Islamic Studies MCQs – Set 11
This set contains 20 important Islamic Studies MCQs covering Islamic law, jurisprudence, the Islamic calendar, early Islamic history, and Muslim scholarship. Click “Show Correct Answer” to check the answer with a short explanation.
1. What does Ijma mean in Islamic jurisprudence?
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Correct Answer: B. Scholarly consensus
Ijma refers to the consensus of qualified Muslim scholars on a matter of Islamic law.
Ijma refers to the consensus of qualified Muslim scholars on a matter of Islamic law.
2. What does Qiyas mean in Islamic jurisprudence?
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Correct Answer: A. Analogical reasoning
Qiyas is a method of deriving a ruling for a new matter by analogy with an established ruling that shares the relevant legal cause.
Qiyas is a method of deriving a ruling for a new matter by analogy with an established ruling that shares the relevant legal cause.
3. What is Ijtihad in Islamic legal terminology?
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Correct Answer: A. Scholarly effort to derive a legal ruling
Ijtihad refers to qualified scholarly reasoning and effort in addressing questions of Islamic law.
Ijtihad refers to qualified scholarly reasoning and effort in addressing questions of Islamic law.
4. What is a Fatwa?
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Correct Answer: A. A formal scholarly legal opinion
A Fatwa is a scholarly opinion or ruling concerning an Islamic legal question.
A Fatwa is a scholarly opinion or ruling concerning an Islamic legal question.
5. What is a Qadi traditionally responsible for?
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Correct Answer: B. Serving as a judge
A Qadi is traditionally an Islamic judge who gives judgments according to applicable Islamic legal principles.
A Qadi is traditionally an Islamic judge who gives judgments according to applicable Islamic legal principles.
6. What is a Mufti traditionally known for?
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Correct Answer: A. Issuing scholarly legal opinions
A Mufti is a qualified Islamic scholar who gives Fatwas on questions of Islamic law.
A Mufti is a qualified Islamic scholar who gives Fatwas on questions of Islamic law.
7. How many months are there in the Islamic lunar calendar?
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Correct Answer: C. 12
The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months and is based on the cycles of the moon.
The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months and is based on the cycles of the moon.
8. How many months of the Islamic year are considered sacred?
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Correct Answer: C. Four
The four sacred months are Dhul-Qi'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab.
The four sacred months are Dhul-Qi'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab.
9. On which date of Muharram is Ashura observed?
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Correct Answer: C. 10th Muharram
Ashura is observed on the 10th day of Muharram. Fasting on this day is an established Sunnah.
Ashura is observed on the 10th day of Muharram. Fasting on this day is an established Sunnah.
10. Which month comes immediately after Ramadan in the Islamic calendar?
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Correct Answer: B. Shawwal
Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar and follows Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr falls on its first day.
Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar and follows Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr falls on its first day.
11. Where did some of the earliest Muslims migrate to escape persecution in Makkah?
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Correct Answer: B. Abyssinia
Some early Muslims migrated to Abyssinia, where the just Christian ruler known as the Negus provided them protection.
Some early Muslims migrated to Abyssinia, where the just Christian ruler known as the Negus provided them protection.
12. What was the title of the ruler of Abyssinia who gave protection to the Muslim migrants?
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Correct Answer: C. Najashi
Najashi was the title used for the ruler of Abyssinia who protected the Muslim migrants who sought refuge there.
Najashi was the title used for the ruler of Abyssinia who protected the Muslim migrants who sought refuge there.
13. Which city did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) visit seeking support after the death of Abu Talib?
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Correct Answer: A. Taif
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled to Taif to invite its people to Islam and seek support, but the visit was met with rejection and hardship.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled to Taif to invite its people to Islam and seek support, but the visit was met with rejection and hardship.
14. Which famous companion was known as “Dhul-Nurayn” because he married two daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at different times?
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Correct Answer: B. Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Uthman ibn Affan (RA) married Ruqayyah (RA) and, after her death, Umm Kulthum (RA), both daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Uthman ibn Affan (RA) married Ruqayyah (RA) and, after her death, Umm Kulthum (RA), both daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
15. Which scholar is famous for the work The Canon of Medicine?
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Correct Answer: A. Ibn Sina
Ibn Sina, known in Latin as Avicenna, wrote The Canon of Medicine, a highly influential medical encyclopedia.
Ibn Sina, known in Latin as Avicenna, wrote The Canon of Medicine, a highly influential medical encyclopedia.
16. Which Muslim scholar made important contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and the study of India?
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Correct Answer: A. Al-Biruni
Al-Biruni was a renowned scholar whose work covered astronomy, mathematics, geography, chronology, and the study of Indian culture.
Al-Biruni was a renowned scholar whose work covered astronomy, mathematics, geography, chronology, and the study of Indian culture.
17. Which philosopher is associated with the title “The Second Teacher” in the Islamic intellectual tradition?
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Correct Answer: A. Al-Farabi
Al-Farabi was a major Muslim philosopher and is traditionally known as the “Second Teacher,” after Aristotle.
Al-Farabi was a major Muslim philosopher and is traditionally known as the “Second Teacher,” after Aristotle.
18. Which famous Muslim traveler wrote an account of his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and other regions?
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Correct Answer: A. Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was a famous Moroccan traveler whose journeys covered a vast part of the medieval Islamic world and beyond.
Ibn Battuta was a famous Moroccan traveler whose journeys covered a vast part of the medieval Islamic world and beyond.
19. What is a Madhhab?
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Correct Answer: A. A school of Islamic jurisprudence
Madhhab refers to a recognized school or methodology of Islamic jurisprudence developed through the work of qualified scholars.
Madhhab refers to a recognized school or methodology of Islamic jurisprudence developed through the work of qualified scholars.
20. Which mosque is located in Damascus and is famous for its historic Islamic architecture?
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Correct Answer: A. Great Mosque of Damascus
The Great Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, is one of the most significant historic mosques of the Islamic world.
The Great Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, is one of the most significant historic mosques of the Islamic world.
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