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Current Question
Which juristic principle is most associated with Imam Abu Hanifa’s methodology?
  • A. Maslahah Mursalah
  • B. Istihsan
  • C. Sadd al-Dhara’i
  • D. Amal Ahl al-Madinah
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Istihsan (juristic preference) is central in Hanafi fiqh.
Related Question 1
Which Hanafi text is considered foundational after Imam Abu Hanifa?
  • A. Al-Mabsut
  • B. Al-Hidayah
  • C. Al-Asl
  • D. Al-Kafi
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Al-Asl by Shaybani preserved early Hanafi doctrine.
Related Question 2
Which usul principle is emphasized by Imam Shafi‘i?
  • A. Istislah
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Taqlid
  • D. Ijma’ only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Imam Shafi‘i formalized Qiyas in legal theory.
Related Question 3
Which Abbasid caliph is associated with decline due to internal fragmentation?
  • A. Al-Musta‘sim
  • B. Al-Mutawakkil
  • C. Al-Amin
  • D. Al-Ma’mun
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
His reign ended with Mongol invasion.
Related Question 4
Which usul principle refers to deriving ruling based on general evidence without analogy?
  • A. Istidlal
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Istihsan
  • D. Istishab
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Istidlal uses broader textual inference.
Related Question 5
Which expedition is associated with the revelation of Surah Al-Tawbah?
  • A. Tabuk
  • B. Khaybar
  • C. Hunayn
  • D. Badr
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Surah Al-Tawbah revealed around Tabuk expedition.