Islamic Law (Shari'ah)
GCE Islamic Religious Studies

12 Islamic Law (Shari'ah) practice questions covering everything you need for GCE.

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Sample Islamic Law (Shari'ah) questions

Q12021· MEDIUM

a) Define Shari'ah as used in Islamic Law. (3 marks) b) Identify and explain FOUR primary sources of Islamic Law (Shari'ah). (8 marks) c) State TWO importance of Shari'ah to the Muslim community. (4 m…

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Q22022· HARD

a) Explain the term 'Ijtihad' as used in Islamic jurisprudence. (3 marks) b) Describe THREE conditions that must be met by a scholar before he can practise Ijtihad. (6 marks) c) Discuss THREE ways in …

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Q32021· EASY

The Arabic term 'Shari'ah' literally means

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Q42023· EASY

Which of the following is the PRIMARY source of Islamic Law?

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Q52021· MEDIUM

In Islamic jurisprudence, an act described as 'Makruh' is one that is

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Q62020· MEDIUM

The principle of 'Qiyas' in Islamic Law involves

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Q72020· HARD

Under Islamic inheritance law, a deceased Muslim man leaves behind a wife, a son, and a daughter. Which of the following correctly describes the wife's share of the estate?

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Q82019· MEDIUM

The concept of 'Ijma'' as a source of Islamic Law refers to

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Q92023· EASY

Which school of Islamic jurisprudence was founded by Imam Malik ibn Anas and is widely followed in West Africa, including Nigeria?

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Q102021· MEDIUM

In Islamic criminal law, the punishment prescribed specifically by the Qur'an or Sunnah for certain offences is known as

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Q112021· HARD

A Muslim man dies leaving an estate worth ₦480,000. He is survived by only his mother and his wife and has no children or father. What is the mother's share of the estate?

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Q122022· MEDIUM

Which of the following BEST describes the role of 'Ijtihad' in Islamic Law?

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