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1
What is the literal meaning of the name 'Iblees'?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The term Iblees is often derived from the Arabic root 'balasa', which relates to being in a state of despair or hopelessness, hence it is commonly translated as the 'disappointed one' or the one who has lost hope in Allah's mercy.
2
Which work is widely recognized as the earliest major compilation of Hadith?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
Imam Malik ibn Anas compiled the Muwatta, which is historically acknowledged as one of the earliest and most authentic collections of Hadith and legal traditions in Islamic history, predating the later six canonical collections.
3
In what year was the first translation of the Holy Quran into a Western language (Latin) completed by Robert of Ketton?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The first Latin translation of the Quran, commissioned by Peter the Venerable, was completed in 1143 by a team led by Robert of Ketton, marking a significant moment in the history of Islamic studies in Europe.
4
Who is the author of the work titled 'Essay on the Life of Muhammad (PBUH)'?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan authored 'A Series of Essays on the Life of Mohammed', a significant scholarly work written in response to William Muir's critical biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the 19th century.
5
Which prominent reformer authored the journal 'Tahzib al-Akhlaq'?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Tahzib al-Akhlaq, meaning 'Social Reform' or 'Refinement of Morals', was a highly influential journal established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to promote modern education and social reform among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent.
6
Who is the author of the influential book 'The Spirit of Islam'?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
Syed Ameer Ali, a prominent Indian jurist and scholar, authored 'The Spirit of Islam', which provides a modern, rational, and historical perspective on Islamic teachings and the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
7
Who was invited to lay the foundation stone of the Golden Temple in Amritsar?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Hazrat Mian Mir, a renowned Sufi saint of the Qadiriyya order, was invited by Guru Arjan Dev to lay the foundation stone of the Harmandir Sahib, reflecting the historical spirit of interfaith harmony.
8
Who is the author of the spiritual masterpiece 'Kimiya-e-Sa'adat'?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Kimiya-e-Sa'adat, or 'The Alchemy of Happiness', is a famous work on spiritual development and ethics written by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, focusing on the purification of the heart and the path to divine proximity.
9
Who is the author of the comprehensive exegesis 'Tafheem-ul-Quran'?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
Tafhim al-Qur'an is a modern, systematic commentary on the Quran written by Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi, which addresses contemporary challenges and provides a detailed interpretation of Quranic verses in a modern context.
10
Which scholar is the author of the classical commentary 'Umdat al-Qari'?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Umdat al-Qari Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari is a monumental commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari written by Badr al-Din al-Ayni, a prominent Hanafi scholar and historian of the 15th century.
