Ijma in Muslim Law

Description: 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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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.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

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.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ijma must be unanimous in order to be valid. This means that all of the members of the Muslim community must agree on the point of law in question.

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.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are three main types of Ijma: Ijma al-sahaba (the consensus of the Companions of the Prophet), Ijma al-tabi'un (the consensus of the Followers of the Companions), and Ijma al-umma (the consensus of the entire Muslim community).

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.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ijma is one of the four sources of Islamic law, along with the Quran, Sunnah, and Qiyas. It is used to supplement the Quran and Sunnah, and to interpret their meaning.

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 Yes, if the ruling is no longer applicable to the current times.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.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ijma cannot be used to change a ruling of the Quran or Sunnah. It can only be used to supplement the Quran and Sunnah, and to interpret their meaning.

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.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many examples of Ijma in Muslim law. Some of the most well-known examples include the consensus that the five daily prayers are obligatory, the consensus that the month of Ramadan is a time of fasting, and the consensus that the pilgrimage to Mecca is a duty for all Muslims.

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.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ijma is of equal importance to the Quran and Sunnah. It is one of the four sources of Islamic law, and it is used to supplement the Quran and Sunnah, and to interpret their meaning.

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.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of criticisms of Ijma. Some critics argue that it is too subjective, and that it is too easily manipulated by those in power. Others argue that it is not always unanimous, and that it can therefore be difficult to determine what the consensus actually is.

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.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The criticisms of Ijma can be addressed by developing a more objective method for determining consensus, by making it more difficult for those in power to manipulate Ijma, and by encouraging greater participation in the process of Ijma.

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.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ijma is likely to continue to be an important source of Islamic law for the foreseeable future. It is a well-established tradition, and it is supported by a large body of scholarship. However, it is possible that Ijma will become less important as other sources of Islamic law, such as the Quran and Sunnah, become more widely accepted.

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