Islamiat MCQ #16381

What is "Qiyas" in Islamic jurisprudence?

Islamiat MCQ #16381

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is "Qiyas" in Islamic jurisprudence?

    • A) Scholarly consensus
    • B) Independent reasoning
    • C) Analogical reasoning applied to new cases
    • D) A binding legal opinion

    Answer: Analogical reasoning applied to new cases

    Explanation: Qiyas is the fourth source of Islamic law and refers to analogical reasoning — extending an existing Sharia ruling to a new case that shares the same effective cause (illa). For example, the prohibition of wine is extended to all intoxicants by analogy.