Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a biographer best known for 'Wafayat al-A'yan', a major biographical dictionary of notable Islamic figures.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a biographer best known for 'Wafayat al-A'yan', a major biographical dictionary of notable Islamic figures. The correct choice is D. Ibn Khallikan. 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-Biruni
Why not A: “Al-Biruni” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Khallikan.
- B. Al-Kindi
Why not B: “Al-Kindi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Khallikan.
- C. Ibn Hisham
Why not C: “Ibn Hisham” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Khallikan.
- D. Ibn Khallikan ✓
Correct answer
D. Ibn Khallikan
Explanation
Ibn Khallikan (option D) is the accepted answer to “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a biographer best known for 'Wafayat al-A'yan', a major biographical dictionary of notable Islamic figures.”. Option A (Al-Biruni) does not fit this question. Option B (Al-Kindi) does not fit this question. Option C (Ibn Hisham) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Ibn Khallikan.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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