Islamic adoptional jurisprudence

Islamic adoptional jurisprudence - Quiz

1. What is the Islamic term for the practice of taking care of a child without adopting them in the Western sense?

A) talaq
B) nikah
C) hijab
D) kafāla

2. According to Islamic jurisprudence, what is the status of a child adopted in the Western sense?

A) The child does not become a true child of the adoptive parents.
B) The child is named after the adoptive parents.
C) The child is considered an orphan.
D) The child becomes a true child of the adoptive parents.

3. What did Prophet Muhammad do to clarify the status of adopted children?

A) He adopted a child and named him after himself.
B) He prohibited the adoption of children.
C) He married Zaid's ex-wife after Zaid divorced her.
D) He allowed children to be named after adoptive parents.

4. What is the significance of the hadith involving Aisha and Abu-Hudhayfah ibn Utbah's adoptive son Salim?

A) It illustrates that adoptive children are not considered biological children of their adoptive parents.
B) It indicates that adoption is forbidden in Islam.
C) It shows that adoptive children can be named after adoptive parents.
D) It suggests that adoptive parents can marry their adopted children's ex-wives.

5. What is the Pre-Islamic custom regarding adopted sons?

A) They were not allowed to marry.
B) They were considered orphans.
C) They were called by the name of the adopted father.
D) They were called by the name of the biological father.

6. What does the Quranic verse 33:5 instruct regarding adopted sons?

A) Call them by the names of their mothers.
B) Call them by the names of their biological fathers.
C) Call them by the names of their adoptive fathers.
D) Call them by any name they choose.

7. What is the stance of the majority of Ulama on the study by the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality regarding adoption?

A) It is considered heretical.
B) It is widely accepted.
C) There is no Ijma (consensus) on it.
D) It is universally rejected.

8. What does Faisal Kutty argue regarding adoption in Islam?

A) Only closed adoption is acceptable.
B) Adoption should only be practiced in non-Muslim countries.
C) There is sufficient basis to argue for qualified support of adoptions.
D) Adoption is completely forbidden in Islam.

9. What is a significant obstacle to the acceptance of adoption among many Muslims, according to Faisal Kutty?

A) The belief that adoption is forbidden in Islam.
B) The belief that adoption is only for orphans.
C) The belief that adoption is only for foundlings.
D) The belief that closed adoption is the only acceptable form of permanent childcare.

10. What is a religious obligation for Muslims concerning orphans and foundlings?

A) Naming orphans and foundlings after themselves.
B) Ignoring orphans and foundlings.
C) Taking care of orphans and foundlings.
D) Adopting orphans and foundlings.

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