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Islamic law
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  • 1. Islamic law, also known as Sharia, is the religious law governing the moral, social, and legal aspects of Muslim life. It is derived from the Quran, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Hadith), and interpretations by Islamic scholars. Sharia covers a wide range of topics, including ritual worship, family life, ethics, finance, and criminal law. It aims to promote justice, social welfare, and the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. Islamic law is followed by millions of Muslims around the world and plays a central role in shaping their personal and communal lives.

    Which term refers to Islamic jurisprudence?
A) Fiqh
B) Riba
C) Hadith
D) Halal
  • 2. What is the Islamic principle of legal reasoning by analogy?
A) Taqiyya
B) Sunna
C) Ijma
D) Qiyas
  • 3. In Islamic law, what is the principle of consensus of scholars?
A) Fitna
B) Ijma
C) Haram
D) Tawhid
  • 4. What is the term for forbidden under Islamic law?
A) Zakat
B) Halal
C) Haram
D) Sharia
  • 5. Which Islamic legal term refers to lawful or permitted?
A) Halal
B) Taqwa
C) Fitna
D) Riba
  • 6. What is the charity tax obligatory on Muslims under Islamic law?
A) Zakat
B) Jizya
C) Sadaqah
D) Khums
  • 7. Which Islamic legal term refers to interest or usury?
A) Riba
B) Shirk
C) Hijab
D) Tawhid
  • 8. What is the term for the declaration of faith in Islam?
A) Shahada
B) Siyam
C) Salat
D) Zakat
  • 9. What is the Islamic term for the five daily prayers?
A) Hajj
B) Tawaf
C) Shahada
D) Salat
  • 10. In Islamic law, what is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
A) Hajj
B) Umrah
C) Talbiyah
D) Tawaf
  • 11. What is the concept of monotheism in Islam called?
A) Fatawa
B) Ibadah
C) Tawhid
D) Shari'a
  • 12. Which term refers to the Islamic pilgrimage outside of the designated Hajj period?
A) Wudu
B) Mahr
C) Umrah
D) Mubah
  • 13. What is the endowment or charitable trust in Islam called?
A) Jumu'ah
B) Qiyamah
C) Fidyah
D) Waqf
  • 14. Which term refers to the community of Muslims worldwide?
A) Ummah
B) Madhhab
C) Taqiyya
D) Shirk
  • 15. Which term in Islamic law refers to consultation and mutual decision making?
A) Jahannam
B) Shura
C) Istikhara
D) Hudud
  • 16. What is the term for the dowry given by the husband to the wife in Islam?
A) Mahr
B) Ghusl
C) Mut'ah
D) Qiblah
  • 17. In Islamic law, what are the prescribed punishments for moral and religious offenses called?
A) Talaq
B) Hudud
C) Rukhsati
D) Fatawa
  • 18. What is the term for the Islamic ritual washing before prayer?
A) Janazah
B) Sajdah
C) Dua
D) Wudu
  • 19. What is the term for the pilgrimage around the Kaaba in Mecca?
A) Tawaf
B) Istikhara
C) Jamarat
D) Makruh
  • 20. Which of the following is considered the primary source of Islamic law?
A) Quran
B) Hadith
C) Qiyas
D) Ijma
  • 21. What is the meaning of the term 'Sharia' in Islam?
A) Divine law
B) Human law
C) Customary law
D) International law
  • 22. What is the term for official legal opinion in Islam given by a qualified jurist?
A) Fatwa
B) Ijma
C) Quran
D) Hadith
  • 23. Which school of Islamic jurisprudence is known for its emphasis on reason and analogy?
A) Hanafi
B) Hanbali
C) Maliki
D) Shafi'i
  • 24. In which country is Islamic law the basis of the legal system?
A) Indonesia
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Turkey
D) Iran
  • 25. What is the religious obligation to fast during the month of Ramadan called?
A) Sawm
B) Zakat
C) Salah
D) Hajj
  • 26. Which Islamic legal principle refers to the practice of following the Prophet's customs and traditions?
A) Tafsir
B) Istihsan
C) Ijma
D) Sunnah
  • 27. What is the term for independent reasoning in Islamic law?
A) Fatwa
B) Ijma
C) Ijtihad
D) Tafsir
  • 28. What is the term for the practice of seeking a legal ruling from a qualified jurist?
A) Istifta
B) Ijma
C) Fatwa
D) Qiyas
  • 29. What is the term for the process of interpreting the Quran?
A) Fatwa
B) Qiyas
C) Tafsir
D) Ijtihad
  • 30. Which school of Islamic jurisprudence is predominant in Saudi Arabia?
A) Hanbali
B) Hanafi
C) Maliki
D) Shafi'i
  • 31. What is the act of ritual prayer in Islam called?
A) Hajj
B) Sawm
C) Salah
D) Zakat
  • 32. What is the Islamic month of fasting called?
A) Muharram
B) Shawwal
C) Dhu al-Hijjah
D) Ramadan
  • 33. Who is known as the founder of the Hanafi school of law?
A) Ibn Taymiyyah
B) Al-Shafi'i
C) Abu Hanifa
D) Malik ibn Anas
  • 34. Which sect of Islam is known for its emphasis on mystical practices?
A) Ibadi
B) Shia
C) Sunni
D) Sufism
  • 35. Which famous medieval Islamic scholar wrote the book 'Al-Muwatta'?
A) Malik ibn Anas
B) Al-Ghazali
C) Al-Shafi'i
D) Ibn Taymiyyah
  • 36. Which city is considered the spiritual center of Islam?
A) Medina
B) Mecca
C) Cairo
D) Jerusalem
  • 37. The legal code derived from the Quran and Hadith is known as what?
A) Fiqh
B) Sharia
C) Tawhid
D) Sunnah
  • 38. Who is considered the first caliph after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?
A) Ali
B) Abu Bakr
C) Uthman
D) Umar
  • 39. Who is considered the final prophet in Islam?
A) Moses
B) Jesus
C) Abraham
D) Muhammad
  • 40. What is the principle of Islamic law that means ensuring public interest?
A) Taqiyya
B) Jizya
C) Maslaha
D) Hudud
  • 41. Which branch of Islamic law deals with personal rituals and worship in Islam?
A) Jihad
B) Ibadah
C) Qisas
D) Talaq
  • 42. Which of the following is a marital contract in Islamic law specifying rights and obligations of a husband and wife?
A) Nikah
B) Mut'ah
C) Khul'
D) Talaq
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