Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 1
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 2
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 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 usul principle refers to deriving rulings based on effective cause (‘illah)?
  • A. Qiyas
  • B. Istishab
  • C. Istihsan
  • D. Ijma‘
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Qiyas extends rulings through shared cause.