Islamiat MCQ #16383

How many objectives (Maqasid) of Sharia are identified in classical Islamic jurisprudence?

Islamiat MCQ #16383

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How many objectives (Maqasid) of Sharia are identified in classical Islamic jurisprudence?

    • A) Three
    • B) Five
    • C) Six
    • D) Seven

    Answer: Five

    Explanation: Classical Islamic jurisprudence identifies five Maqasid al-Shariah (objectives of Sharia): protection of Din (religion), Nafs (life), Aql (intellect), Nasl (lineage/progeny), and Mal (property). This framework was systematized by Imam al-Ghazali and later by al-Shatibi.