Islamic Studies/Islamiat MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
1
What is 'kafa’ah' in Islamic marriage?
Answer:
Compatibility or equality between spouses
Kafa’ah means suitability or parity between spouses in religion and character.
2
What is the ruling of marriage between a Muslim woman and a non-Muslim man?
Answer:
Prohibited
A Muslim woman may not marry a non-Muslim man according to Qur’an 2:221 and ijma‘.
3
According to Qur’an 4:19, how should men treat their wives?
Answer:
With kindness and respect
The Qur’an commands: 'Live with them in kindness (bi’l-maʿrūf)'.
4
What is the term for a wife who remarries another man after irrevocable divorce, then is divorced again?
Answer:
Halalah
Halalah refers to the woman marrying another man genuinely after triple talaq, then lawfully remarrying her first husband.
5
What is the ruling on a man divorcing his wife three times in one sitting?
Answer:
Counts as three according to majority jurists
The majority view holds that triple talaq in one sitting counts as three and is sinful (bid‘ah).
6
Under what condition can a Muslim woman seek divorce (khul‘)?
Answer:
If she dislikes her husband and offers to return mahr
A woman may seek khul‘ if she dislikes her husband and offers compensation, usually the mahr.
7
Who bears the financial responsibility of the family in Islamic law?
Answer:
Husband
The husband is responsible for maintenance and financial support of the family.
8
Which Surah is known as 'Surah at-Talaq'?
Answer:
Surah At-Talaq
Surah At-Talaq (65) contains detailed rules on divorce and iddah.
9
What is the ruling on forcing a woman into marriage in Islam?
Answer:
Prohibited
Forced marriage is invalid; consent of the woman is a condition of a valid nikah.
10
Which type of talaq allows reconciliation within the iddah period?
Answer:
Talaq raj‘i (revocable)
Talaq raj‘i allows reconciliation without a new nikah during the iddah period.