36. In Islamic law, who primarily has the right to divorce (Talaq)?
A) The husband
B) The wife
C) A state official
D) Both husband and wife jointly
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37. Which of the following is a requirement for Khula?
A) Husband’s consent only
B) Wife’s wish to separate with compensation
C) State intervention
D) Religious scholar approval
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38. The principle of “Maslahah” in Islamic jurisprudence means:
A) Public welfare
B) Judicial precedent
C) Individual freedom
D) Taxation
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39. In Taz’ir punishments, the severity is determined by:
A) The Quran
B) The judge’s discretion
C) Ijma
D) Pre-determined penalties
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40. The term “Sharia” refers to:
A) The Quran only
B) The path or way to be followed
C) Judicial reasoning
D) Local customs
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41. Who is primarily responsible for child custody in Islamic law?
A) The father only
B) The mother, especially during early childhood
C) The state
D) The nearest male relative
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42. In Islamic law, “Riba” refers to:
A) Profit from trade
B) Interest on loans
C) Charity
D) Tax on assets
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43. Hadd punishments are prescribed for which of the following offenses?
A) Theft, adultery, and drinking alcohol
B) Lying and cheating
C) Disputes over property
D) Personal disagreements
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44. Which document is essential for a valid marriage (Nikah) under Islamic law?
A) Court order
B) Written contract and witnesses
C) Verbal agreement
D) Approval from the community
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45. Qisas applies to which types of crimes?
A) Property disputes
B) Intentional bodily harm and homicide
C) Religious offenses
D) Divorce settlements
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46. A spouse seeking dissolution of marriage due to cruelty would file under:
A) Qisas and Diyat
B) Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
C) Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961
D) Islamic International Law
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47. The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, regulates which aspect of family life?
A) Inheritance
B) Marriage registration and polygamy
C) Divorce rights of men
D) Children’s education
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48. Islamic law permits contracts to be based on:
A) Mutual consent and clear terms
B) Interest-based gains
C) Undefined agreements
D) Customary practices only
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49. In inheritance law, a daughter’s share compared to a son’s is:
A) Equal
B) Twice as much
C) Half of the son’s share
D) Based on her status
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50. Khula is a form of divorce initiated by:
A) The husband
B) The wife, with return of Mahr
C) The state
D) Mutual consent without Mahr
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51. The main objective of Islamic banking is to:
A) Maximize profits
B) Follow Shariah principles and avoid interest
C) Lend money freely
D) Compete with conventional banks
View AnswerB
52. In Islamic inheritance, a wife’s share of her husband’s property is:
A) One-eighth if there are children
B) Equal to the husband’s
C) Half of the estate
D) Determined by custom
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53. Takaful is a concept used in Islamic:
A) Insurance
B) Banking
C) Taxation
D) Criminal law
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54. Ijma is particularly useful for:
A) Modifying Sharia
B) Addressing issues not directly covered by the Quran and Sunnah
C) Setting new legal precedents
D) Personal interpretation
View AnswerB
55. Islamic law defines marriage as:
A) An unbreakable bond
B) A social contract with obligations
C) A purely religious act
D) Only for procreation
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56. The purpose of Diyat is to:
A) Allow for Taz’ir
B) Provide compensation in Qisas cases
C) Ensure inheritance distribution
D) Enforce Hadd punishments
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57. In the case of adultery, the Hadd punishment under Islamic law is:
A) Determined by the judge
B) Flogging or stoning, depending on marital status
C) A fine
D) Jail time
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58. The term “Fidya” refers to:
A) Compensation for crimes
B) Penalty for breaking fast in Ramadan
C) Blood money
D) Legal analogy
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59. In Islamic law, Qiyas applies in the absence of:
A) The Quran, Sunnah, and Ijma
B) Judicial precedent
C) Statutory laws
D) Public consensus
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60. Under Islamic law, guardianship for a child primarily rests with:
A) The father
B) The mother’s family
C) The court
D) Both parents jointly
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61. Mahr is required to:
A) Ensure the marriage contract is valid
B) Act as a financial penalty
C) Be paid only after divorce
D) Serve as an inheritance share
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62. Inheritance rights in Islamic law are guided by:
A) Equal distribution
B) Quranic rules and shares
C) Judicial precedent
D) Community norms
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63. A husband can repudiate his wife under Talaq by:
A) Filing a case
B) Verbally pronouncing Talaq
C) Requiring judicial approval
D) Mutual consent
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64. Ijtihad was heavily practiced in:
A) Modern secular states
B) Early periods of Islamic law
C) British rule
D) European countries
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65. Taz’ir punishment can be given for offenses like:
A) Adultery and theft
B) Forgery and bribery
C) Murder
D) Inheritance disputes
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66. In the context of succession, “Faraid” refers to:
A) Fixed shares in inheritance
B) Principles of contract law
C) Property ownership
D) Judicial separation
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67. Hadd punishments are prescribed in:
A) Islamic jurisprudence only
B) The Quran and Sunnah
C) Regional laws
D) The judicial system
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68. Islamic law of contract requires that a contract must:
A) Be interest-free
B) Involve a third party
C) Follow customary laws
D) Be written only
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69. The punishment for apostasy in Islamic law varies depending on:
A) Regional laws
B) Juristic interpretations
C) Public opinion
D) Customary practices
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70. In Islamic finance, “Istisna” is a type of:
A) Sales contract for manufacturing goods
B) Profit-sharing contract
C) Loan agreement
D) Leasing agreement
View AnswerA