Islamic | MCQs

Explanation

Umayyad architecture developed in the Umayyad Caliphate between 661 and 750,

primarily in its heartlands of Syria and Palestine

Under Umayyad patronage, Islamic architecture began to mature 

The most important examples of Umayyad architecture are concentrated in the capital of Damascus and the Greater Syria region

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ND10-1-2023

Explanation

OIC headquarters is located in Jadda.

It is the largest international organization outside of the United Nations.

The official languages of the OIC are Arabic, English, and French.

It changed its name on 28 June 2011 from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to its current name.

Total Current member= 57

Jakarta is the largest city in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries

ND07-3-2023

Explanation

Umar bin Abdul Aziz ruled as a caliph for only 30 months but during this short period he changed the world. His tenure was the brightest period in the 92-year history of the Umayyad Caliphate

Explanation

Qiyas (قياس) is the principle of analogical reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence.

It involves using reasoning by analogy to derive a ruling or judgment in a particular case, based on a similar case or principle established in the Quran, Hadith, or previous juristic decisions.

Qiyas is one of the four main sources of Islamic law, alongside:

1. Quran (the holy book of Islam)
2. Hadith (the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad)
3. Ijma (consensus of the Muslim community)
4. Qiyas (analogical reasoning)

Explanation

Farz Kifayah is also known as Collective Duty.

It refers to the Islamic concept where the community as a whole is responsible for ensuring that certain duties and obligations are fulfilled.

This includes enforcing moral and social justice, promoting good, and preventing evil.

If the community fails to fulfill these duties, individual members may be held accountable.

Explanation

In Islamic jurisprudence, the primary source of Shariah Law is the Quran.

It is considered the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The Quran is the foundation of Islamic law.

It is considered the ultimate authority in all matters of faith and practice.

Explanation

Tauheed (Tawhid) is the Islamic concept of the oneness of God.

Wahdat Al-Wujud is a related concept that refers to the idea that there is only one existence, and that everything that exists is a manifestation of God's being.

This concept is central to the Islamic doctrine of Tauheed, as it emphasizes the unity and uniqueness of God's existence.

Explanation

In Islamic law, the punishment for slander (known as "Qadhf" in Arabic) against a pious woman is 80 lashes.

This is based on the Quranic verse:

"And those who accuse chaste women and then do not bring four witnesses, flog them, (giving) eighty lashes, and do not admit any evidence from them ever." (Quran 24:4)

Explanation

ijmā' as one of the secondary sources of Sharia law, after the Qur'an, and the Sunnah.

Additional information:

It can be operated where: The Quran and Hadith have not clarified a certain aspect of the Law

Ijma Literally, 'consensus' or 'agreement'.

The names of two kinds of consensus are:

• ijma al-ummah - a whole community consensus.
• ijma al-aimmah - a consensus by religious authorities.

Explanation

• Saudi Arabia law is considered to be harsh
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• Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country in which Islamic law is strictly enforced.
• which some clerics contend permits such punishments