18 Questions
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Sunnah'?
Way
What is the relationship between Hadith and Sunnah?
They are interchangeable terms
What is the primary role of a Mujtahid (Muslim Jurist/Scholar) in Ijtihad?
To interpret the intent of the Law Maker
What is the purpose of Ijma' (Consensus) in Islamic law?
To establish teachings that have been agreed upon by early generations of Muslims
What is the term used to refer to the process of figuring out rulings based on similar existing rulings by way of analogy?
Qiyas
What is the second source of Islamic law?
Sunnah
What is the primary objective of human life according to Islamic law?
To please GOD – Almighty Allah via Ibadaat and Mu`amalaat
What aspect of Islamic law covers day-to-day life?
Many aspects of day-to-day life
What category of Islamic law includes Islamic worship?
Ibadaat
What is the focus of Mu`amalaat in Islamic law?
Interactions with fellow human beings
What is the scope of Sharīʿah?
Many aspects of life, including worship, family relations, and commerce
What is the significance of Ibadaat in Islamic law?
It is a means to please Allah
What are the two primary sources of the Shari'ah?
The Qu'ran and the Sunnah
What is Ijtihad in the context of Islamic Law?
A juristic decision made by a qualified scholar
What is the purpose of studying the Sunnah in relation to the Qu'ran?
To gain a deeper understanding of the Qu'ran
What is prohibited in Islamic economic and commercial transactions?
Excessive risk or uncertainty (gharar) and usury or interest (riba)
What is the role of Ijma' in Islamic Law?
To establish consensus among Muslim scholars
What is the significance of the Qu'ran in Islamic Law?
It is the primary source of Islamic Law, providing specific rules and norms
Study Notes
The Sunnah
- Refers to the authentic statements, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad
- Literally means "way" and refers to the way of the Prophet
- Sometimes interchangeably used with Hadith (speech, statement, or saying)
- Contains rulings and guidance on various issues and circumstances
Sources of Shari’ah
- Qur’an: the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), revealed over 23 years in stages and intervals
- Sunnah: the authentic statements, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad
- Ijma’ (Consensus): teachings agreed upon by early generations of Muslims or Muslim scholars
- Ijtihad (Juristic Decision): applied by the Mujtahid (Muslim Jurist/Scholar) when answers are not clear-cut from the Qur’an or Sunnah
Sharīʿah
- Set of rules that includes obligations, prohibitions, recommended duties, and detested actions
- Covers ethics, manners, laws, public life, social life, economic life, politics, and more
- Includes Islamic worship, family relations, inheritance, commerce, property law, and more
Categories of Sharīʿah
- ʻIbadaat: based on the individual's direct relationship with God, including prayers, fasting, pilgrimage, etc.
- Muʻamalaat: refers to conduct with fellow human beings, including law, work, marriage, inheritance, business transactions, etc.
Objectives and Principles
- Objective of human life is to please Allah via Ibadaat and Muʻamalaat
- Islamic law prescribes Muslim behavior in every aspect of life
- Shari’ah covers not only religious rituals but many aspects of day-to-day life
- Emphasizes mutual consent and consensus among consenting parties
- Prohibits exploitative measures, excessive risk or uncertainty, usury or interest, and cheating practices
Test your knowledge of the Sunnah, the second source of Islamic law, which refers to the authentic statements, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad. Learn about the importance of the Sunnah and its relation to Hadith. Explore the rulings and guidelines contained within the Sunnah.
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