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 addressed in the Quran and Sunnah, based on shared underlying reasons.