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Ibadah, as a category of Fiqh, primarily deals with financial transactions and contracts.
Ibadah, as a category of Fiqh, primarily deals with financial transactions and contracts.
False (B)
Shariah is limited to actions deemed legal or illegal, whereas Fiqh encompasses a broader range of human actions.
Shariah is limited to actions deemed legal or illegal, whereas Fiqh encompasses a broader range of human actions.
False (B)
Rulings of Fiqh are considered fixed and unchangeable, irrespective of the circumstances under which they are applied.
Rulings of Fiqh are considered fixed and unchangeable, irrespective of the circumstances under which they are applied.
False (B)
According to Shariah, knowledge is obtained through reasoning and deductions, similar to Fiqh, but focusing exclusively on personal opinions.
According to Shariah, knowledge is obtained through reasoning and deductions, similar to Fiqh, but focusing exclusively on personal opinions.
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Maqasid al-Shariah seeks to preserve five essential values, which include wealth, lineage, intellect, health, and religion.
Maqasid al-Shariah seeks to preserve five essential values, which include wealth, lineage, intellect, health, and religion.
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Maqasid Shariah primarily focuses on protecting the interests of governmental bodies rather than individual well-being.
Maqasid Shariah primarily focuses on protecting the interests of governmental bodies rather than individual well-being.
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Al-Ghazali was a key figure in outlining the core necessities that Maqasid Shariah aims to protect.
Al-Ghazali was a key figure in outlining the core necessities that Maqasid Shariah aims to protect.
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The preservation of wealth (Mal) is considered one of the five essential elements (Dharuriyyat) that Islamic law aims to protect.
The preservation of wealth (Mal) is considered one of the five essential elements (Dharuriyyat) that Islamic law aims to protect.
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Protecting lineage (Nasl) in Islamic law involves solely ensuring the continuation of family names, without concern for societal stability.
Protecting lineage (Nasl) in Islamic law involves solely ensuring the continuation of family names, without concern for societal stability.
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Promoting activities that impair mental faculties is encouraged under Maqasid Shariah to foster critical thinking.
Promoting activities that impair mental faculties is encouraged under Maqasid Shariah to foster critical thinking.
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Islamic law permits actions that endanger life if they contribute to economic growth.
Islamic law permits actions that endanger life if they contribute to economic growth.
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Maqasid Shariah requires Islamic law to contradict its fundamental objectives to address diverse cultural practices.
Maqasid Shariah requires Islamic law to contradict its fundamental objectives to address diverse cultural practices.
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Ijma strictly requires the agreement of all Mujtahidun, with no allowance for a majority opinion.
Ijma strictly requires the agreement of all Mujtahidun, with no allowance for a majority opinion.
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In Qiyas, a ruling from an original case is applied to a new case if they share a superficial resemblance, regardless of the underlying reason.
In Qiyas, a ruling from an original case is applied to a new case if they share a superficial resemblance, regardless of the underlying reason.
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Qiyas involves applying an existing ruling to a new case based on a shared underlying reason or cause.
Qiyas involves applying an existing ruling to a new case based on a shared underlying reason or cause.
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Secondary sources of Islamic law are used to contradict primary sources.
Secondary sources of Islamic law are used to contradict primary sources.
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Secondary sources are crucial for understanding complex Islamic legal concepts.
Secondary sources are crucial for understanding complex Islamic legal concepts.
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Maslahah is a principle that focuses solely on the intention behind an action, regardless of its consequences.
Maslahah is a principle that focuses solely on the intention behind an action, regardless of its consequences.
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According to Maslahah, the core values to be protected are religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth.
According to Maslahah, the core values to be protected are religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth.
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Applying a ruling prohibiting heroin use based on the prohibition of alcohol due to shared intoxicating effects is an example of Ijma.
Applying a ruling prohibiting heroin use based on the prohibition of alcohol due to shared intoxicating effects is an example of Ijma.
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The 'illah' in Qiyas refers to a superficial resemblance between cases, and establishing this resemblance allows for the application of an existing ruling to a novel case.
The 'illah' in Qiyas refers to a superficial resemblance between cases, and establishing this resemblance allows for the application of an existing ruling to a novel case.
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The Quran consists of 114 surahs containing approximately 5,555 verses, addressing diverse aspects of life, both worldly and spiritual.
The Quran consists of 114 surahs containing approximately 5,555 verses, addressing diverse aspects of life, both worldly and spiritual.
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The Quran was originally revealed in Aramaic, the common language of the Middle East at the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The Quran was originally revealed in Aramaic, the common language of the Middle East at the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
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The Quran is regarded as a secondary source of Islamic law, used only when the Sunnah provides insufficient guidance on a matter.
