Questions for Self-study
1. Shariah or Islamic Law is designed by Allah for mankind. Discuss in detail what are the characteristics of Islamic Law.
2. Explain what is Maqasid al-Shariah and discuss in detail the categories of Maqasid al-Shariah based on their importance with examples.
3. The school of al-Hadith and the school of opinion are two different methodologies in Islamic Law. Please answer the following questions:
a-Describe the characteristics of both schools
b-Discuss 2 reasons which led to the differences in their approaches
c-Mention 2 scholars from each school
4. When the ‘Abbasid dynasty was in power, it was considered as the “Golden Age” for Fiqh. Mention the precise date for the ‘’Abbasid’ dynasty and highlight FOUR reasons which contributed to the “Golden Age” during that period.
5. One of the most important duties of Mujtahid is to deduce the rulings of Fiqh from its sources and not to practice taqlid. Please answer the following questions:
a-Define what is taqlid
b-Mention 4 reasons which have led to the trend of taqlid.
6. Hardship begets facility (al-mashaqqah tajlub al-taysir) is one of the five major Islamic Legal Maxims. Discuss this legal maxim in detail. Include in your discussion its meaning, evidence from the Qur’an on its validity, two branches (sub-maxims) and one of its applications under Islamic Law.
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