Secondary Sources of Shariah (Urf)

What is the words ‘arafa' means?

• To know

• To dismiss

• To ignore

• To watch

Uruf literally means that

• Which is unsure

• Which is known

• Which is ignore

• Which is saw

Technically ‘Urf is defined as a

• Facts or rules of law whose existence or non-existence had been proven in the past should be presumed to have still continued as such for lack of establishing any change.

• Method by which the means that lead to an evil is prohibited

• Common and recurring practices which are acceptable to people of sound nature

• Method by which the means that lead to an evil is prohibited

Conditions of Valid Uruf are as below, except

• Reasonable and acceptable to good natured people.

• Must be present at the time of transaction.

• Not go against the text of Shariah.

• Not relating to Ibadat.

What is the right example of Uruf.

• Offer and acceptance in buying and selling.

• The continuation until the contrary is proven.

• Selling weapons during a civil war or legalizing the sale of weapon or allowing people to openly carry weapon.

• Taxing imported goods.

Below are example of Uruf practice, except

• The settlement of trade transaction based on custom currency.

• Offer and acceptance in buying and selling.

• Tax on Imported goods.

• In rental customs. The shariah does not require the payment of the price until the thing sold has been delivered completely being.

What is the type of Uruf?

(a)  

The custom of bathing flowers to ward off evil and misfortune is allowed in Islam.

• True

• False

Does custom berinai for woman before the wedding day allowed in Islam?

• False

• True

"Melenggang Perut" custom is not allowed in Islam

• True

• False