The Debate on Islamic Law in Modern Legal Systems MCQs with Answer
Islamic law is primarily derived from:
A) The Constitution of the UN
B) The Quran and Sunnah
C) Modern legal textbooks
D) The opinions of scholars alone
Which legal system is most influenced by Islamic law?
A) Common law
B) Civil law
C) Sharia law
D) Socialist law
What is the main challenge in implementing Islamic law in modern legal systems?
A) Differences in interpretation
B) Complete rejection by all governments
C) Lack of historical reference
D) Limited academic research
Which country applies Islamic law as its primary legal system?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) France
C) Japan
D) Canada
Islamic law primarily covers:
A) Only family matters
B) Only financial matters
C) A broad range of civil, criminal, and personal issues
D) Only political governance
In a secular legal system, Islamic law is often:
A) Completely ignored
B) Incorporated in personal or family matters
C) The main source of law
D) Replaced with canon law
Which Islamic legal school is widely followed in South Asia?
A) Hanbali
B) Hanafi
C) Maliki
D) Ja’fari
Which principle of Islamic law ensures justice in business transactions?
A) Riba (Usury)
B) Zakat (Charity)
C) Gharar (Uncertainty)
D) Fair trade and contract enforcement
Islamic criminal law includes which of the following punishments?
A) Hudood penalties
B) Only imprisonment
C) Only fines
D) No punishments
What is a major difference between Islamic and secular legal systems?
A) Islamic law is based on divine revelation
B) Secular law is based on religious scriptures
C) Islamic law does not consider moral issues
D) Secular law is unchangeable
Which document serves as the constitution in Islamic governance?
A) The United Nations Charter
B) The Magna Carta
C) The Quran
D) The European Convention on Human Rights
Which modern legal concept is similar to Qiyas (analogy) in Islamic law?
A) Judicial precedent
B) Statutory interpretation
C) Diplomatic immunity
D) International treaties
Which of the following Islamic legal sources is based on scholarly consensus?
A) Sunnah
B) Ijma
C) Qiyas
D) Hadith
Which system allows for partial application of Islamic law in certain legal matters?
A) Secular legal system
B) Theocratic system
C) Hybrid legal system
D) Military dictatorship
Which financial practice is prohibited under Islamic law?
A) Charging interest on loans (Riba)
B) Buying and selling goods
C) Investing in businesses
D) Saving money
Which region has countries that follow both secular and Islamic legal systems?
A) South America
B) Europe
C) The Middle East
D) East Asia
Which Islamic legal term refers to independent reasoning?
A) Fiqh
B) Ijtihad
C) Hadith
D) Sunnah
The Islamic principle of Maslaha refers to:
A) Public interest and welfare
B) Strict legal rulings
C) A criminal penalty
D) A form of tax
How does Islamic law address environmental protection?
A) By encouraging wasteful use of resources
B) By promoting responsible stewardship of nature
C) By discouraging economic development
D) By focusing only on human rights
Which concept in Islamic law ensures contracts are free from deception?
A) Riba
B) Gharar
C) Zakat
D) Hudood
Which legal tradition heavily influenced early Islamic law?
A) Roman law
B) English common law
C) Soviet law
D) Chinese legalism
Which area of modern law has seen growing Islamic finance regulations?
A) International trade
B) Banking and investment
C) Maritime law
D) Immigration law
Which Islamic practice is a form of mandatory charity?
A) Hajj
B) Zakat
C) Fasting
D) Jihad
How does Islamic law handle disputes between people?
A) Through arbitration and mediation
B) By ignoring personal issues
C) By only relying on state laws
D) Through military intervention
Which of the following laws is NOT included in Islamic jurisprudence?
A) Criminal law
B) Family law
C) Labor law
D) Space law
Which legal body interprets Islamic law in many Muslim-majority countries?
A) Supreme Court
B) Sharia Council
C) Military Tribunal
D) Congress
Which Islamic ruling focuses on fairness in business transactions?
A) Riba
B) Mudarabah
C) Sadaqah
D) Ijtihad
What is the role of Muftis in Islamic law?
A) To issue legal opinions (fatwas)
B) To create government policies
C) To enforce criminal laws
D) To amend international treaties
Which international human rights issue is often debated concerning Islamic law?
A) Freedom of speech
B) Space exploration
C) Internet governance
D) Artificial intelligence
How can Islamic law coexist with modern legal systems?
A) Through legal pluralism and reforms
B) By eliminating all other legal systems
C) By ignoring historical contexts
D) By avoiding new interpretations