Islamic law/Legal thinking

Question 1

What is the most reliable source of legal thinking in Islam?

Answer 1

• The Quran is the most reliable source of legal thinking in Islam, as it says, “Verily this Quran guides to which is most right”

Question 2

What does the Quran say about the importance of the legal commands it provides?

Answer 2

• “Blessed is He Who sent down the Criterion to His servant, that it may be an admonition to all creatures” (25:1).

Question 3

What guidance does the Quran give regarding religious duties?

Answer 3

• The Quran says, “And establish regular prayer and give the charity tax, and bow down your heads with those who bow down.”

Question 4

What does the Quran command regarding justice and honesty in social life?

Answer 4

“Give full measure when you measure and weigh with the balance that is straight”

Question 5

What does the Quran say about penal laws for crimes?

Answer 5

• The Quran says, “We ordained therein for them, Life for life, eye for eye, nose for nose, ear for ear, tooth for tooth and wounds equal for equal.”

Question 6

What does the Quran command Muslims to stay away from?

Answer 6

“O you who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, sacrificing of stones and arrows are all Satan’s handiwork, show restraint to them so that you may prosper”

Question 7

How does the Quran safeguard contracts and trust?

Answer 7

• “Those who unjustly eat up the property of orphans, eat up a fire into their own bodies”

Question 8

What guidance does the Quran give regarding Halal and Haram food?

Answer 8

• “Lawful unto you are all four footed animals with the exception named.”

Question 9

What is the relationship between the Quran and other sources of Islamic law?

Answer 9

• All other sources of Islamic law (Hadith, ijma, and Qiyas) depend upon the Quran for their acceptance and justification.
• They can only be used when the Quran is silent on an issue and they never contradict it.