Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Ibn Hisham is best defined as which of the following?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Ibn Hisham is best defined as which of the following? The correct choice is B. An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq. 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. A physician often regarded as a father of modern surgery, known for his comprehensive medical encyclopedia 'Al-Tasrif'
Why not A: “A physician often regarded as a father of modern surgery, known for his comprehensive medical encyclopedia 'Al-Tasrif'” does not fit this question. The answer is An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq.
- B. An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq ✓
- C. A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius
Why not C: “A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius” does not fit this question. The answer is An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq.
- D. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Why not D: “A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections” does not fit this question. The answer is An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq.
Correct answer
B. An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq
Explanation
An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography Sirah of Prophet Muhammad PBUH originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq option B is the accepted answer to Ibn Hisham is best defined as which of the following Option A A physician often regarded as a father of modern surgery known for his comprehensive medical encyclopedia 'Al-Tasrif' does not fit this question Option C A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy mathematics and geography including an early estimate of the Earth's radius does not fit this question Option D A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i' one of the six major Sunni hadith collections does.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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