Sources of Islamic Law MCQs with Answers

What is the distinguishing feature of Islamic law that sets it apart from other legal systems?

• A.Legislation
• B.Punishments
• C.Courts
• D.Principles

In Islamic terms, what does the term 'Ibtida' refer to?

• A.The beginning of a command
• B.The repetition of an action
• C.The completion of a task
• D.The nullification of a ruling

Past Paper MCQ

How many causes of inheritance are recognized in Islamic law?

• A.Two
• B.Three
• C.Four
• D.Five

What is considered the first and most important source of Islamic law?

• A.Quran
• B.Sunnah
• C.Ijma
• D.Qiyas

What is considered the primary source of Shariah in Islam?

• A.Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning)
• B.Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH)
• C.Ijma (Consensus of Scholars)
• D.The Holy Quran

Which term refers to the specific Nas (text) mentioned in the Quranic verse addressing the emigrants who were expelled from their homes?

• A.Ibarat al-Nas
• B.Isharat al-Nas
• C.Dalalat al-Nas
• D.Mafhum al-Nas

Which is considered the fifth source of Islamic Law?

• A.Ijtehad
• B.Istihsan
• C.Maslahah Mursalah
• D.Urf

Who is credited with the development of the doctrine of Qiyas in Islamic jurisprudence?

• A.Imam Malik
• B.Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
• C.Imam Shafi'i
• D.Imam Abu Hanifa

What is Ijma considered as one of the sources of in Islamic jurisprudence?

• A.Law
• B.Theology
• C.History
• D.Philosophy

Which source of Islamic law involves reasoning by analogy to apply established rules to new situations?

• A.Ijma
• B.Ijtihad
• C.Qiyas
• D.Istihsan