Contemporary Issues in Islam

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 25, 2024

1.What is the term for the scholarly interpretation and application of Islamic law in modern contexts?

a. Ijma
b. Qiyas
c. Fiqh
d. Sunnah

Answer: c. Fiqh

2.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue facing Muslims worldwide?

a. Terrorism
b. Climate change
c. Poverty
d. Slavery

Answer: d. Slavery

3.What term is used to describe the migration of Muslims from Islamic countries to non-Muslim majority countries?

a. Immigration
b. Hijrah
c. Jihad
d. Taqiyya

Answer: b. Hijrah

4.Which Islamic principle encourages Muslims to engage in charitable activities to alleviate poverty and suffering?

a. Zakat
b. Shahada
c. Hajj
d. Jihad

Answer: a. Zakat

5.In the context of contemporary Islamic issues, what does the term “Islamophobia” refer to?

a. Fear of Islamic teachings
b. Discrimination or prejudice against Islam and Muslims
c. Acceptance of Islamic values
d. Embracing Islamic culture

Answer: b. Discrimination or prejudice against Islam and Muslims

6.Which of the following is NOT considered a contemporary challenge for Muslim women?

a. Access to education
b. Economic empowerment
c. Gender equality
d. Right to drive

Answer: d. Right to drive

7.What is the term for the modern movement within Islam that advocates for a return to traditional Islamic values and practices?

a. Sufism
b. Wahhabism
c. Salafism
d. Shari’ah

Answer: c. Salafism

8.Which of the following is a contemporary issue related to Islamic finance?

a. Interest-based banking
b. Barter system
c. Cryptocurrency
d. Zakat distribution

Answer: a. Interest-based banking

9.What is the term for the process of interpreting Islamic law in light of contemporary circumstances and challenges?

a. Ijma
b. Qiyas
c. Ijtihad
d. Taqlid

Answer: c. Ijtihad

10.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue facing Muslim youth?

a. Radicalization
b. Employment opportunities
c. Substance abuse
d. Social media influence

Answer: b. Employment opportunities

11.What is the term for the Islamic pilgrimage to the city of Jerusalem?

a. Hajj
b. Umrah
c. Isra
d. Jihad

Answer: c. Isra

12.Which of the following is a contemporary environmental issue addressed by Islamic teachings?

a. Deforestation
b. Climate change
c. Water pollution
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

13.What is the term for the Islamic concept of social responsibility and welfare?

a. Zakat
b. Sadaqah
c. Waqf
d. Khums

Answer: b. Sadaqah

14.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary challenge facing Muslim communities in the West?

a. Integration
b. Radicalization
c. Freedom of religion
d. Islamophobia

Answer: c. Freedom of religion

15.What is the term for the Islamic concept of striving in the way of Allah, which can include personal struggle for self-improvement or armed struggle?

a. Ijtihad
b. Jihad
c. Fard
d. Fatwa

Answer: b. Jihad

16.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue related to Islamic education?

a. Gender segregation in schools
b. Access to quality education
c. Religious indoctrination
d. Technology integration in learning

Answer: c. Religious indoctrination

17.What is the term for the Islamic principle of moderation and balance in all aspects of life?

a. Ihsan
b. Taqwa
c. Wasatiyyah
d. Tawhid

Answer: c. Wasatiyyah

18.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue related to Islamic ethics?

a. Business ethics
b. Bioethics
c. Euthanasia
d. Social justice

Answer: c. Euthanasia

19.What is the term for the Islamic practice of socializing with friends and family after breaking the fast during Ramadan?

a. Suhoor
b. Iftar
c. Taraweeh
d. Zakat

Answer: b. Iftar

20.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary challenge facing Muslim minorities in non-Muslim majority countries?

a. Discrimination
b. Integration
c. Preservation of cultural identity
d. Religious freedom

Answer: d. Religious freedom

21.What is the term for the Islamic concept of self-discipline and restraint, particularly during Ramadan?

a. Ihsan
b. Taqwa
c. Sawm
d. Zakat

Answer: c. Sawm

22.Which of the following is a contemporary issue related to Islamic family law?

a. Gender equality in marriage
b. Polygamy
c. Divorce rights for women
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

23.What is the term for the Islamic practice of giving a portion of one’s wealth to those in need?

a. Zakat
b. Sadaqah
c. Waqf
d. Khums

Answer: a. Zakat

24.Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue related to Islamic governance?

a. Democracy
b. Sharia law implementation
c. Authoritarianism
d. Technological advancements

Answer: d. Technological advancements

25.What is the term for the Islamic legal ruling issued by a qualified scholar on a specific issue?

a. Fatwa
b. Ijma
c. Qiyas
d. Fard

Answer: a. Fatwa

26.Which of the following is a contemporary challenge related to Islamic environmental ethics?

a. Climate change
b. Preservation of wildlife
c. Pollution
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

27.What is the term for the Islamic practice of pilgrimage to the city of Medina?

a. Hajj
b. Umrah
c. Ziyarah
d. Jihad

Answer: c. Ziyarah

28.Which of the following is a contemporary issue related to Islamic bioethics?

a. Cloning
b. Organ transplantation
c. Euthanasia
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

29.What is the term for the Islamic practice of seeking knowledge?

a. Jihad
b. Ijtihad
c. Taqwa
d. Dhikr

Answer: b. Ijtihad

30.Which of the following is a contemporary challenge facing Muslims in the digital age?

a. Access to online education
b. Cyberbullying
c. Social media addiction
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above