Islamic Studies/Islamiat MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat
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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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The Qur’an states, 'He created man from a clot (ʿalaq).' Modern embryology identifies this as:
Answer:
Fertilized egg attaching to the uterine wall
‘Alaq’ resembles the clinging form of the early embryo.
132
Which field studies how living organisms interact with their environment — central to the Islamic concept of stewardship (khilafah)?
Answer:
Ecology
Ecology aligns with the Qur’anic duty of *khilafah* — maintaining balance (*mīzān*) in nature.
133
Who among Muslim scholars is called the 'Father of Sociology' for his scientific study of history?
Answer:
Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun’s 'Muqaddimah' pioneered a rational analysis of society and history.
134
In Islamic metaphysics, ‘ʿaql’ means:
Answer:
An instrument for reasoning tied to revelation
‘ʿAql’ is intellect rooted in the heart — bound to revelation (*waḥy*) and moral purpose.
135
What does the Qur’an describe as a 'barzakh' between two bodies of water?
Answer:
A barrier that prevents mixing
Qur’an 55:19-20 describes a 'barrier' (barzakh) preventing two seas from transgressing, consistent with modern oceanography.
136
Which Islamic concept integrates both material and spiritual dimensions of the cosmos?
Answer:
Tawhidic worldview
The Tawhidic worldview sees all creation as unified signs (*ayat*) pointing to the Divine.
137
Which Muslim scholar is credited with formulating the first laws of motion centuries before Newton?
Answer:
Ibn al-Haytham
Ibn al-Haytham described inertia and motion, anticipating Newton’s first law.
138
In the Qur’an, Allah says He created everything in pairs. This idea reflects what modern scientific concept?
Answer:
Duality in physics and biology
The Qur’an’s mention of pairs (Qur’an 51:49) aligns with observed dualities in creation — male/female, matter/antimatter.
139
What is the Islamic term for the unity of all existence under Divine order?
Answer:
Tawhid
Tawhid refers to the Oneness of Allah and implies the unity of all knowledge and reality.
140
Which Qur’anic mention of iron is sometimes related to modern materials science?
Answer:
Iron was cast down with great might
Qur’an 57:25’s mention of iron is sometimes interpreted alongside its usefulness to humanity.