Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
What is Imam al-Shafi'i known for?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: What is Imam al-Shafi'i known for? The correct choice is B. The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory. 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 hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Why not A: “A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections” does not fit this question. The answer is The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory.
- B. The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory ✓
- C. An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq
Why not C: “An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq” does not fit this question. The answer is The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory.
- D. A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily
Why not D: “A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily” does not fit this question. The answer is The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory.
Correct answer
B. The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory
Explanation
The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory is the value that answers What is Imam al-Shafi'i known for option B Option A A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah' one of the six major Sunni hadith collections does not fit this question Option C An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography Sirah of Prophet Muhammad PBUH originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq does not fit this question Option D A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily does not fit this question.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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