Islamic Studies
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Which Muslim commander founded the city of Kufa, which later became an important center of Islamic scholarship and politics?
ASa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
BUtbah ibn Ghazwan (RA)
CAmr ibn al-As (RA)
DMuhammad bin Qasim
What is the term for Islamic criminal law, covering specific fixed punishments prescribed for certain serious offenses?
AHudud
BMuamalat
CIbadat
DFara'id
What Islamic term describes honesty and truthfulness, considered a defining trait of the Prophet (PBUH) even before his prophethood?
ASidq
BAmanah
CIkhlas
DAdl
What is the general Islamic scholarly position regarding translations of the Quran into other languages?
AA translation conveys meaning but is not considered the Quran itself, which is uniquely the Arabic revealed text
BTranslations are considered equally the Quran
CTranslations are strictly forbidden in any form
DThere is no distinction made
What is the Islamic term for the concept of divine revelation being sent down to a Prophet, distinct from ordinary human thought?
AWahi
BIlham
CIjtihad
DKashf
What is the general Islamic legal term for a punishment or penalty determined at a judge’s discretion, rather than a fixed Hudud punishment?
ATa'zir
BQisas
CDiyya
DKaffarah
What is the term for the standing position during prayer, in which recitation of the Quran takes place?
AQiyam
BRuku
CSujood
DQa'dah
What Islamic term refers to modesty and a sense of shame that prevents inappropriate behavior?
AHaya
BSabr
CShukr
DIkhlas
What is the Arabic term for reciting the Quran with proper rhythm, melody, and correct pronunciation together?
ATarteel (unhurried, measured recitation) combined with Tajweed rules
BTafsir
CTanzil
DTa'wil
What is the term for a form of spiritual insight or inspiration, generally considered of a lower and less authoritative status than prophetic revelation (Wahi)?
AIlham
BWahi
CTanzil
DWahy-e-Ghair-Matlu