Hadith, Fiqh and Islamic Terms MCQs – Page 2

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. 21

   Unlike Hajj, Umrah can be performed:

   AOnly in RamadanBOnly in Dhul HijjahCAt any time of the yearDOnly once in a lifetime

   Correct answer: C. At any time of the year

   Umrah has no fixed dates, although performing it during Ramadan carries special reward.

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2. 22

   The waiting period (Iddat) of a widow who is not pregnant is:

   A1 yearB6 monthsC3 monthsD4 months and 10 days

   Correct answer: D. 4 months and 10 days

   Surah Al-Baqarah (2:234) prescribes four months and ten days for a widow.

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3. 23

   "Mehr" in an Islamic marriage is:

   AThe marriage contract witnessBA mandatory gift from the groom to the brideCA gift from the bride's familyDThe wedding feast

   Correct answer: B. A mandatory gift from the groom to the bride

   Mehr is the bride's right and becomes her own property (Surah An-Nisa 4:4).

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4. 24

   The Islamic term "Akhirat" refers to:

   AThe life after deathBThe Day of ArafatCThe month of fastingDThe direction of prayer

   Correct answer: A. The life after death

   Belief in the Akhirat, the Hereafter and the Day of Judgement, is one of the articles of faith.

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5. 25

   Imam Shafi'i is regarded as the founder of the science of:

   ATafseerBIslamic historyCUsul al-Fiqh (principles of jurisprudence)DTajweed

   Correct answer: C. Usul al-Fiqh (principles of jurisprudence)

   His book Al-Risalah is considered the first systematic work on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence.

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