Islamic Concepts and Terminology
What is Waqf known for?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Concepts and Terminology question asks: What is Waqf known for? The correct choice is B. An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law. 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. Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment
Why not A: “Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment” does not fit this question. The answer is An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.
- B. An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law ✓
- C. The remembrance of Allah through recitation of His names and phrases of praise
Why not C: “The remembrance of Allah through recitation of His names and phrases of praise” does not fit this question. The answer is An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.
- D. The reckoning or accounting of a person's deeds on the Day of Judgment
Why not D: “The reckoning or accounting of a person's deeds on the Day of Judgment” does not fit this question. The answer is An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.
Correct answer
B. An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law
Explanation
An endowment of property or wealth made for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law is the value that answers What is Waqf known for option B Option A Intercession particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad PBUH on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment does not fit this question Option C The remembrance of Allah through recitation of His names and phrases of praise does not fit this question Option D The reckoning or accounting of a person's deeds on the Day of Judgment does not fit this question For this Islamic Concepts and Terminology question the accepted answer is An endowment of property or wealth made for.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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