Islamic Quiz

What is the difference between Qiyas and Ijma in Islamic jurisprudence?

• Qiyas is analogy-based reasoning, while Ijma is consensus among scholars

• Qiyas is based on Quranic verses, while Ijma is based on Hadith

• Qiyas applies only to worship, while Ijma applies to ethical matters

• Qiyas is a type of Hadith, while Ijma is a legal ruling

What does the term Darura refer to?

• An obligatory act of worship

• A necessity that allows for exceptions to established rules

• A type of charitable giving

• A communal consensus

What is the primary objective of Maslaha in Islamic law?

• To enforce traditional practices

• To promote the public interest and welfare

• To limit personal freedoms

• To uphold strict interpretations of texts

Which historical figure is credited with the establishment of the Madhhab known for its strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith, particularly in matters of jurisprudence?

• Imam Abu Hanifa

• Imam Malik

• Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

• Imam Al-Shafi’i

What does the term Zahir and Batin represent?

• External and internal interpretations of the Quran

• The physical and spiritual realms

• Sunni and Shia perspectives

• Righteousness and sin

Which scholar is known for developing the concept of Ijtihad in the context of modern Islamic law?

• Al-Ghazali

• Ibn Hanbal

• Muhammad Abduh

• Al-Mawardi

What is the significance of Ilm al-Kalam in Islamic philosophy?

• It is the study of jurisprudence

• It focuses on theology and the rational discourse of faith

• It deals with Quranic exegesis

• It emphasizes the role of Sufism

What is the term used for the collective legal opinions and interpretations by qualified Islamic scholars?

• Fatwa

• Qiyas

• Ijma

• Shura

In Islamic jurisprudence, what is the term “Istihsan” primarily used to refer to?

• A ruling based on consensus

• A preference for analogy over explicit texts

• Equity or juristic preference

• The literal interpretation of legal texts

Which philosophical concept emphasizes the balance between free will and divine predestination?

• Tawheed

• Qadar

• Taqwa

• Nubuwwah