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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What is the Islamic stance on slavery?
Answer:
Gradually abolished through ethical law
Islam sought to end slavery through manumission and moral reform.
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Which right is highlighted by the Prophet’s saying 'The worker should be paid before his sweat dries'?
Answer:
Right to fair wages
This hadith establishes economic justice and workers’ rights in Islam.
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Islamic law requires due process and evidence before punishment. This ensures:
Answer:
Human dignity and fairness
Islamic justice demands fairness and verified evidence before judgment.
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What is the Qur’anic punishment for unjustly taking a life?
Answer:
Severe retribution or qisas
Qur’an 2:178 prescribes *qisās* (just retribution) for murder to uphold justice.
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Which of the following is part of human rights in Islam?
Answer:
Right to privacy
Qur’an 49:12 forbids spying and gossip, protecting the right to privacy.
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Who was the first Caliph to establish an organized welfare system for the needy?
Answer:
Umar ibn al-Khattab
Caliph Umar (ra) founded stipends and welfare systems to uphold social rights.
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Which right protects the intellect from harm?
Answer:
Prohibition of intoxicants
Islam prohibits intoxicants to safeguard the intellect (*ʿaql*).
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In Islam, freedom of expression is allowed provided it:
Answer:
Promotes justice and avoids slander
Speech must uphold truth and avoid injustice or defamation.
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What does the Qur’an say about racial superiority?
Answer:
No race is superior except by piety
Qur’an 49:13 rejects racial superiority; only Taqwa matters.
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The Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (Objectives of Shariah) aim to protect:
Answer:
Life, intellect, faith, lineage, and wealth
Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah protect essential human interests including life and intellect.