Chapter
Introduction to Islam
Q1
What does the word Islam primarily mean in religious terminology?
A
Following one's own desires
B
Submission to the will of Allah
Correct Answer
C
Worship of nature
D
Following a particular tribe
Explanation:
Islam means submitting oneself completely to Allah and obeying His commands.
Q2
A person who follows Islam is called a:
A
Muslim
Correct Answer
B
Momin
C
Muhajir
D
Ansari
Explanation:
A person who submits to and follows the teachings of Islam is called a Muslim.
Q3
What is the fundamental concept of Islam?
A
Prophethood
B
Tawheed
Correct Answer
C
Jihad
D
Hijrah
Explanation:
Tawheed, the oneness of Allah, is the central and fundamental belief of Islam.
Q4
What is meant by Tawheed?
A
Belief in angels
B
Belief in the oneness of Allah
Correct Answer
C
Belief in prophets
D
Belief in the Hereafter
Explanation:
Tawheed means affirming that Allah is One and has no partner.
Q5
Which of the following is the first and most fundamental belief of Islam?
A
Salah
B
Zakat
C
Tawheed
Correct Answer
D
Hajj
Explanation:
Tawheed is the foundation upon which the Islamic faith is based.
Q6
What is the main message of all the prophets according to Islam?
A
Political unity
B
Worship of Allah alone
Correct Answer
C
Economic development
D
Military strength
Explanation:
All prophets called their peoples to worship Allah alone and avoid associating partners with Him.
Q7
Which of the following is the primary source of Islamic law?
A
Ijma
B
Qiyas
C
Quran
Correct Answer
D
Urf
Explanation:
The Holy Quran is the primary and most authoritative source of Islamic law.
Q8
What is the second primary source of Islamic law?
A
Sunnah
Correct Answer
B
Ijma
C
Qiyas
D
Custom
Explanation:
After the Quran, the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the second major source of Islamic law.
Q9
What is Sunnah?
A
Only the sayings of companions
B
The way, practices, sayings, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Correct Answer
C
Islamic history
D
Decisions of rulers
Explanation:
Sunnah includes the sayings, actions, practices, and tacit approvals of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Q10
What is Hadith?
A
A verse of the Quran
B
A report concerning the sayings, actions, or approvals of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Correct Answer
C
A ruling by a caliph
D
A historical event only
Explanation:
Hadith refers to reports transmitted about the sayings, actions, approvals, and characteristics of the Prophet ﷺ.
Q11
Which source of Islamic law means consensus of qualified Muslim scholars?
A
Qiyas
B
Ijma
Correct Answer
C
Sunnah
D
Tafsir
Explanation:
Ijma means the consensus of qualified scholars on a particular legal matter.
Q12
What is Qiyas in Islamic jurisprudence?
A
Consensus of scholars
B
Analogical reasoning
Correct Answer
C
Quranic recitation
D
Compilation of Hadith
Explanation:
Qiyas means applying an established legal principle to a new case because both cases share the same effective cause.
Q13
Which of the following is generally regarded as a secondary source of Islamic law?
A
Quran
B
Sunnah
C
Ijma
Correct Answer
D
Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Explanation:
Ijma is a recognized secondary source of Islamic jurisprudence, following the Quran and Sunnah.
Q14
Which is the correct order of the principal sources of Islamic law?
A
Hadith, Quran, Ijma, Qiyas
B
Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas
Correct Answer
C
Ijma, Quran, Sunnah, Qiyas
D
Qiyas, Ijma, Sunnah, Quran
Explanation:
The commonly taught order is Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, and Qiyas.
Q15
What is the first article of faith in Islam?
A
Belief in angels
B
Belief in Allah
Correct Answer
C
Belief in books
D
Belief in prophets
Explanation:
Belief in Allah is the first and fundamental article of Islamic faith.
Q16
How many articles of faith (Arkan-e-Iman) are commonly recognized in Islam?
A
Four
B
Five
C
Six
Correct Answer
D
Seven
Explanation:
The six articles of faith are belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree.
Q17
Which of the following is NOT one of the six articles of faith?
A
Belief in Allah
B
Belief in angels
C
Belief in prophets
D
Belief in five daily prayers
Correct Answer
Explanation:
Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam, not one of the six articles of faith.
Q18
Belief in Allah is known as:
A
Risalat
B
Tawheed
Correct Answer
C
Akhirah
D
Ibadah
Explanation:
Tawheed refers to the belief in the absolute oneness of Allah.
Q19
Belief in the angels is called belief in:
A
Malaika
Correct Answer
B
Kutub
C
Rusul
D
Qadr
Explanation:
Malaika is the Arabic term for angels.
Q20
Belief in the revealed books is known as belief in:
A
Rusul
B
Kutub
Correct Answer
C
Malaika
D
Akhirah
Explanation:
Kutub means books, referring to the divine books revealed by Allah.