Islamic Jurisprudence Flashcards
What is Islamic Jurisprudence?
The science of the law or the science of interpretation of the law (law meaning scripture)
What are the core sources of ethics in Islam?
Qur’an: outlines what actions are obligatory, permitted, forbidden
Hadith and Sunna: the traditions of the prophet Muhammad. (2nd)
Shariah law: ethical jurisprudence which guides adherents’ daily behaviour, and their treatment
of others
Fiqh: theory or philosophy of Islamic law.
What are ethics?
Moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour
List the 9 ethical teachings of Islam
Submission to Allah,Taqwa, Striving, Sacred texts
Muhammad (Hadith and Sunna), Qiyas, Ijma, Ijtihad
Shariah, Equality
What do the ethical teachings reflect?
The core beliefs and teachings of Islam
What are the six levels of Islamic law?
Fard (obligatory), Sunna (recommended), Halal (permitted), Mubah (indifferent), Makruh (not approved), haram (forbidden)
What is halal?
Allowed (not always encouraged)
What is haram?
Forbidden
What is used to discern what is haram and what is halal?
The Qu’ran and the Hadith (Sacred stories) and Qiyas and Ijmas (Modern developments)
What is submission to Allah?
The ultimate goal of the Muslim adherent is to demonstrate belief in Tawhid
What is Striving?
Adherents are called to strive for spiritual perfection, thereby living in an Allah centred life, responding to Allah’s divine will.
What is Taqwa?
Adherents should strive to make all actions and decisions based on the needs of Allah (God-conscious)
What is sacred texts?
The sources of divine revelation (Qu’ran) and the sayings and teachings of the prophet Muhammad
What is Qiyas?
Use of. an analogy to make ethical decisions
What is Ijtihad?
Personal judgement and decision making reasoning
