Unique qualities of Islamic Fiqh

Question 1

Name the 6 General benefits fiqh Islam has

Answer 1

1. Strengthens ones bond with Allah
   2) Easing the affairs
   3) Legislation was revealed gradually
   4) Focuses on important matters
   5) Looks after people’s benefits
   6) Allah commands justice + fairness

Question 2

What is the ultimate goal in this world

Answer 2

وَمَا خَلَقْتُ ٱلْجِنَّ وَٱلْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ ٥٦

I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me.

Surah Adh-Dhariyat [56]

Question 3

Linking to ultimate goal in this world; how is this answer displayed in Fiqh?

Answer 3

Thats why 1st chapter of fiqh —> Ibaadat
The chapters after ibaadat CANNOT be done without the worship being established FIRST
Builds oneself outwardly + inwardly

Question 4

Two ways shariah conveys ease of affairs

Answer 4

1. Allah placed a rule as an easy obligation
2. If one cannot fulfill obligations it is FURTHER made easy
   E.g. PRAYER—>Those unable to stand can do it sitting

Question 5

What was the approach taken with with commands + prohibitions

Question 6

How does Islamic fiqh focus on important matters + provide Quranic verse!

Answer 6

Focuses on things that
- people in need of
- applicable
- pracitical
NOT THEORETICAL

لَا تَسْـَٔلُوا۟ عَنْ أَشْيَآءَ إِن تُبْدَ لَكُمْ تَسُؤْكُمْ
Do not ask about any matter which, if made clear to you, may disturb you.

Surah Ma’idah [101]

Question 7

What are the 5 things the shariah takes care of + how often does it do this?

Answer 7

1) Deen
2) Nafs
3) Aqal (mind/intellect)
4) Honour
5) Money

Protected ALL THE TIME

Question 8

Quranic verse that says Allah commands justice

Question 9

Provide hadith narrated by Aisha about how justice + fairness is enforced by Islam whilst pre-islamic era did not

Question 10

Provide Quranic verse about Allah wanting ease

Question 11

Does the established sunnah show easing of affairs- provide evidence

Question 12

What does the hadith about a man coming forward saying he committed zina link?

Answer 12

He had a strong bond with Allah
He came forward HIMSELF—> he had Taqwah of Allah!
Prophet (SAW) NURTURED people upon this

Its about BUILDING THE PEOPLE TOWARDS SERVITUDE TO ALLAH

Question 13

Do man-made laws look after people’s benefits like shairah does?

Answer 13

NO
Man-made laws first interest is THEMSELVES + others close to them