Islamyat GK MCQs

According to Islamic scholarship, there are 86 Makki Surahs in the Holy Quran. These chapters are defined as those revealed in Makkah before the migration (Hijrah) to Madinah. Together with the 28 Madani Surahs, they make up the total 114 Surahs.While there is general consensus on the distinction between the revelations, a slight difference of opinion exists among some scholars regarding the exact categorization of 12 Surahs, leading some sources to cite 82 to 89 Makki Surahs.Makki Surahs generally focus on the foundations of faith, the oneness of Allah (Tawheed), prophethood, the Day of Judgment, and moral principles.

Surah Al-Ikhlas is considered equivalent to one-third of the Quran in reward due to its profound message emphasizing Allah's absolute oneness.

The correct answer is 4. In Sunni Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh), there are four agreed-upon primary sources from which Islamic law (Shari'ah) is derived[reference:0].

The Four Primary Sources of Islamic Law

The four sources are often referred to as the "roots" (usul) of Islamic jurisprudence and are applied in a hierarchical order[reference:1]:

• The Qur'an: The holy book of Islam, containing the direct revelations from Allah to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is the supreme and most fundamental source of Islamic law[reference:2].
• The Sunnah: The traditions, sayings, and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Sunnah provides detailed explanation and practical application of the principles outlined in the Qur'an[reference:3].
• Ijma (Consensus): The collective agreement of Islamic scholars and jurists on a particular legal issue. It serves as a source of law when the Qur'an and Sunnah do not provide a clear, explicit ruling[reference:4].
• Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning): The process of extending a legal ruling from an existing case or principle in the Qur'an, Sunnah, or Ijma to a new case that shares the same underlying reason or cause (illah)[reference:5].

This framework of four primary sources was formally established by the renowned scholar Imam Al-Shafi'i (founder of the Shafi'i school of thought) in the 9th century CE, and it has been the foundation of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence ever since[reference:6].

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect

• 3: This is an incorrect count. The Sunni Islamic tradition clearly identifies four primary sources, not three.
• 5: While some scholars may discuss additional secondary sources (like istihsan or masalih mursala), the core, agreed-upon primary sources are universally recognized as four[reference:7].
• 6: This is also an incorrect count. While the Twelver Shia tradition includes reason ('aql) as a fourth source in place of qiyas, the number of primary sources is still four in both major traditions[reference:8][reference:9].

Therefore, Sunni Islamic jurisprudence recognizes four primary sources—the Qur'an, Sunnah, Ijma, and Qiyas—making "4" the only correct answer.

Islam literally means 'submission' or 'surrender' to the will of God, derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, which also connects to the word for peace.

Imam Malik (R.A) earned the title "Imam-e-Darul Hijra" due to his residence and profound scholarship in Madinah, the city of Hijra.

Imam Malik (R.A) authored "Muatta," one of the earliest written collections of hadith and Islamic law, compiled in Madinah.

Hazrat Ali (R.A) bravely led the Muslim army to conquer the formidable fort of Khyber during the significant Battle of Khyber.

Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, was made compulsory for all able-bodied Muslims in the 9th year after Hijra.

Hazrat Usman (R.A) was a prominent member of the Umayyad clan, making him one of the caliphs from the Umayyad lineage.

Linguistically, Taqwa is derived from a root meaning to protect or shield oneself, but it is frequently translated as the 'fear of Allah' or 'God-fearing' piety in Islamic texts.

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) is called "Sani Isnain" for being the second of two in the cave with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Hijra.

The correct answer is Ibn Sina. Kitab-ul-Shifa (The Book of Healing) is a monumental philosophical and scientific encyclopedia written by the renowned Muslim scholar Ibn Sina, also known in the West as Avicenna (980–1037 CE)[reference:0][reference:1]. This work is one of his two most famous masterpieces, alongside Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb (The Canon of Medicine)[reference:2].

About Ibn Sina and Kitab-ul-Shifa

Ibn Sina was a Persian polymath, physician, philosopher, and scientist whose influence on both Islamic and European thought was profound[reference:3]. Kitab-ul-Shifa is a vast encyclopedia that covers subjects including logic, physics, mathematics, and metaphysics[reference:4]. Its title, meaning "The Book of Healing," refers to the aim of curing the soul from ignorance[reference:5]. The work was deeply influenced by Aristotelian and Neo-Platonic philosophy and was translated into Latin as early as the 12th century, spreading its impact across European universities[reference:6][reference:7].

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect

• Al-Zahrawi (Option 1): Al-Zahrawi (known as Abulcasis in the West) was a renowned surgeon from Islamic Spain. He is famous for his medical encyclopedia Al-Tasrif, not Kitab-ul-Shifa[reference:8].
• Al-Razi (Option 2): Al-Razi (Rhazes) was another great Muslim physician and philosopher. His most famous medical work is Kitab al-Hawi (The Comprehensive Book), not Kitab-ul-Shifa[reference:9].
• Al-Farabi (Option 3): Al-Farabi was a prominent philosopher known as the "Second Teacher" (after Aristotle). While he influenced Ibn Sina, he did not write Kitab-ul-Shifa. His major works include Ihsa al-Ulum (The Enumeration of the Sciences)[reference:10].

Therefore, Ibn Sina is the only correct author of Kitab-ul-Shifa among the given options.

Shamail-e-Tirmizi focuses on the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) characteristics and appearance, distinguishing it from the six canonical hadith collections (Sihah Sitta).

Ramzan (Ramadan) is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, a sacred period observed by Muslims worldwide for fasting and spiritual reflection.

Hazrat Usman (R.A) is known as Jami-ul-Quran for ordering the compilation and standardization of the Holy Quran into a single, authoritative text.

Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran, is universally recognized and recited as consisting of exactly seven verses.