Ibn-Khaldun retired as a:

Ibn-Khaldun retired as a:

Options:

(a) Teacher at Al-Azhar

(b) Professor of Law

(c) Judge

(d) Record Keeper

✅ Correct Option: (c) Judge

Explanation:

Ibn Khaldun retired as a Judge (Qazi) in Cairo. Throughout his career, he served multiple times as Chief Judge (Qazi-ul-Qazat) of the Maliki school. His judicial career reflects his deep knowledge of Islamic law and administration. Although he taught at Al-Azhar and other institutions, his final professional role was that of a judge. His judgments were known for fairness, though he often faced opposition from political elites. His judicial experiences further shaped his views on governance and justice. PPSC includes this question to assess understanding of Ibn Khaldun’s practical administrative life alongside his intellectual achievements.

10 Related PPSC Facts:

Served as Maliki judge Worked under Mamluk rulers Known for integrity Faced political resistance Combined theory and practice Judicial experience shaped his thought Served multiple terms Retired in Cairo Advocated justice and order Scholar-administrator