Islamiat MCQ #692

The legal concept of "Hiyal" (singular: Hila) refers to:

Islamiat MCQ #692

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The legal concept of "Hiyal" (singular: Hila) refers to:

    • A) Recommended actions
    • B) Prohibited actions
    • C) Legal stratagems or devices to circumvent a ruling
    • D) Contracts

    Answer: Legal stratagems or devices to circumvent a ruling

    Explanation: "Hiyal" (legal stratagems) are juristic devices used to formally comply with the letter of Islamic law while circumventing its spirit; they are permitted by some Hanafi jurists but condemned by Maliki and Hanbali scholars.