Scope of Islamic Law
Nov 02
Question – What is Islamic Law composed of?
- Shariah:
- Quran
- Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad
- Sunnah, literally means path.
- The Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad consists of his sayings, actions, approval and disapprovals.
- Fiqh:
- Collection of juridical opinions given by various jurists as they pondered over the day-to-day application of Shariah
- Fatwa:
- Legal opinions (typically non-binding) issued by qualified jurists.
- Usually provided as an answer to a specific question.