What is the Islamic term for a ‘reviver’ of the faith, traditionally believed to appear at the turn of each Islamic century?
AMufassir
BMujaddid
CMujtahid
DMuhaddith
Explanation
– Mujaddid refers to a ‘reviver’ of the Islamic faith, traditionally believed, based on a Hadith, to appear at the turn of each Islamic century to renew and revitalize religious understanding and practice.
– This concept has led various Islamic scholars throughout history to be popularly recognized by later generations as the Mujaddid of their respective century.
– For exams, note that this designation is generally a matter of popular scholarly recognition rather than an official title formally conferred through a specific process.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Islamic Scholars
- Subtopic: Mujaddid

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