Abrogation in Shariah

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What does 'naskh' literally mean?

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Obliteration or destruction.

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What is the definition of 'naskh'?

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The suspension or replacement of one Shariah ruling by another, provided that the latter is of a subsequent origin.

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To what does abrogation apply almost exclusively?

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The Quran and the Sunnah.

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When is the application of 'naskh' confined in terms of time?

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To the lifetime of the Prophet.

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What is an example of abrogation regarding daily prayers?

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Initially fixed at two, later increased to five.

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What is the status of 'muhkamat' texts in relation to abrogation?

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Abrogation is not applicable to 'muhkamat' texts, attributes of Allah, principles of belief, and moral virtue.

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What are the two types of abrogation?

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Explicit (sarih) and implicit (dimmi).

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What characterizes explicit abrogation?

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The abrogating text clearly repeals one ruling and substitutes another.

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Give an example of explicit abrogation in the Quran.

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The change in the direction of the Qiblah from Jerusalem to the Ka’bah.

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What is implicit abrogation?

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The abrogating text does not clarify all relevant facts, and the two rulings cannot be reconciled.