Islamiat MCQ #745

The doctrine of "al-amr bi-l-ma'ruf wa-n-nahy an-al-munkar" is a central tenet for which early Islamic sect?

Islamiat MCQ #745

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The doctrine of "al-amr bi-l-ma'ruf wa-n-nahy an-al-munkar" is a central tenet for which early Islamic sect?

    • A) Murji'ah
    • B) Qadariyyah
    • C) Jabariyyah
    • D) Kharijites

    Answer: Kharijites

    Explanation: The Kharijites (Khawarij) placed extreme emphasis on the doctrine of "commanding right and forbidding wrong" (al-amr bi-l-ma'ruf wa-n-nahy an al-munkar), using it to justify rebellion against and even takfir of Muslim rulers they deemed sinful.