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Ijma in Muslim Law

Ijma is the consensus of the Muslim community on a point of law. It is one of the four sources of Islamic law, along with the Quran, Sunnah, and Qiyas. This quiz will test your knowledge of Ijma in Muslim law.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the definition of Ijma?

  1. The consensus of the Muslim community on a point of law.
  2. The opinion of a single Muslim scholar.
  3. The decision of a Muslim judge.
  4. The ruling of a Muslim ruler.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the conditions for Ijma to be valid?

  1. It must be unanimous.
  2. It must be reached by a majority of the Muslim community.
  3. It must be reached by a group of Muslim scholars.
  4. It must be reached by a group of Muslim judges.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the different types of Ijma?

  1. Ijma al-sahaba (the consensus of the Companions of the Prophet).
  2. Ijma al-tabi'un (the consensus of the Followers of the Companions).
  3. Ijma al-umma (the consensus of the entire Muslim community).
  4. All of the above.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of Ijma in Muslim law?

  1. It is one of the four sources of Islamic law.
  2. It is the most important source of Islamic law.
  3. It is only used to supplement the Quran and Sunnah.
  4. It is only used to interpret the Quran and Sunnah.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can Ijma be used to change a ruling of the Quran or Sunnah?

  1. Yes, if the ruling is no longer applicable to the current times.
  2. Yes, if the ruling is found to be unjust or oppressive.
  3. No, Ijma can only be used to supplement the Quran and Sunnah.
  4. No, Ijma can only be used to interpret the Quran and Sunnah.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some examples of Ijma in Muslim law?

  1. The consensus that the five daily prayers are obligatory.
  2. The consensus that the month of Ramadan is a time of fasting.
  3. The consensus that the pilgrimage to Mecca is a duty for all Muslims.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How does Ijma compare to the other sources of Islamic law?

  1. It is more important than the Quran and Sunnah.
  2. It is less important than the Quran and Sunnah.
  3. It is of equal importance to the Quran and Sunnah.
  4. It is only used to supplement the Quran and Sunnah.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the criticisms of Ijma?

  1. It is too subjective.
  2. It is too easily manipulated by those in power.
  3. It is not always unanimous.
  4. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can the criticisms of Ijma be addressed?

  1. By developing a more objective method for determining consensus.
  2. By making it more difficult for those in power to manipulate Ijma.
  3. By encouraging greater participation in the process of Ijma.
  4. All of the above.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of Ijma in Muslim law?

  1. It will continue to be an important source of Islamic law.
  2. It will become less important as other sources of Islamic law, such as the Quran and Sunnah, become more widely accepted.
  3. It will be replaced by a more objective method for determining consensus.
  4. It will be abolished altogether.
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