Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
121
Which creation was made from smokeless fire?
Answer:
Jinn
Jinn were created from smokeless fire, while humans were made from clay and angels from light. Belief in jinn is part of the unseen. They are accountable to Allah like humans. Some believe and others disbelieve among them.
122
Who is the last and final Messenger?
Answer:
Muhammad ﷺ
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the Seal of Prophets. After him, no prophet will come. His message is universal, unlike previous prophets who were sent to specific nations. Belief in his finality is essential to Aqeedah. Denying it removes one from Islam.
123
What is the unseen barrier after death before resurrection called?
Answer:
Barzakh
Barzakh is the intermediate state between death and resurrection. The soul experiences either comfort or punishment depending on its deeds. Belief in Barzakh is part of the unseen. It prepares the believer for accountability. Remembering Barzakh inspires righteous living.
124
What does Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah focus on?
Answer:
Worship directed solely to Allah
Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah means singling out Allah in all acts of worship, such as prayer, dua, and sacrifice. It distinguishes between believers and polytheists. Many nations affirmed Allah's existence but failed in worship. Islam perfects this Tawhid through practice.
125
Which is a correct attribute of Allah?
Answer:
Eternal existence
Allah is eternal, without beginning or end. He is self-sufficient and does not depend on creation. Attributes like forgetfulness or mortality contradict His perfection. Proper belief in His attributes strengthens correct Aqeedah.
126
Which Prophet received the Injeel?
Answer:
Isa
Prophet Isa عليه السلام was given the Injeel as guidance for the Children of Israel. Like other revealed scriptures, its original message has been altered by humans. Belief in Injeel means affirming its original revelation, not its current forms. The Qur'an came as the final preserved message.
127
Which of the following is part of belief in the Last Day?
Answer:
Resurrection after death
Belief in the Last Day includes resurrection, judgment, paradise, and hellfire. It emphasizes accountability for deeds. The Qur'an often reminds believers of this reality. Neglecting it leads to heedlessness. This faith directs one's actions toward eternal consequences.
128
What is the purpose of sending prophets in Islam?
Answer:
To guide humanity to worship Allah
Prophets were sent with the message of Tawhid, calling people to worship Allah alone. They brought guidance through revelation. They were not kings seeking worldly gain. Their mission was mercy and correction. Following prophets is following divine will.
129
The belief that Allah alone controls benefit and harm is called:
Answer:
Tawhid al-Rububiyyah
Tawhid al-Rububiyyah affirms Allah's exclusive lordship over creation, sustenance, life, and death. Recognizing this prevents attributing power to other than Him. It is the first dimension of Tawhid. This belief strengthens trust and reliance upon Allah.
130
Which of the following is a sign of weak Aqeedah?
Answer:
Believing in fortune-tellers
Belief in fortune-tellers contradicts Aqeedah because knowledge of the unseen belongs only to Allah. Consulting them shows reliance on false sources. The Prophet ﷺ strongly warned against it, stating that such acts may nullify one's salah for forty days. True faith requires trust only in Allah.