Deen | MCQs

Explanation

The history of Islam concerns the political, social, economic and cultural developments of Islamic civilization. Most historians accept that Islam originated in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century CE.

Explanation

Aurangzeb abolished Deen-e-Illahi, the syncretic religion founded by Akbar, and enforced strict Islamic law (Sharia) in its place.

The Dīn-i-Ilāh has known during its time as Tawḥīd-i-Ilāhī

The name Dīn-i Ilāhī literally translates to "God's Religion", "Religion of God"

Mughal emperor Akbar enforced Din-I-Ilahi in 1582

According to the renowned historian Mubarak Ali, Dīn-i Ilāhī is a name that was not used in Akbar's period.

At the time, it was called Tawhid-i-Ilāhī ("Divine Monotheism"), as it is written by Abu'l-Fazl, a court historian during the reign of Akbar

Type: Syncretic religion

Region: Indian subcontinent Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Mughal Empire.

Explanation

The word "deen" (دين) is mentioned 79 times in the Quran.

It is an Arabic term that encompasses various meanings, including religion, faith, law, judgment, way, and obedience.