Islamic Concepts and Terminology
Which of the following correctly describes Shafa'ah?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Concepts and Terminology question asks: Which of the following correctly describes Shafa'ah? The correct choice is B. Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment. 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. The Islamic concept of the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah
Why not A: “The Islamic concept of the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah” does not fit this question. The answer is Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment.
- B. Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment ✓
- C. Angels, believed in Islam to be created from light and to carry out Allah's commands
Why not C: “Angels, believed in Islam to be created from light and to carry out Allah's commands” does not fit this question. The answer is Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment.
- D. The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before she may remarry
Why not D: “The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before she may remarry” does not fit this question. The answer is Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment.
Correct answer
B. Intercession, particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment
Explanation
Intercession particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad PBUH on behalf of believers on the Day of Judgment is the term that matches Which of the following correctly describes Shafa'ah option B Option A The Islamic concept of the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah does not fit this question Option C Angels believed in Islam to be created from light and to carry out Allah's commands does not fit this question Option D The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before she may remarry does not fit this question For this Islamic Concepts and Terminology question the accepted answer is Intercession particularly the intercession of Prophet Muhammad.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Concepts and Terminology
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