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Question 1 View Details

The Levant was under continuous Islamic rule from the year \(661\) CE until \(969\) CE, except for a nine‑year interruption when the Tulunid dynasty ruled from \(861\) CE to \(870\) CE. Calculate the total number of years the Levant was under Islamic rule during this period.

A. 300

B. 308

Correct C. 299

D. 298

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details

In a classical fiqh manual containing \(480\) legal rulings, the ratio of rulings derived from the Qur'an to those derived from the Sunnah is \(3\!:\!2\). Additionally, the total number of rulings derived from Ijma and Qiyas together is \(120\), and the number of Qiyas rulings equals one‑quarter of the Qur'an‑derived rulings. How many rulings are derived from Qiyas?

Correct A. 54

B. 45

C. 60

D. 48

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details

The Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire, and Mughal Empire all existed during the period \(1501\) CE - \(1736\) CE (a span of \(235\) years). During this interval, \(12\) Ottoman sultans reigned with an average reign of \(15\) years, \(9\) Safavid shahs reigned with an average reign of \(26\) years, and \(7\) Mughal emperors reigned. If the combined total of the reign years of the three empires during this period is \(600\) years, determine the average reign length (in years, to one decimal place) of the Mughal emperors.

A. 25.7

B. 27.1

C. 24.3

Correct D. 26.6

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details

A hadith is transmitted through the chain A \(\rightarrow\) B \(\rightarrow\) C, where narrator B is known to be trustworthy and narrator C's reliability is unknown. What is the highest possible classification of this hadith according to the Sunni grading system?

A. Maqtu'

B. Da'if

Correct C. Hasan

D. Sahih

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 View Details

In \(2020\), Country X had a total population of \(50\) million, of which \(12\) million were Muslims (\(24\%\)). The total population grows at \(2\%\) per year, while the Muslim population grows at \(3\%\) per year. In which year will Muslims constitute at least \(30\%\) of the total population? Give the first year in which this occurs.

Correct A. 2043

B. 2045

C. 2039

D. 2040

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details

The well‑known hadith "Actions are judged by intentions" is narrated by Umar ibn al‑Khattab. Among the six major Sunni hadith collections (Sahih al‑Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Jami` at‑Tirmidhi, Sunan an‑Nasai, Sunan Ibn Majah), in which collection does this hadith have the lowest hadith number, and what is that number?

A. Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2

B. Jami` at‑Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 3

C. Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith No. 5

Correct D. Sahih al‑Bukhari, Hadith No. 1

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7 View Details

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in \(570\) CE. The Hijra occurred in \(622\) CE, marking the start of 1 AH. The Battle of Uhud took place in the 3rd year after Hijra (3 AH). Based on this information, how old was the Prophet at the time of the Battle of Uhud?

A. 55

B. 53

Correct C. 54

D. 57

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details

A Muslim has net wealth of 120,000 Naira. Of this, 30,000 Naira is earmarked for personal daily use, and 20,000 Naira is outstanding debt. The individual also possesses gold worth 10,000 Naira. The nisab threshold is the value of 85 g of gold, with gold priced at 500 Naira per gram. Zakat is due at 2.5 % on qualifying wealth above the nisab. Calculate the amount of zakat the person must pay.

A. 2,750

B. 3,000

Correct C. 2,500

D. 2,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details

During Hajj, a pilgrim performed Tawaf, Sa'i and stood on the plain of Arafat, but due to illness missed the stoning of the Jamaraat. According to the prevailing school of jurisprudence, what is the minimum number of days the pilgrim must remain in Mina to complete his Hajj, and what compensation, if any, is required for the missed stoning?

A. Stay at least one day in Mina; no need to perform the missed stoning; no extra payment is required.

B. Stay at least three days in Mina and perform the missed stoning; no extra payment is required.

Correct C. Stay at least two days in Mina and perform the missed stoning; no extra payment is required.

D. Stay at least two days in Mina and perform the missed stoning; a compensation of one goat is required.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details

A Muslim believes that the Qur'an was created in time, while also affirming belief in the existence of angels. According to mainstream Sunni creed, which of these beliefs is contradictory, and what is the correct belief regarding the Qur'an?

