Shadows In The Sun Practice Quiz 1
Directions: Say Bismillah and then click on the link below to complete the practice quiz.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How much of the Quran is based on stories that give us the insight into past human experiences?
- A.
Over 1/3 of the Quran
- B.
Over 1/4 of the Quran
- C.
Over 1/5 of the Quran
- D.
Over 1/6 of the Quran
Correct Answer
A. Over 1/3 of the QuranExplanation
Over one third of the Qur’an are stories of history. Divine insight into past human experience. These stories are not presented for mere entertainment but as a source of reflection and knowledge.
Islamic history is a major source of solid, practical guidance for implementing islam in your life. Not for entertainment, but for reflection, and knowledge.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was known as the "The Custodian of the Ummah"?
- A.
Abu Ubaydah
- B.
Muhammad b. Maslamah
- C.
Musab b. Umayr
- D.
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
Correct Answer
A. Abu UbaydahExplanation
The Prophet (SAW) said, “'Every Ummah has an amin (trustworthy custodian) and you are the amin of this Ummah.” His name was ‘Āmir b. ‘Abdullāh b. al-Jarrāḥ but he was known as Abu ‘Ubaydah.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is Abu Ubaydah's physical description
- A.
Short and Slim
- B.
Tall and Slim
- C.
Short & Overweight
- D.
Tall and Overweight
Correct Answer
B. Tall and SlimExplanation
His appearance was striking; tall, slim with a sparse beard. He was courageous and decisive in tough situations, yet he was also extremely modest and shy.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was Abu Ubaydah's given name?
- A.
Uthman b. Abdullah b. Jarrah
- B.
Omar b. Abdullah b. Jarrah
- C.
Amir b. Abdullah b. Jarrah
- D.
Bilal b. Abdullah b. Jarrah
Correct Answer
C. Amir b. Abdullah b. JarrahExplanation
The custodian of the ummah Amir b. Abdullah b. Al-jarrah also known as Abu ‘ubaydah.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who's life was Abu Ubaydah forced to take in the Battle of Badr?
- A.
His Son
- B.
His Father
- C.
His Uncle
- D.
His Cousin
Correct Answer
B. His FatherExplanation
There was once a man who went right at Abu Ubaydah whereas other people would run away from him in battle. Abu Ubaydah contrary to his courageous character in battle, he would turn away. The man would follow him and Abu Ubaydah would turn away until he was cornered and put into a defensive position where he had to strike. This was the father of Abu Ubaydah. He suffered through the hardships of Makkah but endured a major personal tragedy in the Battle of Badr. He was forced to take the life of ‘Abdullāh b. al-Jarrāḥ.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Prophet referred Abu Ubaydah as the "_____ Custodian"
- A.
Strong
- B.
Persistant
- C.
Wise
- D.
Trustworthy
Correct Answer
D. TrustworthyExplanation
The Prophet (SAW) said, “'Every Ummah has an amin (trustworthy custodian) and you are the amin of this Ummah.”Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was the job of Abdallah b. Masud?
- A.
He was a Shepherd
- B.
He was a Merchant
- C.
He was a Judge
- D.
He was a Slave
Correct Answer
A. He was a ShepHerdExplanation
He was a thin man with small stature who came from Yemen. He took care of a flock of Utbah b Mu’ayt. At that time he was known as “ibn Umm Abd”, son of mother of slave. So he had humble beginning. Once, two men approached him and asked Abdullah if he could give them the sheep and he said it doesn’t belong to me. The men became delighted by his response, and he was happy to see that they appreciated his straightforwardness. The two men were Prophet (ṢALLALLĀHU ‘ALAYHI WA SALLAM) and Abu Bakr.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In the early days of Islam, Abdullah b. Masud became the servant of the Prophet:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
From the early days of his Islam, he received a firsthand education by becoming the servant of the Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) himself. He would attend to his personal needs and accompany him on his journeys. He became very close to Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and loved him dearly. Gave up his job of shepherding and became the servant of Prophet.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Abdullah b. Masud was the first to read the Quran openly:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
During the Makkan period, there came a realization that the Quran has to be read publicly to people and someone has to go out there and read it to people. When the Companions were only a few, they needed to read the Qur’ān openly and Ibn Mas‘ūd volunteered despite his size and lack of tribal support. He was beaten brutally but still wanted to continueRate this question:
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- 10.
Many principals of usool were founded and practiced by the Prophet (saw).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Most of our sources come from the Quran and Sunnah. We get everything even the issue of Ijtihaad, from Rasool . Overall the whole principle of Usool al-Fiqh came from the time of Rasool . However, Usool Al-Fiqh came later as a written and developed science.
There was no need for methodology because solutions to problems were obtained through either divine revelation or the Messenger’s direct ruling. Many Usool principles were founded and obviously practiced by the Messenger of Allah and therefore laid the foundation down for this science.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who was known as "The Master of Al-Quran"?
- A.
Abu Ubaydah
- B.
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
- C.
Abdullah b. Masud
- D.
Musab b. Umayr
Correct Answer
C. Abdullah b. MasudExplanation
The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once said, “Whoever wants to read the Qur’ān as fresh as when it was revealed, then let him read according to recitation of Ibn Umm ‘Abd.” Umar (radyAllahu anhu) wanted to tell Abdullah ibn Masood (radyAllahu anhu) this wonderful news, but he realized Abu Bakr had already beat him to it. They loved each other.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following is not a source of the Usool al Fiqh?
- A.
Quran
- B.
Logic
- C.
