Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which principle allows departure from strict analogy for stronger evidence?
  • A. Istihsan
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Ijma‘
  • D. Istishab
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Istihsan permits preference over strict analogy.
Related Question 1
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 2
Which principle allows continuation of a ruling until evidence changes it?
  • A. Istihsan
  • B. Istishab
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Ijma‘
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Istishab presumes continuity of an established state.
Related Question 3
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 4
Which principle allows necessity to override prohibition?
  • A. Darura
  • B. Istihsan
  • C. Qiyas
  • D. Ijma‘
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Necessity permits exceptions.
Related Question 5
Which school rejects analogy and relies on literal interpretation?
  • A. Zahiri
  • B. Hanafi
  • C. Maliki
  • D. Shafi‘i
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Zahiri literalist approach.