In the conventional four-source account of Sunni Muslim jurisprudence, which source refers to juristic…
Ijma denotes juristic consensus, and qiyas is reasoning by analogy. The Quran and Hadith form the other two sources in the conventional four-source account.
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In the conventional four-source account of Sunni Muslim jurisprudence, which source refers to juristic consensus?
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Correct answer C
Ijma denotes juristic consensus, and qiyas is reasoning by analogy.
The Quran and Hadith form the other two sources in the conventional four-source account.
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Option A
The Quran is the foundational revealed text.
Option B
Hadith reports transmit the sayings or practices of the Prophet.
Option C
Ijma denotes juristic consensus.
Option D
Qiyas denotes analogical reasoning.
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