Sunnah
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
Just like specific Fiqh rulings (like praying 5 times a day) need proof, such is the case with the
principles of Fiqh:
One: From the Qur'an
Two: From the Sunnah
Three: From the Arabic language
Four: From Logic:
Logic recently has been used as an independent source within the Arabs. But they became this way after their exposure to other cultures like the Persians and the East. The 'Ulema, themselves, were hesitant against using too much logic.Rate this question:
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- 13.
13. Which schools of thought follow the theoretical approach to usool, also known as Tareekat al-mutakalimeen, usool al-shaafi’yah?
- A.
Shafi’e, Hanbali, and Hanafi
- B.
Shafi’e, Hanbali, and Maliki
- C.
Shafi’e and Hanbali only
- D.
Shafi’e only
Correct Answer
B. Shafi’e, Hanbali, and MalikiExplanation
Maliki, Shafi’ee, Hanbali and the Mu’tazilah. This is the approach of the majority of the scholars in Usool al-Fiqh. The Mu’tazilah, the starters for this approach, made a Haakim over the Qur’an and Sunnah. For them, right and wrong was based on logic and human reasoning. They believed Qur’an was not the speech of Allaah, but rather a Creation of Allaah. ‘Aql, or intellect, was the cause of much of their deviation. Imaam as-Shafi’ee had harsh statements about them. There is no need for these rules, if you understand Arabic. The philosophy brought lots of harm to the religion. Can you use your intellect and reasoning to understand the Quran and Sunnah? For Mu’tazilah, they valued logic and reason so much (Tahseen wa Takbeen (human reasoning)) that they used it over the Qur'an. So they came to the Aayat of the Qur'an and changed many things, due to their intellectRate this question:
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- 14.
Tareekat ul fuqahaa’ is the Hanafi deductive approach to usool al Fiqh.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This is the approach of one school of Fiqh, the Hanafi Madhab. It is also called the Tareeqatul Fuqaaha or way of the legal jurists. Finally, it is called a way developed and popularized by the Hanafi scholars, as aforementioned. It is also called the subjective approach in that everything in their Usool al-fiqh depends on their Fiqh. In other words, the Fiqh established by their scholars is used to determine what their Usool or principles of Fiqh will be. If the Usool is not related to their Fiqh, then it is an Usool that is irrelevant. The Fiqh maxims were developed more profoundly by the Hanafis but the Fiqh of the majority is moreRate this question:
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- 15.
The principal of ijmaa’ was developed during which era?
- A.
Companions
- B.
Prophet (saw)
- C.
Tabi’een
- D.
Time of the Abu Bakr
Correct Answer
A. CompanionsExplanation
Establishment of Ijmaa', during the time of RasulAllah , was not needed because of his presence. When RasulAllah died, the Sahabah were very careful and used this principle whenever they could in a decision. They would consult each and if the majority agreed, it would become state law. Eventually, it would be a part of the Shari’ah.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Al-hukm Ash-Shar’ee is defined as:
- A.
The Islamic Law
- B.
The Islamic Rule in the form of of command which came from Allah (swt).
- C.
The communication from the law maker addressed to the mukalaf in the form of a command or option.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
A and C
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.Explanation
It is a communication from Allaah (the Lawgiver) addressed to the mukallaf in regards to his or her actions constituting a demand or an option (Hukm Takleefee) or an enactment (Hukm Wad'ee).Rate this question:
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- 17.
The Prophet (saw) is a law maker
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "The Prophet (saw) is a law maker" is true. In Islam, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) is considered the final and ultimate messenger of Allah, and he was given the authority by Allah to establish and enforce laws for the Muslim community. The Prophet (saw) received revelations from Allah in the form of the Quran, which contains guidance and instructions for all aspects of life, including laws and regulations. The Prophet (saw) implemented these laws during his lifetime and his actions and teachings serve as a source of legislation in Islamic jurisprudence.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which of the following is a law maker?
- A.
Allah (swt) and the Prophet (saw)
- B.
Allah (swt) only
- C.
Allah (swt), the Prophet (saw), and the Mujtahid
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Allah (swt) and the PropHet (saw)Explanation
Allah (swt) and the Prophet (saw) are considered law makers because they have the authority to establish and enforce laws in Islam. As the creator of the universe, Allah (swt) is the ultimate source of legislation and his laws are found in the Quran. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) is the final messenger of Allah and he received revelations from Allah, which were recorded in the Quran and Hadith. The Prophet (saw) also had the authority to interpret and apply the laws of Allah in specific situations, making him a law maker as well. Therefore, the correct answer is Allah (swt) and the Prophet (saw).Rate this question:
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- 19.
As long as the mujtahid says that something is part of Islamic Law, we are not accountable to verify or ask for evidence, since they are scholars in usool.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Prophet said: "There is no obedience to any created things if it entails disobedience to the Creator.”
From this Hadeeth as well as the above ayah, we realize how confined a Mujtahid or Mufti is when codifying the laws of Islaam. It is one thing to trust a shaykh and another to follow a shaykh blindly without being aware of how he gets his knowledge.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The one whom the law is applied to is called:
- A.
Al-Mahkoom ‘alayh
- B.
Al-Mahkoom Feeh
- C.
Al-Hakim ‘alayh
- D.
Al-hukm Feeh
Correct Answer
B. Al-Mahkoom FeehExplanation
The rule has to be applied to one of the actions of that servant ofAllaah , the mukallaf. That is the subject-matter of Hukm, because in the sight of Allaah , one is judged by their actions and not by their color, ethnicity, etcRate this question:
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