Islamic Studies Quiz

In the context of Islamic studies in the UAE, what is the role of 'Aql' (intellect)?

• Intellect (✔)

• Revelation

• Worship

• Faith

How does Aql (intellect) complement Naql (revelation) in Islamic decision-making, as taught in UAE schools?

• It replaces Naql

• It challenges religious principles

• It helps interpret Naql in modern contexts (✔)

• It is irrelevant

Which Qur'anic verse, emphasized in UAE Islamic curriculum, stresses the importance of wisdom in decision-making?

• Surah Al-Ikhlas

• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:269) (✔)

• Surah Al-Fatiha

• Surah Al-Kahf

What does Surah Al-Baqarah (2:269) teach about Allah granting wisdom?

• Wisdom is granted to everyone

• Wisdom is not important in Islam

• Allah grants wisdom to whom He wills (✔)

• Wisdom is unrelated to intellect

Why is it essential to use Qur'an or Hadith evidence when discussing intellect (Aql) in the UAE Islamic curriculum?

• To support decisions with authentic Islamic sources (✔)

• To avoid arguments

• To make the subject more difficult

• To challenge religious texts

How does the Hadith, "There is no intelligence like planning for the future," align with the UAE's vision of future development?

• It discourages planning

• It encourages strategic foresight and development (✔)

• It emphasizes living only in the present

• It avoids focusing on the future

What role does Aql (intellect) play in understanding Qur'anic texts according to the UAE Islamic studies curriculum?

• It replaces the texts

• It helps Muslims apply the texts in contemporary life (✔)

• It makes the texts less relevant

• It challenges the divine nature of the texts

Why is it important to maintain a balance between faith and intellect (Aql), as highlighted in the UAE curriculum?

• To prevent contradictions between reason and belief (✔)

• To prioritize faith over intellect

• To use intellect without faith

• To avoid religious thinking

Which Surah, emphasized in UAE Islamic studies, encourages reflection on the creation of the universe?

• Surah Al-Ankabut (29:20) (✔)

• Surah Al-Mulk

• Surah Al-Fil

• Surah Al-Nas

What is the role of scholars like Ibn Sina (Avicenna) in integrating Aql and Naql, as taught in UAE schools?

• They rejected Naql

• They combined reason and revelation to advance knowledge (✔)

• They only focused on logic

• They avoided Qur'anic teachings