Unlocking wisdom: How well do you know Islamic philosophy? •

Which philosopher is known for his work “The Incoherence of the Philosophers,” which critiques the views of earlier philosophers? a) Al-Farabi
b) Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
c) Al-Ghazali
d) Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
‘Tawhid’ in Islam refers to: a) The unity of the human soul
b) The oneness of God
c) The prophetic mission
d) The finality of prophethood
In which work did Al-Farabi discuss the idea of the “Virtuous City”? a) The Book of Healing
b) The Book of Letters
c) The Enumeration of the Sciences
d) The Virtuous City
What is the term used in Islamic philosophy to describe the nature of knowledge, particularly the debate between rationalism and empiricism? a) Ilm
b) Hikmah
c) Ma’rifah
d) Falsafah
Which philosopher is known for integrating Platonic and Aristotelian ideas into his thought, particularly in his work “The Book of Healing”? a) Al-Ghazali
b) Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
c) Al-Kindi
d) Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
The philosophical concept of ‘Ijtihad’ refers to: a) The consensus of scholars
b) The struggle against sin
c) Independent reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence
d) The acceptance of traditional teachings
In Islamic philosophy, the term ‘Nafs’ is associated with which concept? a) The intellect
b) The soul or self
c) Divine command
d) Moral law
Which of the following philosophers is known for his critiques of Al-Ghazali’s work and his defense of Aristotelian philosophy? a) Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
b) Al-Farabi
c) Al-Kindi
d) Al-Maturidi