Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
A prolific Islamic scholar and theologian known for his extensive writings on theology and jurisprudence. What is this called?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: A prolific Islamic scholar and theologian known for his extensive writings on theology and jurisprudence. What is this called? The correct choice is B. Ibn Taymiyyah. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Omar Khayyam
Why not A: “Omar Khayyam” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Taymiyyah.
- B. Ibn Taymiyyah ✓
- C. Al-Razi
Why not C: “Al-Razi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Taymiyyah.
- D. Jabir ibn Hayyan
Why not D: “Jabir ibn Hayyan” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Taymiyyah.
Correct answer
B. Ibn Taymiyyah
Explanation
Ibn Taymiyyah (option B) is the accepted answer to “A prolific Islamic scholar and theologian known for his extensive writings on theology and jurisprudence. What is this called”. Option A (Omar Khayyam) does not fit this question. Option C (Al-Razi) does not fit this question. Option D (Jabir ibn Hayyan) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Ibn Taymiyyah.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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