Which one of the following is the leading case under the Mohammedan Law on widow's right to retain possession of her husband's property?
A. Mohd. Sadiq v. Fakhr Jahan
B. Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum
C. Mohd. Mumtaz v. Zubaida Jan
D. Mst. Maina Bibi v. Chaudhri Vakil Ahmed
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Minority in the case of Mohammedans for the purposes of wills, gifts & wakfs etc., terminates at the age of
A. 21 years
B. 18 years
C. 15 years
D. 12 years
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A guardian of property in Muslim Law is known as:
A. Jabar
B. Wali
C. Wasi
D. Wami
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In Muslim Law, Divorce by lien is a right available to the
A. Wife only
B. Husband only
C. Both husband and wife
D. Neither husband nor wife
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Which one of the following is not a ground for determining a Meher-e-Misl?
A. Age of a lady
B. Charming beauty
C. Education and intellect
D. Before marriage, lady was a beloved girl friend
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Gifts made during death of illness are governed by the
A. Law of gifts
B. Law of wills
C. Law of gifts and the law of wills combined
D. Law of inheritance
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On the ground of fosterage a Muslim marriages is-
A. Void (Batil)
B. Vaild (Sahih)
C. Irregular (Fasid)
D. Mutta
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Under the Muslim Law, a Wakf may not be created in favour of
A. A school
B. Muslim priest
C. Idol
D. Family members
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A marriage contracted as muta, shall be void
A. If prescribes the period of cohabitation but does not specify the dower
B. If does not prescribe the period of cohabitation but specifies the dower
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Only (B) and not (A)
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Which of the following is not the main source of the Muslim Law?
A. Surma
B. Ijma
C. Justice, Equity and Good Conscience
D. Custom
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Under Section 2 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939, the following grounds of divorce are available to a wife:
(1) Where abouts of the husband have not been known for a period of four years.
(2) Four years imprisonment of the husband.
(3) Husband has treated her with cruelty.
(4) The husband has neglected her or has failed to pay her maintenance for a period of two years.
A. (1), (3) and (4)
B. (2), (4), (3) and (1)
C. (4), (3), (2) and (1)
D. (1), (4), (2) and (3)
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A de facto guardian of the property of the minor
A. Can enter into a family arrangement if it is for the benefit of the minor
B. Can refer to arbitration disputes as to the distribution of immovable properties of minor's father
C. Can sell or mortgage the property if he/she is a co-heir
D. All the above
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In Islamic law 'Faskh' means
A. Restitution of conjugal rights
B. Judicial separation
C. Dissolution or rescission of the contract of marriage by judicial decree the instance of the husband
D. Dissolution or rescission of the contract of marriage by judicial decree at the instance of the wife
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Abu Yusuf, Muhammad and Zufar were the pupils of:
A. Imam Abu Hanifa
B. Imam Shafi'i
C. Imam Malik
D. None of these
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For the validity of a bequest
A. It is necessary that the property bequeathed should be in existence at the time of making the will
B. It is necessary that the property bequeathed should be in existence at the time of the testator's death
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Either (A) or (B)
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'Option of puberty' as a ground for divorce is available to the wife under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939,
A. When the marriage has been consummated
B. when the marriage has not been consummated
C. Irrespective of whether the marriage has been consummated or not
D. Only (A) and not (B)
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The Shariat Act, 1937 came into operation on
A. 7th January, 1937
B. 7th May, 1937
C. 7th August, 1937
D. 7th October, 1937
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In Fatimid law, for a valid & effect gift
A. Declaration is not necessary
B. Acceptance by donee is not necessary
C. Delivery of possession is not necessary
D. None the above is correct
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There are . . . . . . . . Sunni Schools of law:
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Under Muslim Law, son is always a :
A. Sharer
B. Quranic sharer
C. Residuary
D. All of the above
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