Islamic Criminal Law MCQs with Answers

What does the term 'Lea'an' refer to in Islamic law?

• A.A type of marriage contract
• B.A form of divorce initiated by the wife
• C.A clause of Islamic law
• D.A financial penalty for adultery

Past Paper MCQ

In which year was the Hudood Ordinance first introduced in Pakistan?

• A.1977
• B.1981
• C.1979
• D.1984

What role does punishment play in the context of crime prevention according to Islamic teachings?

• A.Positive role
• B.Negative role
• C.Neutral role
• D.No role at all

What does the term 'Qisas' refer to in Islamic jurisprudence?

• A.Discretionary punishment by the judge
• B.Fixed punishment prescribed by the Quran
• C.Punishment by causing similar hurt
• D.Financial compensation for injury

What is the Islamic punishment prescribed for theft according to the Shariah?

• A.Stoning to death
• B.Clipping of Hands
• C.Life imprisonment
• D.Flogging of 100 lashes

The principle of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' is associated with which theory of justice?

• A.Distributive theory
• B.Retributive theory
• C.Reformative theory
• D.Deterrent theory

Who is responsible for prescribing and awarding Tazir punishment in Islamic law?

• A.Qazi (Judge)
• B.Executive Head of State
• C.Legislative Assembly
• D.Mufti

In which year after Hijrah was the punishment for Qazaf prescribed?

• A.3 AH
• B.5 AH
• C.7 AH
• D.9 AH

Who were the first Muslims accused under the ordinance of Qazf?

• A.Hazrat Aisha (R.A) and Hazrat Safwan (R.A)
• B.Hazrat Mistah bin Uthatha (R.A) and Hazrat Hassan bin Thabit (R.A)
• C.Hazrat Hamnah bint Jahsh (R.A) and Abdullah bin Ubayy
• D.All of these

What is the maximum term of imprisonment as Tazir for Qatal-e-Shibah-e-Amd according to Islamic law?

• A.10 years
• B.14 years
• C.25 years
• D.Life imprisonment