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-Muʿamalat?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of social and financial transactions
Muʿamalat includes contracts, trade, marriage, and governance. It regulates relationships among people. It applies Shariʿah’s principles to worldly matters. It ensures justice in society.
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What is Fiqh al-ʿIbadat?
Answer:
Jurisprudence of worship acts
ʿIbadat includes rulings on prayer, fasting, zakat, and hajj. It governs acts directly between servant and Allah. It is the first section in most fiqh manuals. It cultivates spirituality through law.
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What is Siyasa Sharʿiyyah?
Answer:
Governance in line with Shariʿah principles
Siyasa Sharʿiyyah means political authority exercised according to Shariʿah. It balances justice, welfare, and order. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah wrote on it. It ensures law serves public good.
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What is the role of a Qadi?
Answer:
Judge who issues binding rulings in court
A qadi enforces Shariʿah in disputes and criminal cases. His rulings are binding in courts. He differs from a mufti, whose fatwas are advisory. Both roles were central in Islamic governance.
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What is the role of a Mufti?
Answer:
Gives fatwa based on Shariʿah
A mufti is a scholar qualified in usul, fiqh, and Qur’an-Sunnah. He issues fatwas to guide Muslims. He does not enforce rulings, unlike a judge. His role preserves Shariʿah’s authority.
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What is Fatwa?
Answer:
Legal opinion given by a mufti
A fatwa is a non-binding legal opinion issued on a question. It guides individuals in applying Shariʿah. Judges may issue binding rulings (qada). Fatwa reflects flexibility in law.
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What is Ijtihad Jamaʿi?
Answer:
Collective juristic reasoning by scholars together
In modern times, collective ijtihad by councils of scholars addresses complex issues. It combines expertise across fields. It is essential for bioethics, finance, and governance. It ensures wider legitimacy.
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What is Ijtihaad Muqayyad?
Answer:
Juristic reasoning within madhhab framework
Later scholars refined rulings within their madhhab’s methodology. This ensured continuity. It allowed adaptation without abandoning roots. It is the dominant form of ijtihad in Islamic history.
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What is Ijtihaad Mutlaq?
Answer:
Independent juristic reasoning unrestricted by madhhab
Early mujtahids like Abu Hanifa and Malik performed unrestricted ijtihad. They built foundational methodologies. Later scholars engaged in partial ijtihad within schools. Mutlaq ijtihad is rare today.
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What is Ibahah Asliyyah?
Answer:
Presumption that things are permissible unless prohibited
Islam assumes things are allowed unless texts forbid them. Example: new foods or technologies are halal unless harmful or forbidden. It prevents unnecessary restrictions. It affirms Shariʿah’s openness.