PMS Islamic Studies MCQs

Hadith reports preserve the Prophet's sayings, actions, approvals, and characteristics.
They are a major source for understanding the Sunnah.

Sunnah refers to the normative way of Prophet Muhammad.
It is known through authentic reports and established practice.

The isnad lists the transmitters through whom a report was conveyed.
Hadith scholars examined chains to assess reliability.

The matn is the wording and substance of the hadith.
It is distinguished from the isnad, or chain.

Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari compiled Sahih al-Bukhari.
It is one of the most respected Sunni hadith collections.

Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj compiled Sahih Muslim.
The work is known for careful organization of chains and variants.

Surah Al-Qari'ah describes the Day of Judgment as a great calamity.
It mentions the weighing of deeds.

Imam Malik compiled Al-Muwatta in Madinah.
It combines hadith, companion reports, and legal practice.

Az-Zalzalah means the earthquake.
The surah describes the earth's final shaking and testimony.

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal compiled the large hadith collection Musnad Ahmad.
It is organized mainly by companion narrators.

Surah Al-Asr opens with an oath by time.
It then summarizes the path to avoid loss.

Imam Abu Dawud compiled Sunan Abi Dawud.
It is especially known for hadith relevant to legal rulings.