Quiz on al-Wakalah and al-Kafalah

Below are the literal definition of al-Wakalah EXCEPT

• Preservation

• Delegation

• Protection

• Guarantee

What is the difference between al-Shafi’iyyah (الشافعية) and al-Hanafiyyah (الحنفية) in determining the technical meaning of al-Wakalah (الوكالة)?

• al-Shafi’iyyah (الشافعية) stipulated that the delegating party must be living

• al-Hanafiyyah (الحنفية) stipulated that the delegating party must be living

• to distinguish the agency contract from al-wasiyyah (الوصية)

• to distinguish the agency contract from al-kafalah (الكفالة)

Which of the following is a primary Shariah ruling of al-Wakalah?

• Makruh (مكروه)

• Haram (حرام)

• Wajib (واجب)

• Mubah (مباح)

According to the al-Quran, what should be done if there is fear of dissension between two parties?

• Seek advice from a non-Muslim

• Send an arbitrator from each party

• Ignore the issue and let it resolve itself

• Call for a public meeting

Why has the Muslim nation established a consensus on the permissibility of agency contracts?

• To encourage individuals to rely on themselves for all their affairs

• Because agency contracts are a means of cooperation in doing good, as people possess different skills

• To limit the use of agents to legal matters only

• Because individuals are forbidden from commissioning others to act on their behalf

What is the ruling on a wakalah contract involving a fee?

• It is always impermissible

• It is only valid if the fee is paid in advance

• It is permissible if agreed upon by both parties

• It is only permissible if the agent is a family member

What happens to the assets entrusted to the agent upon dissolution of the wakalah contract?

• They are sold to cover fees

• They are kept by the agent

• They are returned to the principal

• They are donated to charity

Which type of wakalah contract allows the principal to appoint an agent without specific restrictions?

• Wakalah Bil Istithmar

• Wakalah Bi al-Ujrah

• Wakalah Mutlaqah

• Wakalah Muqayyadah

In the context of al-Wakalah, what is the term for the agent?

• Muwakkil

• Al-Ijab

• Wakil

• Al-Qabul

In which of the following situations is a wakalah contract considered binding?

• When the principal is not satisfied with the agent's performance

• If the contract involves third-party rights or a fee for the agent

• If the agent has not yet started the authorized work

• When either party wishes to terminate the contract at any time