Selected MCQ

Current Question
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.
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 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 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 usul principle refers to presumption of continuity?
  • A. Istishab
  • B. Qiyas
  • C. Ijma‘
  • D. Istihsan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Istishab assumes existing condition remains unchanged.
Related Question 5
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.