Islamic Jurisprudence

Question 1

Tawhid

Answer 1

The core idea in Islamic jurisprudence, emphasizing the oneness of Allah

Question 2

Shariah Law

Answer 2

Comprehensive laws governing people, understood as Allah’s will, covering morality, hygiene, etiquette, inheritance, and commerce

Question 3

Jurisprudence

Answer 3

The product of human understanding of Allah’s will, forming the basis of Islamic law.

Question 4

Aqida

Answer 4

The creed, one of the 4 main categories of Shari’ah, focusing on beliefs

Question 5

Ibadah

Answer 5

Religious worship, one of the 4 main categories of Shari’ah, encompassing rituals and acts of worship

Question 6

Ahlaq

Answer 6

Morality and ethics, one of the 4 main categories of Shari’ah, governing behavior

Question 7

Muhammed

Answer 7

Prophet

Question 8

Qu’ran

Answer 8

Sacred text that is the literal word of Allah

Question 9

Hadith

Answer 9

The teachings, writings and words of Muhammed

Question 10

Qiyas

Answer 10

Analogical reasoning

Question 11

Ijma

Answer 11

Consensus among Islamic scholars

Question 12

Principals of Islamic Jurisprudence

Answer 12

1. Overall purpose to Islamic people,
2. Law and ethics must protect basic human rights,
3. Use of methodological principals

Question 13

Fiqh Types

Answer 13

Fard-Obligatory 5 Pillars
Murkah-Advised against but not forbidden
Haram-Not Allowed
Hallal-Allowed

Question 13

Fatwas

Answer 13

Judgements that are regularly made by Muslim Authorities

Question 14

Jihad

Answer 14

Means struggle or Effort and there are 2 types.
1. The lesser
2. The greater