Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
Choose the statement that best explains Mufti.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the statement that best explains Mufti.”
The accepted answer is C. An Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas. 'Mufti' refers to an Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas.
- A. God-consciousness or piety, a central Islamic concept encouraging mindfulness of Allah in all actions
Why not A: “God-consciousness or piety, a central Islamic concept encouraging mindfulness of Allah in all actions” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas. 'Mufti' refers to an Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas.
- B. Analogical reasoning used by jurists to extend an existing Islamic ruling to a new, comparable situation
Why not B: “Analogical reasoning used by jurists to extend an existing Islamic ruling to a new, comparable situation” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas. 'Mufti' refers to an Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas.
- C. An Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas ✓
- D. Backbiting, or speaking ill of a person in their absence, which is discouraged in Islamic ethics
Why not D: “Backbiting, or speaking ill of a person in their absence, which is discouraged in Islamic ethics” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas. 'Mufti' refers to an Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas.
Correct answer
C. An Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas
Explanation
'Mufti' refers to an Islamic scholar formally qualified to issue religious rulings known as fatwas.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
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