Qiyas and Ijma
Qiyas and Ijma
Qiyas (analogy) and ijma (consensus of scholars) as methods of reaching rulings.
Learning objectives
- Explain the meaning of qiyas
- Explain ijma and its types
- Describe the conditions for qiyas
- Distinguish qiyas from ijtihad
Qiyas are a method that scholars use to establish new laws for a given issue based on already established laws. For example, if drinking alcohol is prohibited, qiyas can be used to prohibit other substances that make people intoxicated. Iqma implies the consensus of scholars at a given time on a given law. There are two main types of imams: the imams of the Persian era and the imamas of later scholars. The study of these sources helps us to understand that Islamic law has a clear and reasonable basis.
Comprehension quiz
What is qiyas?
What does ijma mean?
How is qiyas related to ijtihad?
What does qiyas require?
How should a Muslim approach legal rulings?