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
81
According to the four Sunni madhhabs, a woman may stipulate conditions in her marriage contract that:
Answer:
Protect her legitimate rights
Conditions that ensure justice, education, or non-harm are valid and binding.
82
The Prophet ﷺ consulted which of his wives during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?
Answer:
Umm Salamah (ra)
Umm Salamah (ra) advised the Prophet ﷺ on strategy, demonstrating women’s wisdom in governance.
83
Which of the following was a legal right of women in early Islam but denied in Europe for centuries?
Answer:
Owning property and inheriting wealth
Islam recognized women’s economic rights 1400 years ago.
84
The Qur’an forbids forced marriage through which verse?
Answer:
Qur’an 4:19
Qur’an 4:19 commands: 'Do not inherit women against their will.'
85
According to Islamic law, the wife’s income is:
Answer:
Her sole property
A woman retains financial independence; her wealth is her right alone.
86
Which Qur’anic concept best expresses gender complementarity in Islam?
Answer:
Mutual guardianship (awliyā’)
Qur’an 9:71: 'The believing men and women are allies (awliyā’) of one another.'
87
Which female Companion was known for issuing fatwas and teaching hadith to scholars?
Answer:
Aisha bint Abu Bakr
Aisha (ra) transmitted over 2000 hadiths and was a scholar for the Companions.
88
The right to education in Islam applies to:
Answer:
Both men and women equally
The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim, male and female.'
89
In Islamic law, a woman’s dowry (mahr) is:
Answer:
Mandatory right given to the bride by the groom
Mahr is a legal right of the wife and symbolizes respect and commitment.
90
Which woman is praised in the Qur’an as a model of faith for all believers?
Answer:
Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa
Qur’an 66:12 presents Maryam as a paragon of piety and submission to Allah.