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
11
Which surah was the first to be revealed?
Answer:
Al-‘Alaq
The first revelation was from Surah Al-‘Alaq: 'Iqra’ bismi rabbika...'
12
How many companions memorized the Qur’an fully during the Prophet’s ﷺ time?
Answer:
Hundreds
Hundreds of Companions had memorized the Qur’an entirely before the Prophet ﷺ passed away.
13
Which angel brought the revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Answer:
Jibreel (Gabriel)
Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) was the intermediary for revelation.
14
The Qur’an was revealed over how many years approximately?
Answer:
23 years
The Qur’an was revealed over a period of about 23 years.
15
Who was the Prophet’s ﷺ main scribe during revelations?
Answer:
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA)
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) was one of the main scribes of revelation.
16
What dialect did Uthman (RA) use for the final standardized Qur’an?
Answer:
Qurayshi dialect
The Qur’an was standardized in the Qurayshi dialect, the dialect of the Prophet ﷺ.
17
What happened to non-official Qur’an manuscripts after Uthman’s compilation?
Answer:
They were destroyed to prevent confusion
Uthman (RA) ordered all unofficial copies to be burned to avoid confusion between readings.
18
Which city did not receive one of the Uthmanic copies of the Qur’an?
Answer:
Cordoba
Cordoba did not receive one as it was not yet under Muslim control at that time.
19
How many official copies of the Qur’an were made during Uthman’s compilation?
Answer:
Five or six
Uthman (RA) is reported to have produced about five or six official copies for distribution.
20
Who headed the committee for Uthman’s (RA) compilation of the Qur’an?
Answer:
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA)
Once again, Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) led the committee for the Uthmanic compilation.