The Quran is regarded as a secondary source of Islamic law, used only when the Sunnah provides insufficient guidance on a matter.
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Muslims are discouraged from seeking guidance from the Quran in resolving disputes, as it is considered too abstract for practical application.
Muslims are discouraged from seeking guidance from the Quran in resolving disputes, as it is considered too abstract for practical application.
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The Quran's message is limited to the Arab people and culture, and therefore, it does not offer relevant guidance to people of other backgrounds or locations.
The Quran's message is limited to the Arab people and culture, and therefore, it does not offer relevant guidance to people of other backgrounds or locations.
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The Quran is believed to contain ambiguities and contradictions. Therefore, it requires constant amendments to align with contemporary values.
The Quran is believed to contain ambiguities and contradictions. Therefore, it requires constant amendments to align with contemporary values.
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The Sunnah comprises Muhammad's (PBUH) sayings, actions, and tacit approvals, offering guidance for Muslims on righteous living.
The Sunnah comprises Muhammad's (PBUH) sayings, actions, and tacit approvals, offering guidance for Muslims on righteous living.
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According to Islamic scholars, interpreting the Sunnah is a straightforward process. No specialized knowledge or analytical skills are required.
According to Islamic scholars, interpreting the Sunnah is a straightforward process. No specialized knowledge or analytical skills are required.
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The Quran is considered mutawatir, meaning its authenticity and transmission are beyond doubt due to continuous narration and universal acceptance among Muslim jurists.
The Quran is considered mutawatir, meaning its authenticity and transmission are beyond doubt due to continuous narration and universal acceptance among Muslim jurists.
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Islamic Banking Principles
- Islamic banking operates on principles that prohibit interest (riba) and promote ethical, socially responsible practices.
- Interest-based lending (riba) is considered exploitative and forbidden by Sharia law.
- Investing in businesses involved in prohibited activities, like alcohol or pork production, is also forbidden.
- Speculation (maisir) and excessive risk (gharar) are prohibited in Islamic finance.
Key Principles of Islamic Finance
- Material Finality of the Transaction: Transactions must be linked to real economic activity.
- Profit/Loss Sharing: Parties share risks and rewards.
- No One Benefits More: Mutual benefit is key.
Definition and Principles of Islamic Banking
- Islamic banking is a financial system that adheres to Islamic principles.
- Interest (riba) is forbidden in Islam.
- Islamic banks operate on profit-sharing, risk-sharing, and other interest-free methods.
- Ethical Investment in Islamic banking avoids forbidden activities (haram) in Islam such as gambling, alcohol, and pornography.
- Social Responsibility: Islamic banks are encouraged to support community well-being and economic development.
- Transparency: Islamic banks are expected to be transparent in their operations and provide clear information about their products and services.
Definition of Shariah
- Shariah literally means "the road to the watering place" or "the straight path to be followed."
- Technically, Shariah is the commandments revealed to the Prophet. It encompasses beliefs, feelings, and actions, emphasizing moral responsibility.
Shariah in Islamic Finance
- Shariah-compliant: Products modified from conventional products to meet Shariah requirements.
- Shariah-based: Products derived from Shariah laws, potentially sharing similarities with conventional products.
Shariah-Compliant Products
- Conforming to Islamic Law: Adhering to Islamic law outlined in the Quran and Hadith.
- Ethical and Moral Conduct: Avoiding interest, speculation, and uncertain ventures.
- Alignment with Islamic Finance: Aligning with Islamic principles within conventional systems.
Shariah-Based Products
- Beyond Compliance: Actively promoting Islamic values and goals.
- Ethical and Social Considerations: Prioritizing social justice, equitable wealth distribution, and community welfare.
- Holistic Approach: Focusing on the overall positive impact on society.
Difference between Shariah-compliant and Shariah-based
- Shariah-compliant: Products modified from conventional products to meet Shariah requirements.
- Shariah-based: Products that do not originate from conventional practice.
Components of Shariah
- Al-Ahkam al-I'tiqadiyyah (Aqidah): Belief in Allah and the Day of Judgement.
- Al-Ahkam al-Akhlaqiyyah (Akhlaq): Moral and ethics.
- Al-Ahkam al-Amaliyyah (Fiqh): Actions of individuals and their relation to others.
Categories of Fiqh
- Ibadah: Spiritual connection with God.
- Mu'malah: Financial transactions, contracts, and wealth management.
- Munakahah: Marriage and family matters.
- Jinayah: Criminal law and punishments.
The Distinction Between Shariah and Fiqh
- Shariah: The wider circle encompassing all human actions and revealed injunctions from the Quran and Sunnah.
- Fiqh: The application and interpretation of Shariah to specific human acts. May change according to circumstances.
