Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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In Islamic law, what is the ruling of a marriage without the consent of the wali according to the majority (jumhur)?
Answer:
Invalid (batil)
According to the majority, a marriage without the wali’s consent is invalid, based on hadith.
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Who acts as the 'wali' for a woman in nikah?
Answer:
Her father or closest male relative
The wali is the woman’s father or nearest male guardian responsible for her protection and consent.
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What is 'khul‘' in Islamic family law?
Answer:
Divorce initiated by the wife with compensation
Khul‘ is a type of divorce initiated by the wife, usually by returning the mahr.
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What does the term 'talaq' mean?
Answer:
Divorce
Talaq is the formal declaration of divorce by the husband.
25
According to Islam, what is the maximum number of wives a man can have at one time?
Answer:
Four
The Qur’an allows up to four wives, provided justice is maintained among them (Qur’an 4:3).
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Which of the following is NOT a pillar (rukn) of nikah?
Answer:
Mahr payment at the time of marriage
Mahr is obligatory but not a pillar; it can be deferred and agreed upon later.
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How long is the iddah for a widow according to the Qur’an?
Answer:
Four months and ten days
The Qur’an states the iddah for a widow is four months and ten days (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:234).
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What is the term for a woman's waiting period after divorce or death of her husband?
Answer:
Iddah
Iddah is the prescribed waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood.
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What is 'mahr' in Islamic marriage?
Answer:
A gift from the groom to the bride
Mahr is the obligatory gift given by the groom to the bride as a right in marriage.
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What is the minimum number of witnesses required for a valid nikah according to the majority of scholars?
Answer:
Two male witnesses
A valid nikah requires two male witnesses or one male and two female witnesses.