MCQs on Role of Women in Islam and Their Rights

1. According to Islam, what is the spiritual status of women compared to men?
(A) Superior to men
(B) Inferior to men
(C) Equal to men in spirituality and accountability
(D) Dependent on men for salvation

2. What is the Islamic view on education for women?
(A) Only men should be educated
(B) Education is optional for women
(C) Education is forbidden for women
(D) Education is obligatory for both men and women

3. Which prominent female companion of the Prophet (PBUH) was known for her knowledge and teaching?
(A) Khadijah (RA)
(B) Hafsa (RA)
(C) Fatima (RA)
(D) Aisha (RA)

4. What financial right does Islam give to women?
(A) They can only inherit from their husbands
(B) They have no financial rights
(C) They have the right to own, inherit, and manage property
(D) They must give their income to their guardians

5. In Islam, who is primarily responsible for the dowry (Mahr) in a marriage?
(A) The bride
(B) The groom
(C) The bride’s family
(D) The government

6. What role did Khadijah (RA), the first wife of the Prophet (PBUH), play in early Islam?
(A) She was a warrior
(B) She was a scholar only
(C) She supported and financed the mission of the Prophet (PBUH)
(D) She stayed away from Islamic affairs

7. What is the Islamic ruling on forced marriage?
(A) It is allowed in extreme cases
(B) It is encouraged
(C) It is strictly prohibited
(D) It is recommended by scholars

8. What is one major right Islam gave women long before modern societies?
(A) Right to vote
(B) Right to education
(C) Right to inheritance
(D) Right to divorce

9. Which verse in the Quran explicitly mentions that men and women are equal in terms of deeds and reward?
(A) Surah Al-Fatiha
(B) Surah Al-Ahzab (33:35)
(C) Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183)
(D) Surah Al-Mulk

10. According to Islam, who is responsible for the upbringing and moral training of children?
(A) Only the father
(B) Only the mother
(C) Both parents
(D) The state