Islamic Library Chapter 5 & 6

When was Niẓām al-Mulk, the founder of the Madrasah Niẓāmīyah, born?

• 1018

• 1028

• 1081

• 1092

Which of the following subjects were NOT taught in al Azhar?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Astronomy

• History

Which of the following is a famous scholar who studied at the Madrasah Niẓāmiyyah?

• Ibn Rushd

• Ibn Sina

• Al Ghazali

• Ibn Taymiyyah

What was the main subject taught in the Madrasah Niẓāmiyyah?

• Islamic law (shariʿa)

• Arabic language

• Philosophy

• Mathematics

Where is Madrasah Niẓāmiyyah located in Isfahan?

• In a remote area.

• Next to Jami \’Isfahan Mosque.

• In a rural area.

• nearby Dajlah-Tigris river

What is the significance of mosques in early Islamic educational system?

• They were only used for congregational prayers.

• They were used for various social amenities and learning centers.

• They were used for legal sciences.

• They were used for hosting markets.

What was the primary function of the mosque in the early Islamic era?

• Social activities

• Legal sciences

• Islamic sciences and literary arts

• Literary arts

Which of the following is NOT a role of the Madrasah Nidzamiyyah in Naysabur?

• A hostel for students and staff

• A library for students and staf

• A place for political meetings

• A center for Islamic learning

Who was the ruler described as having modesty, good temper, beneficence, forgiveness, humble and close with the ulama’?

• The Prophet SAW

• Mudarris

• The ruler with strong leadership skills and knowledgeable about Islam

• Muqri

Which of the following is a great Islamic scholar produced by the Madrasah Nidzamiyyah?

• Nizam al Mulk

• Ibn Tumart

• Abu Hamid al Ghazali

• Al-Qamus Al Muhit