Quran; Source Of Legal Thinking

Question 1

Introductory Paragraph

Answer 1

• The Quran Is The Most Authentic Source Of Islamic Law
• Is The Basis For Legal Thinking
• Authenticity Ensured;
  “This Is The Book, Whereof There Is No Doubt, A Guidance To Those Who Fear Allah.”
• It Contains A Series Of Guidelines And Instructions Directing Muslims On How To Lead Their Lives

Question 2

Religious Matters

Answer 2

• In Teaches Muslims To Establish Regular Prayers And Mentions Its Benefits By Saying;
• “…Establish Regular Prayers, For It Restraints From Shameful And Unjust Deeds…”

Question 3

Social Life

Answer 3

• It Instructs Muslims To To Display Honesty During Business Transactions;
• “ Give Full Measure When You Measure And Weigh With The Balance That Is Straight”

Question 4

Penal Laws

Answer 4

• In This Regard The Quran Lays Down A Simple Rule;
• “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 5

Unislamic Practices

Answer 5

• The Quran Commands Muslims To Refrain From Prohibited Practices; Such As Wine,Games Of Chance, Shirk Etc.
• “O You Who Believe! Intoxicants And Games Of Chance, And Idols And Divining Arrows Are An Abomination Of Satan’s Handiwork, So Avoid It In Order That You May Be Successful.”

Question 6

Rights Of Orphans

Answer 6

• The Quran Orders Muslims To Avoid Taking The Property Of Orphans And Warns Of Its Consequences;
• “Those Who Unjustly Eat Up The Property Of Orphans, Eat Up Fire Into Their Own Bodies: They Will Soon Be Enduring A Blazing Fire.”

Question 7

Halal And Haram

Answer 7

• It Tells Muslims The Types Of Food They Are Allowed To Consume, And Forbids Muslims From Eating Anything On Which Allah’s Name Hasn’t Been Pronounced;
• “Lawful Unto You Are The Four Footed Animals With The Exception Recited Ahead.”
• Furthermore;
• “Forbidden To You Are Carrion, Blood, The Flesh Of Swine, That Which Has Dedicated To Other Than Allah…”

Question 8

Conclusion

Answer 8

• Allah’s Guidance Through The Quran Is Eternal And Invariant, As It Is Said;
• “…Nothing Have We Omitted From The Book…”
• All Other Sources For Islamic Law, Depend On And Ultimately Are Derived From The Quran
• Only When The Quran Is Silent On A Matter