Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which principle prioritizes public welfare in absence of text?
  • A. Qiyas
  • B. Istislah
  • C. Istishab
  • D. Taqlid
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Istislah considers public interest.
Related Question 1
Which usul principle refers to unrestricted public interest?
  • A. Maslahah Mursalah
  • B. Istishab
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Sadd al-Dhara’i
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It considers welfare not explicitly mentioned in texts.
Related Question 2
Which principle prioritizes removing harm?
  • A. Darar yuzal
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Istishab
  • D. Taqlid
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Harm must be eliminated in law.
Related Question 3
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 4
Which usul principle refers to inference based on similarity without clear ‘illah?
  • A. Istihsan
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Istidlal
  • D. Istishab
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Istidlal includes broader inferential reasoning.
Related Question 5
Which school rejects analogy strongly and relies on text?
  • A. Zahiri
  • B. Hanafi
  • C. Maliki
  • D. Shafi‘i
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Zahiri reject Qiyas.