Islamic Studies

Focuses on basic Islamic knowledge including pillars of Islam, Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, and important events frequently tested in public service commission exams.

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1
What does the Arabic word "Tawhid" linguistically mean?
Easy 1 Mark
Think about the root word "wahid" (one) in Arabic.
A To divide
B To make one / to unify
C To worship
D To submit
2
Which Surah of the Quran is most associated with the concept of Tawhid?
Easy 1 Mark
This Surah is known as the chapter of Sincerity/Purity.
A Surah Al-Fatiha
B Surah Al-Baqarah
C Surah Al-Ikhlas
D Surah An-Nisa
3
How many types of Tawhid are there according to Islamic theology?
Easy 1 Mark
Count: Lordship, Worship, Names & Attributes.
A 2
B 4
C 3
D 5
4
Tawhid is considered which pillar of Iman (faith)?
Easy 1 Mark
It is the foundation upon which all other pillars rest.
A Second
B Third
C Fourth
D First
5
What does Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah refer to?
Easy 1 Mark
Rabb means Lord in Arabic.
A Oneness of Names & Attributes
B Oneness of Worship
C Oneness of Lordship
D Oneness of Prophethood
6
Which type of Tawhid involves believing that only Allah deserves to be worshipped?
Easy 1 Mark
Ilah means deity/god in Arabic.
A Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah
B Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah
C Tawhid al-Asma wa as-Sifat
D None of the above
7
Which type of Tawhid did even the polytheists of Makkah believe in?
Medium 1 Mark
The Quran confirms: "If you ask them who created the heavens and earth, they will say: Allah." (31:25)
A Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah
B Tawhid al-Asma wa as-Sifat
C Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah
D All three types
8
Which type of Tawhid is considered the most important because it distinguishes a Muslim from a disbeliever?
Medium 1 Mark
The polytheists were fought over which type of Tawhid they violated?
A Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah
B Tawhid al-Asma wa as-Sifat
C Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah
D All are equally important
9
What does Tawhid al-Asma wa as-Sifat require a believer to avoid regarding Allah's attributes?
Medium 1 Mark
The four forbidden acts start with T in Arabic: Tahreef, Ta'teel, Takyeef, Tashbih.
A Affirming them
B Distorting, denying, comparing or questioning how
C Translating them
D Memorizing them
10
Which Surah (verse 42:11) states "There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing"?
Medium 1 Mark
Ash-Shura means "The Consultation."
A Surah Al-Ikhlas
B Surah Ash-Shura
C Surah Al-Baqarah
D Surah Al-A'raf
11
According to Surah Al-A'raf 7:54, what is the Quranic evidence for Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah?
Medium 1 Mark
This verse from Al-A'raf describes creation and management of the universe.
A Allah commands worship
B Allah created the heavens and earth in six days and manages all affairs
C Allah has beautiful names
D Allah sends prophets
12
In Tawhid al-Asma wa as-Sifat, what does "Ta'teel" refer to?
Hard 1 Mark
Ta'teel is the opposite of affirmation (Ithbat).
A Comparing Allah's attributes to creation
B Affirming Allah's attributes
C Completely denying Allah's attributes
D Asking how Allah's attributes are
13
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah and entry into Islam?
Hard 1 Mark
The polytheists of Makkah had Rububiyyah but lacked Uluhiyyah.
A It is sufficient for a person to enter Islam
B It is not sufficient alone — one must also have Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah
C It is the highest form of Tawhid
D It was unknown to the Arabs before Islam
14
What is Shirk in Islamic theology?
Easy 1 Mark
The word Shirk means "to associate" or "to share" in Arabic.
A Believing in prophets
B Associating partners with Allah
C Performing extra prayers
D Fasting voluntarily
15
What is the greatest sin in Islam?
Easy 1 Mark
Allah forgives all sins except one.
A Murder
B Theft
C Major Shirk
D Lying
16
How many main types of Shirk are there?
Easy 1 Mark
Major and Minor are the two categories.
A 3
B 4
C 2
D 5
17
What is Ar-Riya in Islamic terminology?
Easy 1 Mark
The Prophet ﷺ called it the thing he feared most for his companions.
A Sincere worship
B Showing off in acts of worship
C Prostration to Allah
D Seeking forgiveness
18
What is the consequence of Major Shirk (Shirk Akbar) on a person's good deeds?
Medium 1 Mark
The Quran in Surah Al-An'am 6:88 addresses this consequence.
A Good deeds are reduced
B Good deeds become null and void
C Good deeds are accepted despite shirk
D Good deeds are doubled
19
Which of the following is an example of Major Shirk (Shirk Akbar)?
Medium 1 Mark
Major Shirk involves directing core worship acts to other than Allah.
A Saying "What Allah wills and you will"
B Praying longer to impress others
C Prostrating and praying to an idol
D Swearing by the Prophet's name
20
According to a Hadith in Musnad Ahmad, what did the Prophet ﷺ say he feared most for his companions?
Medium 1 Mark
This is a Hadith from Musnad Ahmad about a subtle form of shirk.
A Major Shirk
B Minor Shirk — Ar-Riya (showing off)
C Neglecting prayers
D Backbiting
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