Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 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 principle rejects harm reciprocation?
  • A. La darar wa la dirar
  • B. Istishab
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Ijma‘
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
It prohibits harm and reciprocating harm.
Related Question 3
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 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 maxim states “no harm and no reciprocating harm”?
  • A. La darar wa la dirar
  • B. Yaqin la yazul
  • C. ‘Adah muhakkamah
  • D. Mashaqqa tajlib
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fundamental legal principle.