How many principal schools of jurisprudence are traditionally recognised in Sunni Islam?
The four principal Sunni legal schools are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali.
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How many principal schools of jurisprudence are traditionally recognised in Sunni Islam?
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Correct answer B
The four principal Sunni legal schools are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali.
Option feedback
Option A
The conventional classification includes four schools.
Option B
Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali are the four principal schools.
Option C
The conventional classification distinguishes four schools.
Option D
The conventional classification includes four schools.
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