Questions and answers
1. What is the definition of Sunnah in Islamic context?
A) A type of prayer
B) The practices and traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
C) A type of fasting
D) A holy book of Islam
Answer: B) The practices and traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
2. What are the two primary sources of Islamic law, specifically in Sunni Islam?
A) Quran and Hadith
B) Sunnah and Ijtihad
C) Al-Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
D) Quran and Tafsir
Answer: A) Quran and Hadith
3. What does Hadith refer to in relation to the Sunnah?
A) The Quran
B) The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
C) Islamic jurisprudence
D) A type of worship
Answer: B) The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
4. Which type of Sunnah is considered to be a recommended but not obligatory practice?
A) Sunnah Muakkadah
B) Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah
C) Sunnah Qabliyyah
D) Sunnah Fard
Answer: B) Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah
5. What is the main difference between Sunnah Muakkadah and Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah?
A) Sunnah Muakkadah is obligatory, and Ghair Muakkadah is not
B) Sunnah Muakkadah is frequently practiced, while Ghair Muakkadah is occasional
C) Sunnah Muakkadah is part of the Quran, Ghair Muakkadah is not
D) There is no difference; they are the same
Answer: B) Sunnah Muakkadah is frequently practiced, while Ghair Muakkadah is occasional
6. Which of the following is NOT considered part of the Sunnah?
A) Performing prayers five times a day
B) Giving zakat (charity)
C) Traditionally eating dates before breaking a fast
D) Using the left hand to eat when possible
Answer: B) Giving zakat (charity) (While giving zakat is encouraged in the Sunnah, it is primarily mandated by the Quran.)
7. Who is responsible for compiling and authenticating the Hadith that inform the Sunnah?
A) Sufis
B) Scholars known as Muhaddithin
C) Imams only
D) Laypersons in the community
Answer: B) Scholars known as Muhaddithin
8. Which term refers to the agreed upon practices among the Muslim community that stem from the Sunnah?
A) Ijtihad
B) Consensus (Ijma)
C) Fard
D) Bid’ah
Answer: B) Consensus (Ijma)
9. What is the significance of following the Sunnah for Muslims?
A) It is optional and carries no weight.
B) It strengthens the faith and obedience to Allah and His Messenger.
C) It is solely for cultural reasons.
D) It is a way to achieve personal fame.
Answer: B) It strengthens the faith and obedience to Allah and His Messenger.