Further Distinctions in Shariah and Fiqh
- Source of Knowledge: Shariah is based on revelations found in the Quran and Sunnah.
- Reasoning: Fiqh utilizes reasoning and deduction based on knowledge from various sources.
- Degrees of Approval: Shariah has variations in approval levels.
- Legal Actions: Fiqh categorizes actions as either legal or illegal.
Maqasid al-Shariah
- Emphasizes higher purposes and principles of Islamic law.
- Preserves five essential values: religion, life, intellect, lineage and property.
Purpose of Shariah
- Preserving Five Necessities: Safeguarding and protecting the five central necessities of life (religion, life, intellect, lineage and property).
- Promoting Welfare: Fostering well-being and ensuring the protection of faith, life, intellect, posterity and wealth.
Understanding Maqasid Shariah
- Core Objective: Fundamental objectives of Islamic law.
- Benefit and Protection: Achieving and protecting the well-being and interests of individuals.
- Consistency: Aligning Islamic law with its overarching objectives.
Protection of Main Elements
- Foundation of Islamic law, promoting welfare and well-being
- Preservation of Religion, Life, Intellect, Lineage, and Property
Five Necessities (Dharuriyyat)
- Protecting religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth.
Convenience (Hajiyyat)
- Facilitating transactions and religious practices without undue hardship.
- Alleviating hardship, enhancing welfare, and ensuring life is not unnecessarily burdensome.
- Examples include financial contracts like Salam (advance payment) and Istisna (deferred payment).
Refinement (Tahsiniyyat)
- Enhancements leading to moral excellence and highest ethical standards.
- Avoiding hardship or direct harm but creating the potential for societal well-being and better ethics.
- Examples include exceeding minimum ethical requirements, high-quality and ethical products, and charitable work.
Sources of Shariah
- Islamic legal system derives from various sources with varying interpretations.
- Quran and Sunnah are primary, authoritative sources, providing fundamental principles and guidance.
Primary Sources (Quran and Sunnah)
- Quran: Inimitable, revealed divine guidance for all aspects of life.
- Sunnah: Muhammad's sayings, actions, and tacit approvals, a valuable source of guidance for righteous living and interpretations.
Consensus on Al-Quran
- Quran recognized as a primary source of Islamic law, forming the basis of jurisprudence.
- Provides clear guidelines and directives regarding various aspects of life.
- Emphasizes Allah's command to follow the Quran for guidance and dispute resolution.
- The divine origin and perfect knowledge of the Quran.
Obligation to Follow Al-Quran
- Divine Revelation: Quran considered a divine revelation from God containing guidance for all aspects of life.
- Understanding and Application: Muslims' duty to understand the Quran's teachings and apply them to their individual and collective lives.
- Universal Applicability: Quran's message transcends cultural and geographical boundaries to guide all people.
Understanding Sunnah
- Words, Actions, and Approvals: Sunnah comprises Muhammad's sayings, actions, and tacit approvals.
- Guidance for Muslims: Serves as a source of guidance illuminating the path of righteous living
- Interpreting the Sunnah: Scholars need to interpret the Sunnah ensuring precise understanding and correct application.
Ijma
- The consensus of all qualified legal experts (Mujtahidun) on a legal matter.
- Majority opinion often considered Ijma, even though scholarly interpretations might differ.
- A crucial source of legal guidance within Islamic jurisprudence.
Qiyas
- A method of deriving Shariah rulings by analogy, comparing a new case to a case/ruling/situation that is well-established.
- Extending an existing ruling to a new case, if the underlying reason or cause is the same.
Secondary Sources
- Derived from primary sources (Quran and Sunnah).
- Analyze, interpret, and explain primary sources.
- Vital for understanding complex Islamic legal concepts.
Istishab
- Presumption of continuity: Previous state of affairs continues until proven otherwise.
- Based on presumption of things remaining as they are unless proven otherwise.
- Used in contract law, property law, family law, and criminal law.
Istihsan
- Prioritizes public interest and avoids unfairness or rigidity.
- Allows scholars to deviate from literal analogies if societal benefit is greater.
URF
- Customary practice, observed in daily lives in specific localities.
- Represents established practices in a community.
- Reflects true community consensus rather than arbitrary habits.
Roles of Shariah in Islamic Banking
- Provides ethical and moral guidelines.
- Ensures compliance with Islamic values.
- Influences investment criteria, profit-sharing, risk management, and other aspects with ethical transparency.
Maslahah
- Principle in Islamic jurisprudence emphasizing outcomes to ensure just outcomes.
- Guide in decisions about permissible actions and fairness.
- Aims to protect several key Islamic values (religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth).
- Application in currency issuance and tax imposition.
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