Hadith, Fiqh and Islamic Terms MCQs

Solved Islamic Studies MCQs on Hadith collections, the four Imams of Fiqh, sources of Islamic law and common Islamic terms such as Ijma, Qiyas and Tayammum.

1. 1

   Sahih al-Bukhari was compiled by:

   AImam Muhammad bin Ismail al-BukhariBImam Abu DawoodCImam MalikDImam Muslim

   Correct answer: A. Imam Muhammad bin Ismail al-Bukhari

   Imam Bukhari, born in Bukhara, spent years collecting and verifying hadith. His Sahih is regarded as the most authentic collection.

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2. 2

   How many books are included in "Sihah Sittah", the six major Hadith collections?

   A4B5C6D7

   Correct answer: C. 6

   The six are Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i and Ibn Majah.

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3. 3

   Al-Muwatta, one of the earliest compiled books of hadith and fiqh, was written by:

   AImam Ahmad bin HanbalBImam MalikCImam Abu HanifaDImam Shafi'i

   Correct answer: B. Imam Malik

   Imam Malik bin Anas of Madinah compiled Al-Muwatta in the 8th century.

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4. 4

   The Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence is named after:

   AImam MalikBImam Abu HanifaCImam Ahmad bin HanbalDImam Shafi'i

   Correct answer: B. Imam Abu Hanifa

   Imam Abu Hanifa (Nu'man bin Thabit) of Kufa founded the Hanafi school, the most widely followed school in Pakistan.

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5. 5

   Which Companion narrated the largest number of hadith?

   AHazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)BHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)CHazrat Umar (RA)DHazrat Ali (RA)

   Correct answer: A. Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)

   Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated more than 5,000 hadith, the most of any Companion.

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6. 6

   "Fiqh" refers to:

   AIslamic jurisprudenceBIslamic historyCIslamic philosophyDQuranic recitation

   Correct answer: A. Islamic jurisprudence

   Fiqh is the human understanding of Islamic law, derived from its sources by scholars (fuqaha).

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7. 7

   The two primary sources of Islamic law are:

   AHadith and IjtihadBIjma and QiyasCQuran and SunnahDFiqh and Fatwa

   Correct answer: C. Quran and Sunnah

   The Quran and the Sunnah are the primary sources. Ijma (consensus) and Qiyas (analogy) are secondary sources.

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8. 8

   "Ijma" in Islamic law means:

   AAnalogyBConsensus of scholarsCPersonal opinionDCustom

   Correct answer: B. Consensus of scholars

   Ijma is the agreement of qualified Muslim scholars on a legal ruling.

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   "Qiyas" in Islamic law means:

   AAnalogical reasoningBRevelationCPublic interestDConsensus

   Correct answer: A. Analogical reasoning

   Qiyas applies an existing ruling to a new case that shares the same underlying cause ('illah).

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    "Ijtihad" means:

    AHoly warBBlind followingCPilgrimageDIndependent reasoning by a qualified scholar

    Correct answer: D. Independent reasoning by a qualified scholar

    Ijtihad is the effort of a qualified jurist to derive rulings from the sources. Allama Iqbal stressed its importance in modern times.

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    A "Hadith Qudsi" is:

    AWords of Allah conveyed by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in his own wordingBA weak hadithCA hadith about JerusalemDA verse of the Quran

    Correct answer: A. Words of Allah conveyed by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in his own wording

    In a Hadith Qudsi the meaning comes from Allah while the wording is the Prophet's (PBUH). It is not part of the Quran.

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    "Tawheed" means:

    ABelief in the HereafterBBelief in the Oneness of AllahCBelief in ProphethoodDBelief in angels

    Correct answer: B. Belief in the Oneness of Allah

    Tawheed, the oneness of Allah, is the most fundamental belief in Islam. Risalat means Prophethood and Akhirat the Hereafter.

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14. 13

    Associating partners with Allah is called:

    AKufrBShirkCBid'ahDNifaq

    Correct answer: B. Shirk

    The Quran describes shirk as the gravest sin (Surah An-Nisa 4:48).

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15. 14

    The rate of Zakat on savings (cash, gold, silver) is:

    A1%B2.5%C5%D10%

    Correct answer: B. 2.5%

    Zakat is 2.5% (one-fortieth) of wealth above the Nisab, held for one lunar year.

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16. 15

    "Ushr" is a religious levy paid on:

    AGoldBLivestockCAgricultural produceDTrade goods

    Correct answer: C. Agricultural produce

    Ushr is due on agricultural produce: one-tenth for rain-fed land and one-twentieth for artificially irrigated land.

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17. 16

    Sadqa-e-Fitr should preferably be paid:

    AAt the start of Ramadan onlyBAfter Eid-ul-AdhaCBefore the Eid-ul-Fitr prayerDDuring Hajj

    Correct answer: C. Before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer

    Sadqa-e-Fitr is given before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer so that the poor can also celebrate Eid.

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18. 17

    How many Fard (obligatory) rak'ats are there in the five daily prayers?

    A15B17C19D21

    Correct answer: B. 17

    Fajr 2, Zuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3 and Isha 4 make 17 obligatory rak'ats.

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19. 18

    According to the Hanafi school, how many Fard (obligatory) acts are there in Wudu?

    A3B4C5D6

    Correct answer: B. 4

    The four Fard acts are washing the face, washing both arms including the elbows, wiping a quarter of the head, and washing both feet including the ankles (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:6).

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    "Tayammum" is:

    AA type of fastingBA voluntary prayerCBathing before Friday prayerDDry ablution with clean earth when water is unavailable

    Correct answer: D. Dry ablution with clean earth when water is unavailable

    Tayammum replaces wudu or ghusl when water is unavailable or harmful to use (Surah An-Nisa 4:43).

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21. 20

    Hajj is performed in which Islamic month?

    ARamadanBShawwalCDhul HijjahDMuharram

    Correct answer: C. Dhul Hijjah

    The main rites of Hajj take place from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. Wuquf at Arafat is on the 9th.

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