Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
What does Imam Abu Yusuf refer to?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: What does Imam Abu Yusuf refer to? The correct choice is B. A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law
Why not A: “A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law” does not fit this question. The answer is A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.
- B. A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid ✓
- C. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Why not C: “A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections” does not fit this question. The answer is A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.
- D. A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius
Why not D: “A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius” does not fit this question. The answer is A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.
Correct answer
B. A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid
Explanation
A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid option B is the accepted answer to What does Imam Abu Yusuf refer to Option A A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law does not fit this question Option C A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah' one of the six major Sunni hadith collections does not fit this question Option D A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy mathematics and geography including an early estimate of the Earth's radius does not fit this question.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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