The forbidden types of food listed in sūrah 2:173 include carrion, blood, swine flesh and that which is?
A. killed through beating B. killed by goring C. devoured by wild beasts D. dedicated to other gods Correct Answer: Option D – dedicated to other gods Explanation in Qu’ran 2:173 He has made unlawful to you only carrion and blood and the flesh of swine and...
In the early part of Islam in West Africa; the ribāt was primarily a centre for
A. Social reform B. religious propagation C. Sūfi indoctrination D. fraternal movement Correct Answer: Option B – religious propagation Explanation A ribāṭ (Arabic: رِبَـاط; hospice, hostel, base or retreat) is an Arabic term for a small fortification built...
The prophet who assisted Prophet Ibrahīm (A.S.) in the reconstruction of the Ka’abah the?
A. Yacqūb (A.S) B. Ishaq (A.S) C. Ismāil (A.S) D. Nūℎ (A.S) Correct Answer: Option C = Ismāil (A.S) Explanation Ismāil was known as a brave and charismatic youth, zealous with regards to his Shi’a faith, and believed himself to be of divine descent-practically...
The people described as sharrul-bariyyah in Sūratul-Bayyinah are the?
A. Jews and Christian B. Kuffār and the munāfiqūn C. Makkan unbelievers and polytheists D. Ahlul-kitāb and mushrikūn Correct Answer: Option D – Ahlul-kitāb and mushrikūn Explanation Qur’an 98:6 That truly those who disbelieved from the Book`s people and...