Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
Which statement correctly explains Hanbali School?
- A. The Islamic virtue of patience and perseverance, especially in the face of hardship
- B. Backbiting, or speaking ill of a person in their absence, which is discouraged in Islamic ethics
- C. Independent legal reasoning exercised by a qualified scholar to arrive at a ruling on a matter not explicitly addressed in the primary texts
- D. One of the four major Sunni schools of jurisprudence, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal and known for close adherence to the Quran and hadith ✓
Correct answer
D. One of the four major Sunni schools of jurisprudence, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal and known for close adherence to the Quran and hadith
Explanation
'Hanbali School' refers to one of the four major Sunni schools of jurisprudence, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal and known for close adherence to the Quran and hadith.