Islamic Concepts and Terminology
Select the correct name for: an endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Concepts and Terminology question asks: Select the correct name for: an endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law. The correct choice is B. Waqf. 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. Ummah
Why not A: “Ummah” does not fit this question. The answer is Waqf.
- B. Waqf ✓
- C. Jahannam
Why not C: “Jahannam” does not fit this question. The answer is Waqf.
- D. Sirat
Why not D: “Sirat” does not fit this question. The answer is Waqf.
Correct answer
B. Waqf
Explanation
Waqf (option B) is the accepted answer to “Select the correct name for: an endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.”. Option A (Ummah) does not fit this question. Option C (Jahannam) does not fit this question. Option D (Sirat) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Concepts and Terminology question, the accepted answer is Waqf.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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