What is the term for analogical reasoning used to derive new rulings in Islamic law?
A
Ijma
B
Ijtihad
C
Qiyas
D
Fiqh
Correct Answer: Option C — Qiyas
Explanation:
Qiyas refers to analogical reasoning, whereby scholars derive rulings for new situations by comparing them to similar cases already addresse...
Qiyas refers to analogical reasoning, whereby scholars derive rulings for new situations by comparing them to similar cases already addressed in the Quran and Sunnah, based on shared underlying reasons.