Islamic Geography
In the context of the early conquests (Futuhat), the region of Sijistan (or Sistan) primarily covers the borderlands of which two modern countries?
Iran and Afghanistan
According to the Hanafi school, if a person is praying and they laugh out loud (Qahqahah) such that those nearby can hear them, what is the consequence?
1) Only their Salah is broken.
2) Neither their Wudu nor Salah is broken, but it is disliked.
3) Only their Wudu is broken.
4) Both their Wudu and their Salah are broken.
Both their Wudu and their Salah are broken
How do you say foresight in Bangla?
দূরদর্শিতা
dooradarshita
This companion was famously instructed by the Prophet ﷺ to recite the Quran directly to him despite being younger than many companions.
Abdullah ibn Masud
This famous student of Abu Hanifa authored Kitab al-Kharaj and was appointed the first Qadi al-Qudat (Chief Judge) of the Abbasid state.
1) Muhammad As Shaybani
2) Abu Yusuf
3) Ibn Mubarak
Abu Yusuf
This North African city became a major intellectual center of the Maliki school and is home to the historic University of Al-Qarawiyyin.
1) Casablanca
2) Tripoli
3) Oran
4) Fez
Fez
In the Shafi'i school, if a person intentionally omits the Basmala (Bismillah) at the start of Surah Al-Fatiha during Salah, what is the status of their prayer?
1) Valid, but they should perform Sajdah al-Sahw.
2) Valid, as the Basmala is only a Sunnah.
3) Invalid (Batil), as the Basmala is considered the first verse of Al-Fatiha.
4) Valid, but they have committed a Makruh act.
Invalid
When a legal ruling is described as "Makruh Tahrimi" (مكروه تحريمي), what is the most accurate translation?
1) Slightly disliked but acceptable
2) Prohibitively disliked (close to Haram)
3) Absolutely forbidden
4) Recommended to avoid
Prohibitively disliked (close to Haram)
This term refers to Quranic verses whose meanings are ambiguous or allegorical.
1) Muhkamat
2) Mutashabihat
3) Nasikh
4) Mansukh
Mutashabihat
How many times is Musa AS mentioned in the Quran?
136
This Iraqi city, founded in 638 CE as a garrison town during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab, later became a major center of Arabic grammar.
Basra
In the Maliki school, which of the following is considered an absolute pillar (Rukn) of a marriage contract, without which the contract is void, even if all other conditions are met?
1) The presence of two witnesses.
2) The presence of the Wali (guardian).
3) The public announcement (I'lan).
4) The recitation of Khutbah al-Nikah.
The presence of the Wali (guardian)
What is the classic word "Independent" in Urdu?
1) Zaroori (ضروری)
2) Khudmukhtar (خودمختار)
3) Mukammal (مکمل)
4) Lajawab (لاجواب)
Khudmukhtar (خودمختار)
Two Surahs are referred to as Az-Zahrawan (The Two Bright Flowers). Name them.
Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Ali 'Imran
Give me an example of a Fard Kifaya.
Adhaan
Where were the Qaramita capital located?
1) Bahrain
2) Yamama
3) Kufa
4) Aqaba
Bahrain
What is Riba al-Nasi'ah?
Riba charged due to delay or period of time.
What is the difference between Zowj and Amratahu?
Zowj = Wife with Full blessings and children
Amratahu = Wife that is missing something
Which Surah is widely considered by scholars (based on the narration of Ibn Abbas) to be the final complete Surah to be revealed in its entirety?
Surah An-Nasr
This scholar authored the famous work Al-Risala. Who is he?
Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i
Which sahabi brought Islam to China and has died in Guangzhou?
1) Wahab ibn Abu Kabcha RA
2) Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas RA
3) Hasan ibn Thabit RA
4) Tamim Al-Dari RA
Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas
In the Hanbali school, if a person intentionally omits the first Tashahhud (the sitting in the middle of a 3 or 4 raka'at prayer) and stands up, what is the status of their prayer?
1) The prayer is valid, and they should perform Sajdah al-Sahw.
2) The prayer is invalid (Batil) because the first Tashahhud is a Wajib act.
3) The prayer is valid and no prostration is needed because it is a Sunnah.
4) The prayer is valid only if they sit back down before starting the recitation.
The prayer is valid, but they MUST perform Sajdah al-Sahw
In modern Arabic, "Fitnah" (فتنة) often means "chaos" or "sedition." However, linguistically and in early Quranic Arabic, its root meaning refers to:
1) The melting of gold to remove impurities (testing)
2) The breaking of a promise
3) A war between two brothers
4) A darkness that covers the light
The melting of gold to remove impurities (testing)
According to the classical count used for the printing of the Mushaf al-Madinah, which specific word is considered the literal linguistic midpoint of the Quran?
1) Al-Abrar (Surah Al-Infitar)
2) Walyatalattaf (Surah Al-Kahf)
3) Ar-Rahman (Surah Ar-Rahman)
4) Yastabshirun (Surah Ali 'Imran)
Walyatalattaf (Surah Al-Kahf)
This Khalifa started the translation movement and built Bayt Al Hikmah. Who is he?
Al Ma'mun