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?

To establish teachings that have been agreed upon by early generations of Muslims 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?

Qiyas Signup and view all the answers

What is the second source of Islamic law?

Sunnah Signup and view all the answers

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

To please GOD – Almighty Allah via Ibadaat and Mu`amalaat Signup and view all the answers

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

Many aspects of day-to-day life Signup and view all the answers

What category of Islamic law includes Islamic worship?

Ibadaat Signup and view all the answers

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

Interactions with fellow human beings Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of Sharīʿah?

Many aspects of life, including worship, family relations, and commerce Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ibadaat in Islamic law?

It is a means to please Allah Signup and view all the answers

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

The Qu'ran and the Sunnah Signup and view all the answers

What is Ijtihad in the context of Islamic Law?

A juristic decision made by a qualified scholar Signup and view all the answers

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

To gain a deeper understanding of the Qu'ran Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in Islamic economic and commercial transactions?

Excessive risk or uncertainty (gharar) and usury or interest (riba) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Ijma' in Islamic Law?

To establish consensus among Muslim scholars Signup and view all the answers

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

It is the primary source of Islamic Law, providing specific rules and norms Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.