All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

701. To whom did Haroon Al-Rashid give the responsibility of writing a book on finance?

• A. Imam Awza'I
• B. Imam Abu Yusuf
• C. Imam Muhammad bin Hasan
• D. None of these

Explanation: Imam Abu Yusuf wrote Kitab al-Kharaj on the instruction of Harun al-Rashid, dealing with taxation and public finance. Imam Awza'i and Imam Muhammad were also eminent scholars, but this assignment is specifically associated with Abu Yusuf.

702. Sheikh Ali Hajweri came to Lahore during whose period?

• A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
• B. Masood Ghaznavi
• C. Shahabuddin Ghori
• D. None of these

Explanation: Ali Hajweri, popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, came to Lahore during the reign of Masud Ghaznavi, son of Mahmud Ghaznavi. His shrine in Lahore is associated with the early spread of Islam in the region.

703. Who was the first to treat Hindus as people of the book in his time?

• A. Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA)
• B. Muhammad bin Qasim
• C. Muhlab bin Abi Safra (RA)
• D. None of these

Explanation: Muhammad bin Qasim is traditionally credited with extending protected-status treatment to Hindus after the conquest of Sindh. This reflects the administrative policy adopted toward the local non-Muslim population.

704. Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi's line of Sufism was:

• A. Qadiriya
• B. Suhrawardiya
• C. Chishtiyya
• D. None of these

Explanation: Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi belonged to the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya order, which is not listed among the options. Therefore, “None of these” is correct.

705. During whose rule did the subcontinent hold 25% of the world's total GDP?

• A. Akbar Azam
• B. Shah Jahan
• C. Aurangzeb Alamgir
• D. None of these

Explanation: The often-cited estimate that the subcontinent produced about one-fourth of the world’s GDP is associated with the Mughal period under Aurangzeb Alamgir. Such historical GDP figures are estimates, but the stated textbook answer is Aurangzeb’s reign.

706. The golden spout on the roof of the Kaaba in Mecca is called _____________?

• A. Shazarwan
• B. Jamrat
• C. Meezab e Rahma
• D. None of these

Explanation: The golden rainwater spout attached to the Kaaba is called the Meezab al-Rahmah, commonly written Meezab-e-Rahma. Shazarwan is the ledge around the Kaaba’s base, while Jamrat refers to the stone pillars at Mina.

707. Hazrat Asma (RA), the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), got married to _________?

• A. Hazrat Ubaidah (RA)
• B. Hazrat Abdur Rehman (RA)
• C. Hazrat Zubair Ibn al-Awam(RA)
• D. None of these

Explanation: Hazrat Asma bint Abu Bakr (RA) was married to Hazrat Zubair ibn al-Awwam (RA), a prominent companion and member of the early Muslim community. Their son was Hazrat Abdullah ibn al-Zubair (RA).

708. Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 1st Muharram_____________?

• A. 24 A.H.
• B. 25 A.H.
• C. 26 A.H.
• D. 27 A.H.

Explanation: Hazrat Umar (RA) was attacked on 26 Dhul Hijjah 23 AH and died from his wounds on 1 Muharram 24 AH. The question refers to the date of his death in 24 AH.

709. Zunoorain is the title of ____________?

• A. Hazrat Abu Bakar RA
• B. Hazrat Umar Farooq RA
• C. Hazrat Usman Ghani RA
• D. Hazrat Ali al Murtaza RA

Explanation: Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA) was called Dhun-Nurayn, meaning “possessor of two lights,” because he married two daughters of the Prophet (PBUH) successively. The title does not refer to the other three caliphs.

710. Hazrat Umer Farooque belongs to which tribe______?

• A. Banu Adi
• B. Banu Asad
• C. Banu Zuhra
• D. none of these

Explanation: Hazrat Umar (RA) belonged to Banu Adi, a clan of the Quraysh. Banu Asad and Banu Zuhra were different Qurayshi clans.