Islamic Law: Understanding the Sunnah

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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Sunnah'?

  • Law
  • Teaching
  • Tradition
  • Way (correct)

What is the relationship between Hadith and Sunnah?

  • Sunnah is a subset of Hadith
  • Hadith is a subset of Sunnah
  • They are interchangeable terms (correct)
  • They are mutually exclusive

What is the primary role of a Mujtahid (Muslim Jurist/Scholar) in Ijtihad?

  • To seek consensus from other scholars
  • To interpret the intent of the Law Maker (correct)
  • To reject the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah
  • To make rulings based on personal opinion

What is the purpose of Ijma' (Consensus) in Islamic law?

<p>To establish teachings that have been agreed upon by early generations of Muslims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the process of figuring out rulings based on similar existing rulings by way of analogy?

<p>Qiyas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second source of Islamic law?

<p>Sunnah (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of human life according to Islamic law?

<p>To please GOD – Almighty Allah via Ibadaat and Mu`amalaat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Islamic law covers day-to-day life?

<p>Many aspects of day-to-day life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category of Islamic law includes Islamic worship?

<p>Ibadaat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Mu`amalaat in Islamic law?

<p>Interactions with fellow human beings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of Sharīʿah?

<p>Many aspects of life, including worship, family relations, and commerce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ibadaat in Islamic law?

<p>It is a means to please Allah (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary sources of the Shari'ah?

<p>The Qu'ran and the Sunnah (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ijtihad in the context of Islamic Law?

<p>A juristic decision made by a qualified scholar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of studying the Sunnah in relation to the Qu'ran?

<p>To gain a deeper understanding of the Qu'ran (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in Islamic economic and commercial transactions?

<p>Excessive risk or uncertainty (gharar) and usury or interest (riba) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Ijma' in Islamic Law?

<p>To establish consensus among Muslim scholars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Qu'ran in Islamic Law?

<p>It is the primary source of Islamic Law, providing specific rules and norms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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

  • Ê»Ibadaat: based on the individual's direct relationship with God, including prayers, fasting, pilgrimage, etc.
  • MuÊ»amalaat: 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 MuÊ»amalaat
  • 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

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