Islamic Scholar | MCQs

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Al-Shafi'i (d. 820 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist.

He is known for his work on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly in his book "Al-Risala" (The Treatise).

Al-Shafi'i's contributions to Islamic jurisprudence include:

• Developing the concept of "usul al-fiqh" (principles of jurisprudence)
• Establishing the importance of "ijma" (consensus) and "qiyas" (analogical reasoning) in legal decision-making
• Clarifying the role of "hadith" (Prophetic traditions) in shaping Islamic law

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Imam Tirmizi (824-892 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and collector of hadith (Prophetic traditions).

He compiled a hadith collection known as Jami' al-Tirmizi.

It is considered one of the six most authentic hadith collections in Islam.

Imam Tirmizi's work is ranked fifth in the history of hadith collection, after:

1. Imam Bukhari (810-870 CE)
2. Imam Muslim (817-875 CE)
3. Imam Abu Dawud (817-889 CE)
4. Imam Nasa'i (823-915 CE)

So, Imam Tirmizi's collection is ranked fifth in the order of authenticity and preference.

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