Women in Islam (Islamic Study) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

1. : What is the term for the Islamic dress code for women?
(A) Hijab
(B) Burqa
(C) Niqab
(D) Abaya

2. : In Islam, what is the role of women according to the Quran?
(A) Inferior to men
(B) Equal to men
(C) Superior to men
(D) Dependent on cultural interpretation

3. : Which of the following is a right granted to women in Islam?
(A) Right to education
(B) Right to employment
(C) Right to own property
(D) All of the above

4. : Who was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad?
(A) Khadijah
(B) Aisha
(C) Fatimah
(D) Zainab

5. : What is the significance of Khadijah in Islamic history?
(A) She was the first female ruler of Islam
(B) She was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad
(C) She was the first person to accept Islam
(D) She was the founder of Sufism

6. : Which Islamic figure is known for her scholarship and narrating numerous Hadiths?
(A) Aisha
(B) Fatimah
(C) Khadijah
(D) Zainab

7. : In Islam, what is the concept of “Mahr”?
(A) Dowry paid to the bride
(B) Salary paid to the husband
(C) Inheritance given to daughters
(D) Stipend for religious scholars

8. : Which Islamic figure is known for her bravery and leadership in battle?
(A) Aisha
(B) Fatimah
(C) Khadijah
(D) Zainab

9. : What is the term for the period of waiting after a divorce or the death of a spouse, during which a woman cannot remarry?
(A) Iddah
(B) Hijab
(C) Nikah
(D) Talaq

10. : Which Islamic principle emphasizes the protection and respect of women’s rights?
(A) Adalat
(B) Ihsan
(C) Fadl
(D) Hifz

11. : What is the term for the Islamic legal guardianship of women?
(A) Wali
(B) Imam
(C) Mufti
(D) Qazi

12. : Which Islamic figure is known for her piety and devotion to prayer and fasting?
(A) Aisha
(B) Fatimah
(C) Khadijah
(D) Zainab

13. : In Islamic law, what is the primary responsibility of a husband towards his wife?
(A) Financial support
(B) Household chores
(C) Emotional support
(D) None of the above

14. : What is the significance of Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, in Islamic history?
(A) She was the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad
(B) She was the first female judge in Islam
(C) She was the mother of the first four caliphs
(D) She is revered for her role as a symbol of piety and virtue

15. : Which Islamic concept promotes the idea of mutual consultation and decision-making between spouses?
(A) Qiwamah
(B) Shura
(C) Iman
(D) Tawakkul

16. : In Islamic law, what is the required age for marriage for both males and females?
(A) 16 years old
(B) 18 years old
(C) Puberty
(D) 21 years old

17. : Which Islamic principle emphasizes the importance of treating women with kindness and respect?
(A) Adl
(B) Ihsan
(C) Taqwa
(D) Zuhd

18. : What is the term for the Islamic ritual washing performed by women after menstruation or childbirth?
(A) Ghusl
(B) Wudu
(C) Istinja
(D) Postpartum purification

19. : Who was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad known for her generosity and charitable acts?
(A) Aisha
(B) Fatimah
(C) Khadijah
(D) Zainab

20. : Which Islamic concept advocates for the equitable distribution of wealth and resources among family members, including women?
(A) Zakat
(B) Sadaqah
(C) Inheritance
(D) Waqf