Islamic Studies MCQs – Set 6
Test your knowledge of Islamic Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering Islamic law, worship, Seerah, Islamic history, important personalities and Islamic terminology. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. What is the Arabic term for Islamic jurisprudence?
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Correct Answer: A. Fiqh
Fiqh refers to the understanding and application of Islamic legal rulings derived from recognized sources.
Fiqh refers to the understanding and application of Islamic legal rulings derived from recognized sources.
2. What is the Arabic term for Islamic creed or doctrine?
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Correct Answer: B. Aqeedah
Aqeedah refers to the fundamental beliefs and doctrines of Islam.
Aqeedah refers to the fundamental beliefs and doctrines of Islam.
3. Which of the following is one of the six Articles of Faith in Islam?
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Correct Answer: A. Belief in all prophets sent by Allah
Muslims believe in all prophets and messengers sent by Allah, including those mentioned in the Quran.
Muslims believe in all prophets and messengers sent by Allah, including those mentioned in the Quran.
4. Which angel is traditionally associated with blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment?
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Correct Answer: C. Israfil (AS)
In Islamic tradition, Israfil (AS) is the angel associated with blowing the trumpet announcing the events of the Last Day.
In Islamic tradition, Israfil (AS) is the angel associated with blowing the trumpet announcing the events of the Last Day.
5. Which angel is traditionally associated with managing provisions and rainfall by Allah's command?
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Correct Answer: A. Mika'il (AS)
Mika'il (AS) is traditionally associated with rain and provisions by the command of Allah.
Mika'il (AS) is traditionally associated with rain and provisions by the command of Allah.
6. Which angel is the guardian of Hell according to the Quran?
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Correct Answer: B. Malik
Malik is identified in the Quran as the keeper or guardian of Hell.
Malik is identified in the Quran as the keeper or guardian of Hell.
7. What is the term for the pre-Islamic period in Arabia?
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Correct Answer: A. Jahiliyyah
Jahiliyyah refers to the period of religious and social ignorance in Arabia before the mission of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Jahiliyyah refers to the period of religious and social ignorance in Arabia before the mission of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
8. What was the name of the market near Makkah that was famous in pre-Islamic Arabia for trade and poetry?
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Correct Answer: A. Souq Ukaz
Souq Ukaz was a famous pre-Islamic Arabian marketplace known for commerce, poetry and public gatherings.
Souq Ukaz was a famous pre-Islamic Arabian marketplace known for commerce, poetry and public gatherings.
9. Who was the famous companion known for narrating a large number of Hadith?
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Correct Answer: A. Abu Hurairah (RA)
Abu Hurairah (RA) is one of the companions who narrated a very large number of Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Abu Hurairah (RA) is one of the companions who narrated a very large number of Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
10. Which companion was appointed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a judge and teacher in Yemen?
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Correct Answer: A. Muadh ibn Jabal (RA)
Muadh ibn Jabal (RA) was sent to Yemen by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to teach the people and judge according to Islamic guidance.
Muadh ibn Jabal (RA) was sent to Yemen by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to teach the people and judge according to Islamic guidance.
11. Which companion was one of the principal scribes who recorded Quranic revelation?
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Correct Answer: A. Zayd ibn Thabit (RA)
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) was an important scribe of revelation and later played a major role in the compilation of the Quran.
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) was an important scribe of revelation and later played a major role in the compilation of the Quran.
12. Which companion was famous for his knowledge of Quranic recitation and interpretation?
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Correct Answer: A. Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA)
Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) became renowned for his knowledge of the Quran and is often called a leading scholar among the companions.
Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) became renowned for his knowledge of the Quran and is often called a leading scholar among the companions.
13. Which companion was known by the title "The Sword of Allah"?
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Correct Answer: A. Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)
Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) was given the title Saifullah, meaning "Sword of Allah," because of his distinguished military leadership.
Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) was given the title Saifullah, meaning "Sword of Allah," because of his distinguished military leadership.
14. Which companion was known as the "Interpreter of the Quran" among the companions?
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Correct Answer: A. Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA)
Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) was renowned for his deep knowledge of Quranic interpretation and is often called Tarjuman al-Quran.
Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) was renowned for his deep knowledge of Quranic interpretation and is often called Tarjuman al-Quran.
15. Which city became the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
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Correct Answer: B. Damascus
Damascus became the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate under Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan.
Damascus became the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate under Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan.
16. Which city became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
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Correct Answer: C. Baghdad
Baghdad was established as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate by Caliph Abu Ja'far al-Mansur.
Baghdad was established as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate by Caliph Abu Ja'far al-Mansur.
17. Who founded the Abbasid Caliphate?
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Correct Answer: B. Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah
Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah is regarded as the founder and first caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah is regarded as the founder and first caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate.
18. Which famous Muslim scholar wrote "Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb", a major work on medicine?
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Correct Answer: B. Ibn Sina
Ibn Sina, known in the West as Avicenna, wrote Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, an influential medical encyclopedia.
Ibn Sina, known in the West as Avicenna, wrote Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, an influential medical encyclopedia.
19. Which Muslim scholar is widely associated with the development of algebra?
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Correct Answer: C. Al-Khwarizmi
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi made major contributions to mathematics, and his work gave rise to the term algebra.
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi made major contributions to mathematics, and his work gave rise to the term algebra.
20. Who is regarded as the founder of the science of sociology and wrote the Muqaddimah?
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Correct Answer: B. Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun wrote the Muqaddimah, a foundational work on history, society and civilization, and is widely regarded as a pioneer of sociology.
Ibn Khaldun wrote the Muqaddimah, a foundational work on history, society and civilization, and is widely regarded as a pioneer of sociology.
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