A. The belief that the Qur'an is uncreated is contradictory; the correct belief is that the Qur'an was created and is not eternal.

B. The belief that the Qur'an was created is contradictory; the correct belief is that the Qur'an was created and is temporal.

Correct C. The belief that the Qur'an was created is contradictory; the correct belief is that the Qur'an is uncreated and eternal.

D. The belief that the Qur'an was created is contradictory; the correct belief is that the Qur'an is a created book but its meanings are eternal.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

Historical records indicate that the city of Kano embraced Islam in the \(14^{\text{th}}\) century, while the city of Timbuktu became a major Islamic scholarly centre exactly 200 years later. The city of Gao adopted Islam some years after the death of the \(8^{\text{th}}\) Rightly Guided Caliph (Umar ibn al‑Khattab, who died in \(644\) CE). If the interval between the adoption of Islam in Gao and the establishment of the university in Timbuktu (\(1492\) CE) was equal to the interval between Kano's adoption and the death of the \(8^{\text{th}}\) Caliph, in which century did Gao adopt Islam?

A. 8th century

B. 11th century

C. 10th century

Correct D. 9th century

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12 View Details

A man dies leaving a wife, two sons, one daughter and his mother. According to Islamic inheritance law, the wife receives \(\frac{1}{8}\) of the estate because there are children, the mother receives \(\frac{1}{6}\) of the estate, and the remaining estate is divided among the children with each son receiving twice the share of the daughter. What fraction of the total estate does each son receive?

Correct A. 17/60

B. 5/24

C. 7/30

D. 13/60

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

In the 15th century, the total number of new Muslim converts in West Africa was 12,000. The combined number of converts from the Trans‑Saharan and Niger River trade routes was 8,000, and the Niger River route contributed 1,200 more converts than the Trans‑Saharan route. The Atlantic coastal route accounted for the remaining converts. How many converts came via the Atlantic coastal route?

A. 4400

B. 3600

C. 5000

Correct D. 4000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details

Historical records state that the combined duration of the reigns of the first three Rightly Guided Caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman) was exactly 25 years. Abu Bakr ruled for 2 years and 4 months and Umar ruled for 10 years. How long did Uthman rule? Express your answer in years and months.

Correct A. 12 years 8 months

B. 13 years 0 months

C. 12 years 4 months

D. 11 years 8 months

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details

A 2020 survey of Nigerian Muslims found that 68% consider the use of digital banking compliant with Shariah, while 32% were uncertain. Each year, 5% of the current uncertain proportion become certain and shift to the compliant view, and the compliant proportion increases by 1.5 times the amount that becomes certain each year. Assuming this pattern continues for five years, what is the projected percentage of Muslims who consider digital banking compliant in 2025? Round your answer to one decimal place.

A. 74.3

B. 81.2

Correct C. 78.9

D. 69.5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

A man promises a mahr of 5,000 Naira. Later he offers 2,000 Naira in cash together with three gold coins, each weighing 10 grams. The market price of gold is 150 Naira per gram. Determine whether the offered mahr satisfies the promised amount. Show your calculation using \\(2,000 + 3 \\times 10 \\times 150\\).

A. No, the offered mahr is not valid because its total value is 6,500 Naira, which exceeds the promised 5,000 Naira.

Correct B. Yes, the offered mahr is valid because its total value is 6,500 Naira, which exceeds the promised 5,000 Naira.

C. No, the offered mahr is not valid because its total value is 4,500 Naira, which is less than the promised 5,000 Naira.

D. Yes, the offered mahr is valid because its total value is 5,000 Naira, which meets the promised amount.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17 View Details

A Muslim affirms belief in the six articles of faith: Allah, angels, revealed books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and destiny (\(\text{Qadar}\)). He is uncertain whether \(\text{Qadar}\) is described as "absolute" or "conditional". Which description correctly reflects the orthodox Islamic understanding of \(\text{Qadar}\)?

Correct A. Qadar is both absolute and conditional: Allah's decree is absolute, while human actions are conditional upon that decree.

