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
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Which Qur’anic command aligns with environmental ethics and conservation?
Answer:
Do not cause corruption on the earth
Qur’an 7:56 forbids spreading corruption (*fasad*) in nature, encouraging ecological responsibility.
122
Which modern scientific principle resonates with the Qur’anic idea of Divine measure (Qadar)?
Answer:
Fine-tuning of constants in physics
The fine-tuning of universal constants parallels the Qur’anic sense of Divine proportion (Qadar).
123
Which Muslim scientist developed early pharmacology and clinical observation?
Answer:
Al-Razi (Rhazes)
Al-Razi conducted early clinical trials and described numerous medicinal compounds.
124
What is the Qur’anic term for knowledge that leads to awe and humility before Allah?
Answer:
Maʿrifah
Maʿrifah is experiential knowledge that transforms the soul, not mere information.
125
Which modern field studies Earth’s atmosphere, relevant to Qur’anic references to rain cycles?
Answer:
Meteorology
Meteorology explores cloud formation and precipitation — both mentioned in Qur’anic verses.
126
Who introduced the experimental scientific method in Islamic civilization?
Answer:
Al-Haytham
Ibn al-Haytham emphasized empirical experimentation and verification in science.
127
Which Qur’anic concept corresponds to the idea of natural law?
Answer:
Sunnat Allah
‘Sunnat Allah’ refers to the consistent patterns established by Allah in creation.
128
Which field of science did Al-Biruni contribute to most significantly?
Answer:
Geology and Geography
Al-Biruni precisely calculated Earth’s radius and described geological processes.
129
Who is considered the father of algebra?
Answer:
Al-Khwarizmi
Al-Khwarizmi’s 'Kitab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala' gave the world the word 'algebra.'
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What is the Islamic term for balance and proportion in the universe?
Answer:
Mīzān
Mīzān signifies the Divine balance underlying all natural laws and ethical harmony.