What is the meaning of Ijtihad in Islam?
A) Personal reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence
B) Blind following of scholars
C) Memorization of the Quran
D) Performing Hajj
Who is qualified to perform Ijtihad?
A) Any Muslim
B) A scholar with deep knowledge of Islamic law
C) Only political leaders
D) Only members of a specific sect
Ijtihad is necessary in Islam to address which of the following?
A) New and emerging issues
B) Established rulings of the Quran
C) Matters already decided by consensus
D) Historical events
Which Islamic source allows the use of Ijtihad?
A) Quran
B) Hadith
C) Both Quran and Hadith
D) Only personal opinions
What is the opposite of Ijtihad in Islamic jurisprudence?
A) Taqlid (blind following)
B) Qiyas (analogical reasoning)
C) Ijma (consensus)
D) Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)
Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) was known for his use of Ijtihad?
A) Abu Bakr (RA)
B) Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
C) Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
D) Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
What is the role of Ijtihad in Islamic law?
A) It helps adapt Islamic teachings to new situations
B) It changes core beliefs of Islam
C) It replaces the Quran and Hadith
D) It is only used in political matters
Which Islamic school of thought emphasizes Ijtihad?
A) Hanafi
B) Shafi’i
C) Maliki
D) All of the above
Ijtihad is primarily used in which area of Islam?
A) Spirituality
B) Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
C) Storytelling
D) Worship only
Which Islamic scholar was famous for his Ijtihad?
A) Imam Abu Hanifa
B) Imam Shafi’i
C) Imam Malik
D) All of the above
Which principle is often used in Ijtihad?
A) Qiyas (analogy)
B) Blind obedience
C) Random guessing
D) Political influence
What is a requirement for a person to engage in Ijtihad?
A) Mastery of Arabic language
B) Knowledge of Quran and Hadith
C) Understanding of Islamic jurisprudence
D) All of the above
Why is Ijtihad important in contemporary times?
A) To reinterpret Islamic laws for modern challenges
B) To create new religions
C) To eliminate Islamic teachings
D) To oppose traditional scholarship
Ijtihad is considered a form of what?
A) Intellectual effort
B) Physical struggle
C) Political activism
D) Military action
Which famous scholar encouraged Ijtihad in the modern era?
A) Jamal al-Din al-Afghani
B) Ibn Taymiyyah
C) Muhammad Iqbal
D) All of the above
What is the main objective of Ijtihad?
A) To find solutions within Islamic framework
B) To introduce secular laws
C) To reject Islamic teachings
D) To promote atheism
How does Ijtihad contribute to Islamic civilization?
A) Encourages innovation while preserving Islamic values
B) Promotes blind following of scholars
C) Rejects traditional scholarship
D) Discourages new interpretations
What happens when Ijtihad is ignored in Islamic thought?
A) Stagnation and inability to adapt to new challenges
B) More religious innovation
C) Stronger secularism
D) The Quran becomes obsolete
Which concept is closely linked to Ijtihad?
A) Istihsan (juristic preference)
B) Taqlid (blind following)
C) Naskh (abrogation)
D) Fatwa (legal ruling)
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for Ijtihad?
A) Finding solutions for new issues
B) Overruling the Quran
C) Interpreting Islamic law within the context of time
D) Providing flexibility in Islamic rulings
What is the relationship between Ijtihad and modern sciences?
A) Ijtihad helps integrate Islamic values with modern advancements
B) Ijtihad rejects modern technology
C) Ijtihad is irrelevant to science
D) Ijtihad only applies to ancient texts
How did early Islamic scholars use Ijtihad?
A) By interpreting the Quran and Hadith for new issues
B) By rejecting traditional knowledge
C) By strictly following past scholars
D) By opposing any new interpretations
What is the key characteristic of a Mujtahid (one who performs Ijtihad)?
A) Deep knowledge of Islam
B) Superficial understanding of Islamic texts
C) Political power
D) Influence in society
Ijtihad helps balance which two aspects in Islamic rulings?
A) Tradition and modernity
B) Politics and warfare
C) Religion and secularism
D) Economic and social policies
What does Ijtihad prevent in Islamic law?
A) Rigid interpretations
B) Flexibility in rulings
C) Scholarly discussions
D) Use of logic in decisions
Ijtihad plays a role in which of the following?
A) Islamic banking
B) Medical ethics
C) Legal reforms
D) All of the above
What is the status of Ijtihad in modern Islamic scholarship?
A) It is encouraged
B) It is completely rejected
C) It is not needed anymore
D) It is forbidden
Ijtihad in Islam serves as a tool for what?
A) Renewal and adaptation of Islamic law
B) Changing the core beliefs of Islam
C) Introducing secular laws
D) Removing Islamic principles
