Islamiat MCQ #16413

Which of the following best describes "Istishab" in Islamic jurisprudence?

Islamiat MCQ #16413

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following best describes "Istishab" in Islamic jurisprudence?

    • A) Scholarly preference overriding strict analogy
    • B) Public interest as a source of law
    • C) Custom as a supplementary legal source
    • D) Presumption of continuity — what was established remains until contrary evidence

    Answer: Presumption of continuity — what was established remains until contrary evidence

    Explanation: Istishab (presumption of continuity) is a principle used in all four schools which presumes that an established legal state continues until there is evidence of change. For example, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and a marriage is presumed valid until proven otherwise.