Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
What is Qiyas known for?
- A. Islamic etiquette and good manners governing personal and social conduct
- B. Analogical reasoning used by jurists to extend an existing Islamic ruling to a new, comparable situation ✓
- C. One of the four major Sunni schools of jurisprudence, founded by Imam Malik ibn Anas and drawing heavily on the practice of the people of Medina
- D. The concept of asceticism or voluntary detachment from worldly materialism in Islam
Correct answer
B. Analogical reasoning used by jurists to extend an existing Islamic ruling to a new, comparable situation
Explanation
'Qiyas' refers to analogical reasoning used by jurists to extend an existing Islamic ruling to a new, comparable situation.