Islamiat MCQ #16403

In Usul al-Fiqh, "Naskh" refers to:

Islamiat MCQ #16403

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In Usul al-Fiqh, "Naskh" refers to:

    • A) Abrogation of one Quranic verse or ruling by a later one
    • B) The consensus of scholars on an abrogated ruling
    • C) Applying analogy to abrogate a Sunnah ruling
    • D) The chain of narration in hadith transmission

    Answer: Abrogation of one Quranic verse or ruling by a later one

    Explanation: Naskh (abrogation) is the Quranic and Fiqh principle by which a later revelation supersedes or cancels an earlier ruling on the same matter. Scholars of Usul al-Fiqh have identified various types of abrogation, including Quran abrogating Quran and Sunnah abrogating Sunnah.