What does the term “Shariah” refer to in Islam?
A) A collection of Islamic rituals
B) A system of Islamic law based on the Quran and Hadith
C) A type of prayer
D) A system of Islamic economics
What is the primary source of Shariah law?
A) The Hadith
B) The opinions of scholars
C) The Quran
D) The Sunnah
Which of the following is a secondary source of Islamic law?
A) The Hadith
B) The Quran
C) The Sunnah
D) The Ijma
What is the primary objective of Shariah law?
A) To enforce religious practices
B) To govern all aspects of a Muslim’s life, including moral and legal conduct
C) To control the political system
D) To protect property rights
What is the legal status of Shariah law in modern Islamic countries?
A) It is the sole law of the land in all countries
B) It is applied alongside secular laws in some countries
C) It is used only for family matters
D) It is not implemented anywhere
What does “Fiqh” refer to in relation to Shariah law?
A) The divine revelation in Islam
B) The understanding and interpretation of Islamic law
C) The personal conduct of Muslims
D) The punishment system in Islam
Which Islamic concept refers to a community-wide consensus on legal rulings?
A) Ijma
B) Qiyas
C) Ijtihaad
D) Fiqh
What does “Qiyas” mean in Islamic jurisprudence?
A) The analogy used to derive legal rulings from the Quran and Hadith
B) The process of gathering evidence
C) The decree of a judge
D) The collection of Hadiths
What is “Ijtihaad” in the context of Shariah law?
A) The legal process of interpretation of Shariah based on personal judgment
B) A consensus among scholars on a legal issue
C) A strict application of the law without interpretation
D) The punishment for disobedience to the law
What does the concept of “Hadd” refer to in Islamic law?
A) Penalties for personal misconduct
B) Fixed punishments for specific offenses like theft and adultery
C) Warnings issued by religious leaders
D) Temporary punishments until the trial is complete
What is the ruling on interest (Riba) in Islamic law?
A) It is allowed in some circumstances
B) It is forbidden in all forms
C) It is permissible for government loans
D) It is allowed in trade and business transactions
What is the punishment for theft under Shariah law?
A) Imprisonment
B) Fines
C) Amputation of the hand
D) Public flogging
What does “Diyya” refer to in Shariah law?
A) A fine for theft
B) Compensation paid to the victim’s family for murder or injury
C) A punishment for adultery
D) A legal document issued by the judge
Which of the following actions is prohibited according to Shariah law?
A) Selling goods without a license
B) Lending money with interest
C) Trading in a free market
D) Paying taxes to the state
What is the purpose of “Tazir” in Shariah law?
A) To establish fixed punishments for all crimes
B) To provide discretionary punishment for minor offenses
C) To protect the rights of women
D) To implement capital punishment
Which type of law does Shariah emphasize the most?
A) Criminal law
B) Family law
C) Property law
D) All aspects of personal, social, and economic life
What is the concept of “Halal” in Islamic law?
A) What is allowed or permissible under Shariah law
B) What is illegal and prohibited under Shariah law
C) A form of punishment for crimes
D) A religious tax
Which of the following is considered “Haram” under Islamic law?
A) Eating meat slaughtered according to Islamic methods
B) Selling alcohol
C) Performing daily prayers
D) Giving charity
How does Shariah law address marriage?
A) It provides guidelines for the contract, rights, and responsibilities of spouses
B) It allows any form of marriage, regardless of consent
C) It only permits marriages between Muslims
D) It prohibits polygamy in all cases
What is the ruling on fasting during Ramadan under Shariah law?
A) It is optional for all Muslims
B) It is mandatory for all Muslims who are able to fast
C) Only women are required to fast
D) It is allowed only for men
What is “Zakat” in the context of Islamic law?
A) A form of prayer
B) A form of fasting
C) A charity tax required to be paid by Muslims
D) A pilgrimage to Mecca
What does Shariah law say about inheritance?
A) Inheritance is distributed based on the individual’s will
B) Inheritance is strictly divided according to fixed shares for relatives
C) Only male heirs can inherit property
D) Inheritance laws are flexible and vary by country
What does the concept of “Ijtihad” mean in Islamic law?
A) The interpretation of the Quran without any context
B) The independent juristic reasoning to derive legal rulings
C) The process of collecting Hadiths
D) The fixed laws for all Muslims
What is the punishment for adultery (Zina) in Islamic law for unmarried individuals?
A) Flogging
B) Imprisonment
C) Stoning to death
D) Fines
What is the legal status of Shariah law in non-Muslim countries?
A) It is the sole law governing the country
B) It is applied to Muslims for personal matters only
C) It is strictly prohibited
D) It is used for all public matters
Which of the following is a part of the “Hudood” laws in Islamic law?
A) Laws governing trade
B) Laws governing personal injury
C) Laws related to crimes like theft and adultery
D) Laws for family matters
What is the ruling of Shariah on gambling (Maysir)?
A) It is permissible under certain conditions
B) It is prohibited
C) It is allowed for entertainment purposes
D) It is only prohibited for Muslims
What is the penalty for apostasy (Riddah) under traditional interpretations of Shariah law?
A) Flogging
B) Death penalty
C) Exile
D) Fines
