Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.”
The accepted answer is C. Makruh. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.” is answered by Makruh (option C). Option A (“Riba”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Makruh. Option B (“Adab”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Makruh. Remaining alternatives (Sabr) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Makruh is identified. Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Riba
Why not A: “Riba” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Makruh. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.” is answered by Makruh (option C). Op
- B. Adab
Why not B: “Adab” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Makruh. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.” is answered by Makruh (option C). Op
- C. Makruh ✓
- D. Sabr
Why not D: “Sabr” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Makruh. “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.” is answered by Makruh (option C). Op
Correct answer
C. Makruh
Explanation
“The following describes a specific term. What is it called? an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.” is answered by Makruh (option C). Option A (“Riba”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Makruh. Option B (“Adab”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Makruh. Remaining alternatives (Sabr) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Makruh is identified. Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
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