Islamic Terminology & Key MCQs with Answers

What is the literal meaning of the term 'Aqeeda' in Islamic studies?

• A.The science of jurisprudence
• B.The path of righteousness
• C.The declaration of faith
• D.The tie of knot

In Islamic terminology, what does 'Tayyibat' refer to?

• A.Halal
• B.Haram
• C.Makruh
• D.Mubah

What is the meaning of the term 'Hedone' in Islamic studies?

• A.Pleasure
• B.Suffering
• C.Knowledge
• D.Justice

What term is used to describe a person who does not follow any religion?

• A.Atheist
• B.Agnostic
• C.La-dini (Irreligious)
• D.All of these

What is the literal meaning of the term 'Shirk' in Islamic terminology?

• A.Innovation
• B.Disbelief
• C.Hypocrisy
• D.Partnership

What is the meaning of the Arabic term 'Maqsitun'?

• A.Those who are patient
• B.Those who are fair
• C.Those who are grateful
• D.Those who are pious

The term used for the complete Moon visible in the sky is which one of the following?

• A.Hilal
• B.Badar
• C.Qamar
• D.Shams

Past Paper MCQ

What concept did Ibn Khaldun illustrate using the terms 'sedentary' and 'nomadic'?

• A.Cyclical rise and fall of civilizations
• B.Inevitable loss
• C.Eternal progress
• D.Divine punishment

The doctrine of Wahdat ash-Shuhud was propounded by Shaykh Sirhindi to counter 'Wahdat al-Wujud' (unity of being) which had been advanced by?

• A.Jalaluddin Rumi
• B.Imam Ghazali
• C.Abdul Qadir Jilani
• D.Muhiyiddin Ibn Arabi

According to Allama Iqbal, what are considered the realities of the universe?

• A.Selfhood and will
• B.Matter and energy
• C.Time and space
• D.Reason and logic