawheed the core principle of Islamic monotheism.
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Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was the Prophet's wife for how many years?

  • A 15 years
  • B 20 years
  • C 25 years
  • D 30 years
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Correct Answer: Option C — 25 years
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and they remained married for approximately 25 years until her death in 619 AD (10th year of prophethood). She was the first person to accept Islam and supported the Prophet through the most difficult early years of his mission providing emotional and financial backing.
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Who is known as the 'Sword of Allah' in Islamic history?

  • A Hazrat Ali (RA)
  • B Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA)
  • C Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • D Hazrat Hamza (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA) was given the title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself after the Battle of Mu'tah. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history remaining undefeated throughout his career. He played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests.
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The concept of 'Ijma' in Islamic law refers to?

  • A The Quran
  • B Individual reasoning
  • C Consensus of scholars
  • D Analogical deduction
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Correct Answer: Option C — Consensus of scholars
Explanation: Ijma refers to the consensus of Islamic scholars on a particular legal matter. It is one of the four major sources of Islamic law after the Quran and Sunnah. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that his Ummah would never agree on an error which forms the theological basis for treating scholarly consensus as a valid legal source.
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What is the significance of Laylat-ul-Miraj?

  • A The first revelation
  • B The Hijra to Madinah
  • C The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet
  • D The conquest of Makkah
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Correct Answer: Option C — The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet
Explanation: Laylat-ul-Miraj refers to the miraculous Night Journey in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was taken from Masjid Al-Haram to Masjid Al-Aqsa (Isra) and then ascended through the heavens to meet Allah (Miraj). During this journey the five daily prayers were ordained. It is one of the most significant events in Islamic history.
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What is Fiqh in Islamic terminology?

  • A Islamic Theology
  • B Islamic Jurisprudence
  • C Islamic History
  • D Islamic Ethics
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Correct Answer: Option B — Islamic Jurisprudence
Explanation: Fiqh refers to Islamic jurisprudence the body of rulings derived from the Quran Sunnah consensus (Ijma) and analogical reasoning (Qiyas). There are four major Sunni schools of Fiqh: Hanafi Maliki Shafi'i and Hanbali each named after their founding imam. Fiqh governs all aspects of Muslim life from worship to social transactions.
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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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The Golden Age of Islam primarily occurred during which dynasty?

  • A Umayyad
  • B Abbasid
  • C Ottoman
  • D Fatimid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abbasid
Explanation: The Islamic Golden Age is most closely associated with the Abbasid Caliphate particularly from the 8th to 13th centuries. During this period Baghdad became a global center of science mathematics philosophy and medicine. Scholars like Al-Kindi Al-Farabi Ibn Sina and Al-Khwarizmi made transformative contributions to world civilization.
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