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Current Question
Which concept blocks lawful means leading to unlawful ends?
  • A. Istishab
  • B. Sadd al-Dhara’i
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Ijma‘
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Sadd al-Dhara’i prevents harmful consequences.
Related Question 1
Which usul principle is defined as “blocking permissible means leading to harm”?
  • A. Istishab
  • B. Sadd al-Dhara’i
  • C. Istihsan
  • D. Qiyas
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It prevents indirect causes of prohibited outcomes.
Related Question 2
Which usul concept refers to blocking means to evil?
  • A. Istihsan
  • B. Sadd al-Dhara’i
  • C. Istishab
  • D. Ijma‘
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It prevents permissible acts leading to harm.
Related Question 3
Which usul concept refers to considering previous scriptures if not contradicted?
  • A. Istishab
  • B. Shar‘ man qablana
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Istihsan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Laws of previous nations are accepted unless abrogated.
Related Question 4
Which sect is historically linked with extreme denial of divine attributes leading to “Ta‘til”?
  • A. Jahmiyyah
  • B. Ash‘ari
  • C. Maturidi
  • D. Hanbali
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Jahmiyyah denied attributes entirely.
Related Question 5
Which principle means “certainty is not removed by doubt”?
  • A. Yaqin la yazul bi-shakk
  • B. Darura
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Istihsan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A foundational legal maxim in fiqh.