1. What does the term “Hadith” refer to in Islam?
Answer: The sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
2. Why are Hadith considered important in Islam?
a) They provide historical anecdotes about the Prophet’s life.
b) They offer guidance on religious practices and rituals.
c) They supplement and elucidate the teachings of the Quran.
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
3. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the importance of Hadith in Islam?
a) Preservation of the Prophet’s legacy
b) Clarification of Quranic verses
c) Cultural significance
d) Legal and ethical guidance
Answer: c) Cultural significance
4. What role do Hadith play in Islamic jurisprudence?
a) They serve as the primary source of law.
b) They provide context for understanding Quranic injunctions.
c) They help resolve legal disputes.
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
5. How do scholars authenticate Hadith?
a) By examining the chain of narrators
b) By comparing the text with the Quran
c) By analyzing the content for consistency
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
6. Which collection of Hadith is considered the most authentic?
Answer: Sahih al-Bukhari
7. What distinguishes Sahih al-Bukhari from other Hadith collections?
a) It contains only authenticated Hadith.
b) It covers a wide range of topics.
c) It is organized thematically.
d) It was compiled by Imam Bukhari.
Answer: a) It contains only authenticated Hadith.
8. How many volumes does Sahih al-Bukhari comprise?
Answer: Nine volumes
9. Who is the compiler of Sahih al-Bukhari?
Answer: Imam Bukhari
10. What criteria must a Hadith meet to be classified as Sahih?
a) It must have a continuous chain of trustworthy narrators.
b) It must not contradict the Quran or established Sunnah.
c) It must be free from defects in narration.
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
11. What term is used for a Hadith with a weak chain of narrators?
Answer: Da’if
12. Which of the following is NOT one of the six major Hadith collections in Sunni Islam?
a) Sunan Abu Dawood
b) Sahih al-Bukhari
c) Musnad Ibn Hanbal
d) Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Answer: c) Musnad Ibn Hanbal
13. What is the primary purpose of studying Hadith?
a) To gain historical knowledge
b) To understand the Prophet’s character
c) To derive religious rulings
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
14. Which Islamic scholar is known for compiling Sahih Muslim?
Answer: Imam Muslim
15. How many Hadith are included in Sahih Muslim?
Answer: Over 7,000 Hadith
16. Which of the following is NOT a method of Hadith authentication?
a) Examination of the text for consistency
b) Analysis of the narrators’ biographies
c) Comparison with the Bible
d) Verification of the chain of transmission
Answer: c) Comparison with the Bible
17. What term refers to the scholars who specialize in the science of Hadith?
Answer: Muhaddithun
18. What is the term for Hadith that are neither strong nor weak?
Answer: Hasan
19. What role does the Isnad play in Hadith authentication?
Answer: It verifies the chain of transmission.
20. How does the Sunnah complement the Quran in Islamic teachings?
a) It provides additional guidance.
b) It clarifies ambiguous Quranic verses.
c) It exemplifies the application of Quranic principles.
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above