Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta'. The correct choice is B. Imam Malik ibn Anas. 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. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Why not A: “Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal” does not fit this question. The answer is Imam Malik ibn Anas.
- B. Imam Malik ibn Anas ✓
- C. Jabir ibn Hayyan
Why not C: “Jabir ibn Hayyan” does not fit this question. The answer is Imam Malik ibn Anas.
- D. Ibn Khallikan
Why not D: “Ibn Khallikan” does not fit this question. The answer is Imam Malik ibn Anas.
Correct answer
B. Imam Malik ibn Anas
Explanation
Imam Malik ibn Anas (option B) is the accepted answer to “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta'.”. Option A (Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal) does not fit this question. Option C (Jabir ibn Hayyan) does not fit this question. Option D (Ibn Khallikan) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Imam Malik ibn Anas.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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