What does “Taqwa” mean?
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.
Islamyat GK MCQs
Who is called as “Sani Isnain”?
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.
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Shifa on medicine?
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.
Which book is not among the Sihah Sitta?
Shamail-e-Tirmizi focuses on the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) characteristics and appearance, distinguishing it from the six canonical hadith collections (Sihah Sitta).
Which is the 9th month of Islamic year (Lunar Calendar)?
Ramzan (Ramadan) is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, a sacred period observed by Muslims worldwide for fasting and spiritual reflection.
What Sahabi (R.A) is known as Jami-ul-Quran ( compiler of Quran)?
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 consists of how many verses?
Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran, is universally recognized and recited as consisting of exactly seven verses.