Sources of Islamic law (Islamic Study) MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 20 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. : Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source of Islamic law? (A) Quran (B) Sunnah (C) Ijma (D) Qiyas 2. : What is the primary source of Islamic law? (A) Hadith (B) Sunnah (C) Quran (D) Ijma 3. : Which term refers to the practice of the Prophet Muhammad as recorded in Hadith? (A) Quran (B) Sunnah (C) Ijma (D) Qiyas 4. : What term is used to describe the consensus of scholars on a legal issue? (A) Quran (B) Sunnah (C) Ijma (D) Qiyas 5. : Which of the following is NOT a secondary source of Islamic law? (A) Ijma (B) Qiyas (C) Istihsan (D) Hadith 6. : What term is used for analogical reasoning in Islamic law? (A) Ijma (B) Qiyas (C) Istihsan (D) Maslaha 7. : Which source of Islamic law involves the jurist’s personal opinion or discretion? (A) Ijma (B) Qiyas (C) Istihsan (D) Maslaha 8. : What principle allows for the consideration of public interest or welfare in legal rulings? (A) Ijma (B) Qiyas (C) Istihsan (D) Maslaha 9. : What term is used for the interpretation and understanding of Islamic law by qualified scholars? (A) Fiqh (B) Shariah (C) Ijtihad (D) Taqlid 10. : Which of the following is NOT considered a source of Islamic law according to Sunni tradition? (A) Quran (B) Sunnah (C) Hadith (D) Ijma 11. : In Islamic law, what does the term “Quran” refer to? (A) The sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (B) The collection of Hadith (C) The holy book revealed to Prophet Muhammad (D) The consensus of scholars 12. : Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Quran? (A) It is considered the literal word of God (B) It is organized into chapters (Surahs) (C) It was compiled after the death of Prophet Muhammad (D) It serves as the primary source of Islamic law 13. : What is the significance of the Sunnah in Islamic law? (A) It provides commentary on the Quran (B) It is the sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (C) It is the consensus of scholars (D) It is the analogical reasoning applied by jurists 14. : Which term refers to the scholarly consensus on a particular legal issue in Islamic law? (A) Quran (B) Sunnah (C) Ijma (D) Qiyas 15. : What does the principle of Qiyas involve? (A) Interpretation of Quranic verses (B) Analogy and reasoning based on existing legal precedents (C) Consensus of scholars (D) Scholarly discretion 16. : Istihsan is a concept in Islamic law that refers to: (A) Consensus of scholars (B) Legal analogy (C) Discretionary preference by a jurist to avoid hardship (D) Public interest or welfare 17. : What does the term “Maslaha” signify in Islamic law? (A) The interpretation of Quranic verses (B) Legal analogy (C) Public interest or welfare (D) Scholarly consensus 18. : What is the process of Ijtihad in Islamic law? (A) Scholarly interpretation and legal reasoning (B) The collection of Hadith (C) Memorization of the Quran (D) The compilation of Sunnah 19. : What is Taqlid in Islamic jurisprudence? (A) Scholarly consensus (B) Legal analogy (C) The process of seeking guidance from qualified scholars (D) Public interest or welfare 20. : Which of the following is considered a primary source of Islamic law? (A) Ijma (B) Qiyas (C) Istihsan (D) Quran Related Posts:Consolidating data from multiple sources Excel MCQsUnderstanding metrics (bounce rate, session duration, traffic sources) MCQs in digital marketingWhich of the following is considered one of the earliest literary sources in human history?Research Hypothesis - Types, Examples Characteristics, and SourcesRole of Islamic scholars and institutions (Islamic Study) MCQsRole of Sunnah in Islamic jurisprudence (Islamic Study) MCQs