B. Qadar is neither absolute nor conditional: it is an abstract concept unrelated to divine decree or human actions.

C. Qadar is solely absolute: Allah's decree determines all events without any conditional aspect.

D. Qadar is solely conditional: human actions determine the outcome, and Allah's decree is dependent on them.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details

A thief stole goods consisting of 120,000 Naira worth of electronics, 8,000 Naira worth of staple food, and 5,000 Naira worth of clothing. Under Islamic criminal law, the hadd penalty for theft applies only if the net value of stolen non‑exempt items exceeds 100,000 Naira. Are the staple food and clothing exempt, and does the hadd penalty apply in this case?

A. No, the hadd penalty does not apply because the threshold is 150,000 Naira, and the net non‑exempt value of 120,000 Naira falls short.

Correct B. Yes, the hadd penalty applies because the net value of non‑exempt items is 120,000 Naira, exceeding the 100,000 Naira threshold.

C. Yes, the hadd penalty applies because the total value of all stolen items, including exempt ones, is 133,000 Naira, exceeding the threshold.

D. No, the hadd penalty does not apply because the net value of non‑exempt items is only 8,000 Naira, which is below the 100,000 Naira threshold.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details

Which Surah of the Qur'an is commonly referred to as "the Heart of the Qur'an"?

Correct A. Surah Yā‑Sīn

B. Surah Al‑Baqarah

C. Surah Al‑Ikhlas

D. Surah Al‑Fatiha

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20 View Details

A merchant sells a used carpet to a customer for 20,000 Naira. Two days after the sale the merchant discovers a hidden defect that reduces the carpet's value by 30%. According to Islamic ethics (Akhlaq), what is the most appropriate course of action for the merchant?

A. He should offer a full refund of 20,000 Naira without any further discussion.

B. He should keep the defect hidden and retain the full price of 20,000 Naira.

Correct C. He should inform the buyer of the defect and adjust the price proportionally (reduce the price by 6,000 Naira) or offer appropriate compensation.

D. He should inform the buyer but increase the price by 6,000 Naira to cover inspection costs.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details

A worshipper performs the five daily obligatory prayers. For each prayer he also performs a number of Sunnah raka'ah equal to half the number of obligatory raka'ah of that prayer, rounded down to the nearest whole number. In addition he performs 2 raka'ah of Nafl after Maghrib. If the obligatory raka'ah are: Fajr 2, Dhuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3 and Isha 4, what is the total number of raka'ah he performs in a day?

A. 26

B. 30

Correct C. 27

D. 28

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details

A man dies leaving an estate valued at \(120{,}000\) Naira. He also owes a debt of \(12{,}000\) Naira which must be paid before distribution. His heirs are: a wife, his mother, and two daughters. According to Islamic inheritance law, the wife receives \(\frac{1}{8}\) of the estate (since there are children), the mother receives \(\frac{1}{6}\) of the estate, and the two daughters share the remainder equally. How much does each daughter receive after the debt is settled?

A. 42,500

B. 40,500

C. 47,250

Correct D. 38,250

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

The Almoravid expansion into the Ghana Empire began in 1055 CE. Their average rate of territorial expansion was 120 km per decade, but internal conflicts delayed the start of the advance by 5 years. The distance from their base in present‑day Mauritania to the southern frontier of the Ghana Empire is about 720 km. Could the Almoravids have reached the Ghana Empire before 1085 CE? Answer "Yes" or "No" and show your calculation.

A. Yes (maybe)

B. Yes

Correct C. No

D. Yes, but unlikely

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24 View Details

The following dynasties/empires existed during these periods (CE): Umayyad Caliphate 661-750, Abbasid Caliphate 750-1258, Fatimid Caliphate 909-1171, Mughal Empire 1526-1857. A historian claims that the combined total number of years during which at least one of these states existed (the union of their time spans) is 1,200 years. Verify the claim by calculating the correct total number of years covered by the union of these periods. State "True" if the claim is correct, otherwise "False".

Correct A. False

B. Undetermined

C. Insufficient data

D. True

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. The Battle of Badr occurred in the 2nd year after Hijra, and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in the 6th year after Hijra. If the Gregorian year corresponding to the 6th year after Hijra is 628 CE, determine the Gregorian year in which the Battle of Badr took place.

A. 625

Correct B. 624

C. 627

D. 623

Correct Answer: B

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