Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
Which of the following correctly describes Ibadat?
- A. Backbiting, or speaking ill of a person in their absence, which is discouraged in Islamic ethics
- B. An act that is permissible and religiously neutral, carrying neither reward nor sin
- C. A formal ruling or legal opinion on a point of Islamic law issued by a qualified scholar
- D. The branch of Islamic jurisprudence dealing with acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage ✓
Correct answer
D. The branch of Islamic jurisprudence dealing with acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage
Explanation
'Ibadat' refers to the branch of Islamic jurisprudence dealing with acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage.