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 Islamic concept ensures the protection of people’s honor and reputation?
Answer:
ʿIrd
ʿIrd refers to personal dignity and honor, which are sacred in Islam.
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Which right is implied by the Prophetic saying 'Your body has a right over you'?
Answer:
Right to rest and health
The hadith indicates a duty to preserve one’s health and well-being.
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In Islam, wealth is considered:
Answer:
A trust from Allah
Wealth is a trust (*amānah*) from Allah to be used ethically.
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Which of the following is NOT recognized as a right in Islam?
Answer:
Right to commit injustice
Committing injustice violates the Divine order; it is not a right.
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The principle of justice (ʿadl) requires Muslims to:
Answer:
Be just even against themselves
Qur’an 4:135 commands justice even if against oneself or one’s kin.
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What right is protected by the verse 'Let there be no compulsion in religion' (Qur’an 2:256)?
Answer:
Right to freedom of faith
Islam forbids coercion in faith; spiritual conviction must be voluntary.
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In Islam, who grants human rights?
Answer:
Allah (SWT)
Human rights are God-given, not man-made; hence they are inalienable.
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What is the Islamic term for the sanctity and inviolability of human life?
Answer:
Hurmah
Hurmah refers to the sacred inviolability of life, honor, and property.
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The Prophet ﷺ in his Farewell Sermon declared:
Answer:
No distinction between Arab and non-Arab except by piety
The Farewell Sermon affirms equality of all humans regardless of race or ethnicity.
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Which Qur’anic verse declares the sanctity of human life?
Answer:
Qur’an 5:32
Qur’an 5:32: 'Whoever kills a soul unjustly—it is as if he has slain all mankind.'