Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Identify the correct term described as: an early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Identify the correct term described as: an early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq. The correct choice is D. Ibn Hisham. 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. Al-Idrisi
Why not A: “Al-Idrisi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Hisham.
- B. Al-Farabi
Why not B: “Al-Farabi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Hisham.
- C. Al-Khwarizmi
Why not C: “Al-Khwarizmi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Hisham.
- D. Ibn Hisham ✓
Correct answer
D. Ibn Hisham
Explanation
Ibn Hisham (option D) is the accepted answer to “Identify the correct term described as: an early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq.”. Option A (Al-Idrisi) does not fit this question. Option B (Al-Farabi) does not fit this question. Option C (Al-Khwarizmi) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Ibn Hisham.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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