Sharia Law and Its Sources: A Comprehensive Guide for Further Education

Question 1

Which of the following is considered the foundational source of Islamic law?

Accepted Answer

The Quran

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The Sunnah

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Ijma

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Qiyas

Question 2

What term refers to the consensus of scholars in interpreting Islamic law?

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Ijma

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Fatawa

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Hadith

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Tawhid

Question 3

Which principle guides the application of Qiyas in deriving rulings?

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Cause-and-effect analogy

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Precedent-based reasoning

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Balancing of interests

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Consideration of public welfare

Question 4

What is the primary responsibility of a mufti?

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Issuing legal opinions based on Islamic principles

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Enforcing Islamic law in courts

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Interpreting religious texts

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Appointing judges

Question 5

What is the distinction between 'Sharia' and 'Fiqh'?

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Sharia refers to divine principles, while Fiqh is their human interpretation

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Fiqh refers to divine principles, while Sharia is their human interpretation

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They are synonymous terms

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Fiqh is limited to personal law, while Sharia encompasses all aspects of life

Question 6

How does Islamic law adapt to changing societal circumstances?

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Through the processes of ijtihad and taklid

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By amending the Quran and Sunnah

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It remains unchanged and inflexible

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It adapts only to technological advancements

Question 7

Which of these is NOT considered a primary source of Islamic law (Sharia)?

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Local Customs and Traditions

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The Quran

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The Sunnah (Prophet Muhammad's teachings and practices)

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The Ijma (scholarly consensus)

Question 8

What is the term for jurists who interpret and apply Islamic law?

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Mujtahid

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Sheikh

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Qadi

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Imam

Question 9

What is the concept of ijma in relation to Sharia law?

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The consensus of the Muslim community on a legal matter.

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The process of analogical reasoning.

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The literal interpretation of the Qur'an.

Question 10

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Sharia law?

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To promote justice and equity.

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To promote economic growth.

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To establish a theocracy.

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To punish non-Muslims.

Question 11

What is the term for the discretionary punishment imposed by a judge under Sharia law?

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Ta'zir

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Diya

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Qisas

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Hudud

Question 12

What is the concept of istislah in relation to Sharia law?

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Consideration of the public interest when interpreting the law.

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Analogy

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Custom

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Consensus

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a source of Sharia law?

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The opinions of individual jurists

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The Quran

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The Sunnah

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The Ijma

Question 14

What is the term used to describe the consensus of the Muslim community on a legal issue?

Accepted Answer

Ijma

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Ijtihad

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Qiyas

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Sunnah

Question 15

What is the primary function of a mufti in Islamic law?

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To provide legal opinions and interpretations of Sharia

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To lead religious services

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To enforce legal rulings

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To interpret the Quran exclusively

Question 16

How does Sharia law differ from fiqh?

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Sharia law is the divine law, while fiqh is the human interpretation and application of it.

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Fiqh is the divine law, while Sharia law is the human interpretation of it.

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Sharia law and fiqh are synonymous terms.

Question 17

How does Sharia law potentially impact the rights of women?

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It can restrict women's rights in certain areas, such as marriage and inheritance.

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It has no impact on women's rights.

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It promotes gender equality and protects women's rights in all aspects.

Question 18

Which of the following is a modern trend in the interpretation of Sharia law?

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Ijtihad, the process of reinterpreting Islamic law to address contemporary issues.

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The abolition of Sharia law in favor of secular law

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A strict adherence to traditional interpretations

Question 19

What are the potential implications of implementing Sharia law in non-Muslim societies?

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It can raise concerns about religious freedom and the rights of minorities.

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It has no impact on non-Muslim societies.

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It is always welcomed and embraced by non-Muslim communities.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source of Sharia law?

Accepted Answer

Ijma (Consensus of Scholars)

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Quran (Holy Book)

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Sunnah (Prophet's Teachings)

Question 21

What is the term for a legal analogy used in Sharia law to derive rulings?

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Qiyas (Analogy)

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Maslaha (Public Interest)

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Ijtihad (Independent Reasoning)

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Urfi (Customary Practice)

Question 22

Which calendar is used in Islam to determine the timing of religious observances?

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Lunar calendar

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Julian calendar

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Solar calendar

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Gregorian calendar

Question 23

Which of the following is a fundamental pillar of Sharia law that focuses on personal worship and rituals?

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Ibadah (Worship)

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Siyasa (Governance)

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Muamalat (Transactions)

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Uqubat (Punishments)

Question 24

What is the term for the process of interpreting and applying Islamic legal principles to specific cases?

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Ijtihad (Independent Reasoning)

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Maslaha (Public Interest)

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Qiyas (Analogy)

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Urfi (Customary Practice)

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hanafi school of thought in Islamic jurisprudence?

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Emphasis on individual reasoning and interpretation

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Strict adherence to traditional interpretations

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Literal interpretation of sacred texts

Question 26

What does the term 'taqlid' mean in the context of Sharia law?

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Following the rulings of a specific school of thought

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Personal interpretation of religious texts

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Judicial review

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Analogical reasoning