FPSC MCQs

The Abbasids established Baghdad as their capital in the eighth century.
The city became a major center of learning and administration.

The Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad in 762 CE.
Its circular plan gave it the name Round City.

Bayt al-Hikmah, or House of Wisdom, supported scholarship and translation.
It flourished under the Abbasids.

Gharar refers to serious uncertainty or ambiguity that can cause unfairness.
Islamic law restricts transactions containing excessive gharar.

Al-Ma'mun patronized translation, science, and scholarship.
The House of Wisdom expanded during his reign.

A waqf dedicates property or income for lasting charitable benefit.
Historically, waqf supported mosques, schools, hospitals, and public services.

Al-Andalus referred to Muslim-ruled territories in the Iberian Peninsula.
Its cities became important centers of culture and learning.

Sadaqah includes voluntary giving and beneficial acts.
It is broader than financial donation alone.

Cordoba became a leading political and intellectual center.
It was known for libraries, architecture, and scholarship.

Qard hasan is a loan given to help another person without riba.
The borrower repays the principal.

Abd al-Rahman I established an independent Umayyad emirate in Cordoba.
He survived the Abbasid overthrow of the Umayyads.

Zakat al-Fitr is given for eligible household members near Eid al-Fitr.
It helps the needy share in the celebration.