Legal Maxims MCQs

What is the presumption regarding contracts in Islamic law?

• They are void unless proven otherwise

• They are impermissible until ratified

• They are presumed valid and permissible

• They are only valid if notarized

In Islamic contract law, what is the fundamental requirement?

• Documentation

• Justice

• Government approval

• Payment in advance

According to Islamic principles, the validity of contracts is primarily based on:

• The public interest

• The presence of witnesses

• Mutual consent

• The contract format

"The effective terms and conditions are what the parties agreed" refers to:

• Statutory obligations

• Implied conditions only

• Express and implied mutual consent

• Presumption of guilt

What role does intention play in interpreting contracts in Islamic law?

• No role, only words matter

• Lesser than words

• Equal to words

• Greater than words and forms

What maxim allows a prohibited act in case of dire need?

• الضرورات تبيح المحظورات

• الغنم بالغرم

• الخراج بالضمان

• الأصل في العقود البطلان

"الخراج بالضمان" implies that:

• All benefits are prohibited

• Liability does not lead to gain

• Benefit is tied to liability

• Only gain is shared

The principle "الغنم بالغرم" means:

• Gain without risk is allowed

• Only the investor gains

• Liabilities accompany gain

• Charity must be involved

When a payment is delayed as agreed, this deferment is considered:

• Invalid

• Interest

• Part of the price

• Riba

The maxim "الأصل في العقود والشروط الجواز والصحة" indicates that:

• All contracts are invalid unless written

• Conditions must be reviewed by a judge

• Contracts and conditions are presumed valid and permissible

• Only verbal contracts are allowed