Modern challenges and responses (Islamic Study) MCQs

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

1.Which of the following is NOT a modern challenge faced by Muslims?

a. Islamophobia
b. Environmental conservation
c. Extremism
d. Technological advancements

Answer: b. Environmental conservation

2.What is the term for the use of violence and intimidation in the name of Islam?

a. Jihad
b. Zakat
c. Terrorism
d. Taqwa

Answer: c. Terrorism

3.Which of the following is a response to Islamophobia?

a. Interfaith dialogue
b. Economic sanctions
c. Military intervention
d. Censorship

Answer: a. Interfaith dialogue

4.What is the term for the practice of adapting Islamic teachings to modern contexts?

a. Sharia law
b. Ijtihad
c. Fatwa
d. Sunnah

Answer: b. Ijtihad

5.Which of the following is NOT a modern response to poverty in Islamic societies?

a. Zakat
b. Charity organizations
c. Economic sanctions
d. Microfinance

Answer: c. Economic sanctions

6.What is the term for the integration of Islamic principles into economic systems?

a. Islamic finance
b. Capitalism
c. Socialism
d. Marxism

Answer: a. Islamic finance

7.Which of the following is NOT a modern challenge to Islamic family values?

a. Divorce rates
b. Gender equality
c. Same-sex marriage
d. Interfaith marriage

Answer: b. Gender equality

8.What is the term for the spread of Islamic teachings through digital platforms and social media?

a. Cyberjihad
b. Digital dawah
c. Technological fatwa
d. Virtual Hajj

Answer: b. Digital dawah

9.Which of the following is a modern challenge to Islamic education?

a. Lack of access to technology
b. Radicalization
c. Overemphasis on traditional methods
d. Integration of STEM subjects

Answer: b. Radicalization

10.What is the term for the reformation of Islamic teachings and practices to suit modern interpretations?

a. Jihad
b. Salafism
c. Modernism
d. Taqwa

Answer: c. Modernism

11.Which of the following is a modern response to environmental degradation in Islamic countries?

a. Renewable energy initiatives
b. Deforestation
c. Industrial pollution
d. Urbanization

Answer: a. Renewable energy initiatives

12.What is the term for the advocacy of Islamic principles in political governance?

a. Sharia law
b. Secularism
c. Authoritarianism
d. Pluralism

Answer: a. Sharia law

13.Which of the following is a modern challenge to Islamic bioethics?

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

Answer: d. All of the above

14.What is the term for the adoption of Western cultural norms and practices among Muslims?

a. Modernization
b. Islamization
c. Westernization
d. Secularization

Answer: c. Westernization

15.Which of the following is NOT a modern response to Islamophobia?

a. Interfaith dialogue
b. Legal advocacy
c. Retaliation
d. Education

Answer: c. Retaliation

16.What is the term for the adaptation of Islamic teachings to address contemporary issues?

a. Ijtihad
b. Sunnah
c. Fatwa
d. Taqlid

Answer: a. Ijtihad

17.Which of the following is NOT a modern challenge to Islamic ethics?

a. Business ethics
b. Technological advancements
c. Environmental conservation
d. Social justice

Answer: c. Environmental conservation

18.What is the term for the use of Islamic teachings to promote peace and harmony in society?

a. Jihad
b. Taqwa
c. Islamism
d. Wasatiyyah

Answer: d. Wasatiyyah

19.Which of the following is a modern challenge to Islamic governance?

a. Authoritarianism
b. Democracy
c. Technological advancements
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

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

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

Answer: b. Ijtihad

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