Islamic Culture & Civilization Quiz

What is the literal meaning of the Arabic word تھذیب (Civilization)?

• Watering

• Sowing

• Harvesting

• Pruning

According to Muhammad Iqbal, what distinguishes one nation from another?

• Language

• Geography

• Religion

• Culture

What is the difference between Tehzeeb and Tamaddun?

• Tehzeeb is the body and Tamaddun is the soul

• Tehzeeb is the actions and Tamaddun is the thoughts

• Tehzeeb is the manifestation and Tamaddun is the original

• Tehzeeb is the heart and Tamaddun is the organs

What is the foundation of Islamic Civilization based on?

• Divine revelation

• Political ideologies

• Scientific theories

• Human philosophy

What is the first element of Islamic civilization and culture?

• Polytheism

• Agnosticism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

What is the central belief in the formation of Islamic society and civilization?

• Faith in Afterlife

• Faith in Prophethood

• Faith in Angels

• Faith in Scriptures

What is another unique feature of Islamic society besides equality?

• Economic Equality

• Social Hierarchy

• Caste System

• Class Discrimination

What did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) teach the believers regarding good manners and non-violence?

• To be aggressive and cruel

• To be gentle and forbade violence

• To live with peace and create differences

• To create problems and terrorize people

What is the foundation of all physical sciences in Islamic thought?

• Study of politics

• Study of literature

• Study of nature

• Study of history

According to the Qur'an, what does Allah have perfect power over?

• All things

• Only nature

• Only humans

• Only animals