Practice PPSC Islamic Studies questions with answers and explanations.
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The Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad in 762 CE.
Its circular plan gave it the name Round City.
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Bayt al-Hikmah, or House of Wisdom, supported scholarship and translation.
It flourished under the Abbasids.
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Al-Ma'mun patronized translation, science, and scholarship.
The House of Wisdom expanded during his reign.
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Al-Andalus referred to Muslim-ruled territories in the Iberian Peninsula.
Its cities became important centers of culture and learning.
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Cordoba became a leading political and intellectual center.
It was known for libraries, architecture, and scholarship.
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Abd al-Rahman I established an independent Umayyad emirate in Cordoba.
He survived the Abbasid overthrow of the Umayyads.
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Tariq ibn Ziyad crossed into Iberia in 711 CE.
Gibraltar's name is linked to Jabal Tariq.
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Salahuddin Ayyubi recaptured Jerusalem after the Battle of Hattin.
He became known for military skill and chivalry.
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Fard means an obligation established by authoritative evidence.
Deliberately neglecting it without excuse is sinful.
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Salahuddin defeated the Crusader army at Hattin.
The victory enabled the recovery of Jerusalem.
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Ukhuwwah means brotherhood and solidarity.
It encourages mutual support and reconciliation.
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Silat al-rahm means keeping and strengthening kinship ties.
Islam strongly discourages severing family relationships.
