Question

    Which of the foliowing are sources of ‘Muslim Law?"

    A Quran Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jjmaa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kiyas (Qiyas) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Muslim Law, also known as Islamic Law or Shariah, has several sources. These sources are collectively referred to as the "usul al-fiqh," which means the roots of Islamic jurisprudence. The three primary sources of Muslim Law are: Quran - This is the holy book of Islam, considered by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is the most important source of Islamic law and is the primary authority on matters of faith and practice. Sunnah - This refers to the sayings, actions, and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, as recorded in the Hadith literature. The Sunnah provides guidance on a wide range of topics, including prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, marriage, and inheritance. Ijmaa - This refers to the consensus of Islamic scholars on a particular issue. It is based on the principle that the collective wisdom of the Muslim community is more authoritative than the opinions of individual scholars. In addition to these three sources, there are two secondary sources of Muslim Law : Qiyas (Kiyas) - This refers to the process of analogical reasoning, by which legal rulings are derived from existing precedents. Ijtihad - This refers to the process of independent reasoning by which Islamic scholars interpret the primary sources of Muslim Law to derive legal rulings on new issues. Therefore, all of the options mentioned in the given MCQ - Quran, Ijmaa, and Kiyas - are sources of Muslim Law.

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