MCQs on Islamic Criminal Law – Hudood, Tazir, and Qisas

1. What does “Hudood” refer to in Islamic criminal law?
(A) Discretionary punishments
(B) Fixed punishments prescribed by the Quran and Sunnah
(C) Civil penalties
(D) International law

2. What is “Tazir” in Islamic law?
(A) Capital punishment
(B) Punishment for murder
(C) Discretionary punishment given by a judge
(D) Punishment for theft only

3. What type of crime does “Qisas” apply to?
(A) Theft and robbery
(B) Moral misconduct
(C) Retaliation in cases of murder and bodily harm
(D) Apostasy

4. Which of the following is a crime punishable under Hudood laws?
(A) Accidental murder
(B) Bribery
(C) Zina (adultery/fornication)
(D) Parking violation

5. What is the literal meaning of “Qisas”?
(A) Forgiveness
(B) Retribution
(C) Charity
(D) Crime

6. In the case of murder, what alternative to Qisas is allowed in Islamic law?
(A) Ta’zir
(B) Diyat (blood money)
(C) Hudood
(D) Imprisonment only

7. Tazir punishments are determined based on:
(A) The accused’s social status
(B) The judge’s discretion within Shariah guidelines
(C) Public voting
(D) International law

8. Which of the following crimes falls under Hudood?
(A) Murder
(B) Theft
(C) Manslaughter
(D) Negligence

9. Hudood punishments are characterized by:
(A) Flexibility in sentencing
(B) Discretion of the ruler
(C) Specific, fixed punishments from divine sources
(D) Community decisions

10. What is required for the implementation of a Hudood punishment for zina (adultery)?
(A) A judge’s approval only
(B) Two male witnesses
(C) Four adult male witnesses or a confession
(D) Police report