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 Fiqh al-Shufʿah?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of pre-emption rights in property sale
Shufʿah grants partner or neighbor priority to buy property before outsiders. It prevents harm and disputes. It preserves social ties. It reflects fairness in transactions.
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What is Fiqh al-Rahn?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of pledges and collateral
Rahn regulates security given in debts. It protects creditor’s right. It requires fairness and clarity. It builds trust in transactions.
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What is Fiqh al-Ijara?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of lease and hiring contracts
Ijara regulates renting property or labor. It defines rights of owner and tenant. It prohibits exploitation. It supports fair economic activity.
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What is Fiqh al-Istithnaʾ?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of exceptions in contracts and rulings
Istithnaʾ governs exceptions, e.g., building contracts with future delivery. It clarifies lawful conditions of exception. It shows adaptability of law. It prevents unjust contracts.
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What is Fiqh al-Istiqamah?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of steadfastness and consistency
Istiqamah in fiqh emphasizes consistency in applying rulings. It prevents contradictory fatwas. It ensures reliability of law. It mirrors Qur’anic command to remain upright.
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What is Fiqh al-Istihalah?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of transformation of substances
Istihalah means change of impure substances into pure, e.g., wine becoming vinegar. Scholars debate its application. It affects food, medicine, and purity laws. It reflects scientific awareness in fiqh.
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What is Fiqh al-Istislah?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of seeking public welfare
Istislah prioritizes welfare when no explicit text exists. It is linked to maslahah mursalah. It aligns law with human benefit under Shariʿah. It prevents rigidity.
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What is Fiqh al-Tahdid?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of setting boundaries and limits
Tahdid defines limits in contracts, punishments, and worship. It ensures clarity of law. It reflects Allah’s hudud. It safeguards justice and order.
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What is Fiqh al-Mustalahat?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of terminologies and definitions
Clear definitions are vital in fiqh, e.g., what constitutes “sale” or “intoxication.” Mustalahat ensures precision. It prevents ambiguity in rulings. It supports accurate legal discourse.
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What is Fiqh al-Mahzurat?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of prohibitions
Mahzurat analyzes forbidden acts in worship and contracts. It prevents invalidation and sin. It ensures adherence to divine boundaries. It is central to taqwa.