WorksheetsQuiz on al-Wakalah and al-Kafalah
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
In a real-life situation, which of the following scenarios represents a restricted wakalah contract (Wakalah Muqayyadah)?
A company appoints an agent to manage its business affairs without any limitations
A person hires an agent to sell their property but specifies that it must be sold within a certain time frame and at a minimum price
A principal gives an agent full authority to act on their behalf with no specific conditions
A principal hires an agent to handle a particular task without providing further instructions or restrictions
What does the term "Al-Kafalah" (الكفالة) literally mean?
Liability
Guarantee
Investment
Charity
Which party is referred to as the "kafil" in Al-Kafalah?
(a)
Which of the following statements about the relationship in Al-Kafalah is true?
The makful ‘anhu is the guaranteed party
The makful lahu is the guarantor
The kafil does not assume any liability
The kafil is the beneficiary of the contract
Which of the following is a characteristic of Kafalah bi al-mal?
It guarantees the delivery of goods
It guarantees to settle debts for others
It involves personal guarantees only
It is a type of investment contract
According to the Kafalah policy document issued by BNM, what right does the guarantor have regarding recourse against the guaranteed party?
The right is limited to voluntary guarantees only
The right of recourse arises only if the kafalah is paid with a fee
The guarantor has the right of recourse even for voluntary kafalah
The right of recourse is only available after a court order
According to the Kafalah policy document issued by BNM, If the guaranteed party fails to pay the amount claimed by the guarantor, what may they be subjected to?
Immediate foreclosure of assets
Legal action without any penalties
Late payment charges as determined by relevant authorities
A complete waiver of the debt obligation
What happens if the creditor gives the debt as a gift to the guarantor?
The guarantor must repay the debt with interest
The guarantor is absolved of responsibility
The guarantor may still seek compensation from the principal
The gift nullifies the guarantor's rights
If the creditor dies and the debt is inherited by the principal debtor, what is the outcome?
The principal debtor must repay the debt in full
The principal debtor is absolved of the debt, and the guarantor is also absolved
The guarantor must continue to seek compensation from the estate
The debt is transferred to the guarantor
Which mazhab ruled that the guarantor may seek compensation from the principal
debtor for what he guaranteed, not for what he actually paid.
Shafi'i
Maliki
Hanafi
Hanbali
