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 primary duty of the Qadi (judge)?
Answer:
Interpret Shari‘ah and deliver justice
The Qadi ensures legal disputes are judged according to Shari‘ah.
22
Who established Baghdad as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Answer:
Al-Mansur
Caliph Al-Mansur founded Baghdad as the Abbasid capital in 762 CE.
23
Which institution handled public treasury in the Islamic State?
Answer:
Bayt al-Mal
Bayt al-Mal managed state revenue, zakat, and expenditure for public welfare.
24
Which of the following was a feature of the Prophet’s ﷺ Medina Charter?
Answer:
All of the above
The Charter of Medina established a pluralistic community with justice and collective defense.
25
What is the Islamic term for 'rule of law'?
Answer:
Hukm Shari‘
Hukm Shari‘ means legal judgment derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah, applied equally to all.
26
Which Caliph standardized the Qur’an into one dialect?
Answer:
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Uthman (RA) standardized the Qur’an to prevent dialectal differences.
27
What was the capital of the Khilafah during the Rashidun period?
Answer:
Madinah
Madinah al-Munawwarah was the capital during the Rightly Guided Caliphs’ period.
28
Which Caliph established the Diwan system (administrative registers)?
Answer:
Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
Umar (RA) introduced the Diwan system for organizing stipends, military, and records.
29
What is the term for military obligation upon Muslims to defend the state?
Answer:
Fard Kifayah
Defense of the state is a collective duty (fard kifayah) unless invasion makes it personal (fard ‘ayn).
30
In Islamic political theory, sovereignty belongs to:
Answer:
Allah alone
Ultimate sovereignty belongs to Allah — the ruler governs as His vicegerent.