Shariah | MCQs

Explanation

There are four sources of law:

1. the Qur'an,
2. the Sunnah (as distilled from the hadiths),
3. qiyas (the concept of analogical reasoning) 
4. ijmāʿ (“consensus”)

Explanation

Al-Shafi'i (d. 820 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who developed the theory of "The Four Sources of Shariah" (الشرعية الأربعة):

1. Quran (القرآن)
2. Hadith (الحديث)
3. Ijma (الإجماع) - Consensus of the Muslim community
4. Qiyas (القياس) - Analogical reasoning

Explanation

 Sharia literally means "the clear, well-trodden path to water".

Sharia acts as a code for living that all Muslims should adhere to, including prayers, fasting and donations to the poor.

Explanation

In Islamic jurisprudence, the primary source of Shariah Law is the Quran.

It is considered the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The Quran is the foundation of Islamic law.

It is considered the ultimate authority in all matters of faith and practice.