Explanation

• Nationality is not one of the five essential protections in Maqasid al-Shariah.

There are Five Essential Protections (Maqasid al-Shariah):

• Protection of Religion (Hifz al-Din)
• Protection of Life (Hifz al-Nafs)
• Protection of Intellect (Hifz al-Aql)
• Protection of Lineage (Hifz al-Nasl)
• Protection of Wealth (Hifz al-Mal)

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Explanation

• Imam Ghazali was a famous Muslim philosopher, theologian, jurist, and mystic (Sufi).
• Full Name: Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali
• Born: c. 1058 AD, Tus, Iran
• Died: 19 December 1111 AD (aged 52–53)
• Known As: Hujjat al-Islam (Proof of Islam)
• Famous Book: Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences)

Last verified on 19-07-2026

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Siha-e-Sitta (Sihah al-Sittah) are the six authentic books of Hadith in Sunni Islam.

1. Sahih al-Bukhari – Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari – 7,275 Ahadith.
2. Sahih Muslim – Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj – 9,200 Ahadith.
3. Sunan al-Nasa'i – Compiled by Imam al-Nasa'i – 5,270 Ahadith.
4. Sunan Abi Dawud – Compiled by Imam Abu Dawood – 4,800 Ahadith.
5. Jami' al-Tirmidhi – Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi – 3,956 Ahadith.
6. Sunan Ibn Majah – Compiled by Ibn Majah – 4,000 Ahadith.

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Explanation

• Musnad Ahmad is unique because it arranges Hadith according to the narrators (Sahaba/Companions).
• It was compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
• Hadith are grouped under each Companion’s name.
• It contains a large number of narrations.
• It includes both strong and weak Hadith for preservation.

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Explanation

• The Hadith “Innamal a‘malu bin-niyyat” is found at the beginning of Sahih Bukhari.
• It is the first Hadith in Imam Bukhari’s collection.
• It emphasizes that actions are judged by intentions.
• It is narrated by Hazrat Umar (RA).

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• Imam al-Shafi'i is credited with systematizing Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence).
• He developed a structured method to derive Islamic laws from Qur’an and Hadith.
• His work gave Islamic law a clear scientific framework.
• He lived during the early Abbasid period.
• His famous book is Al-Risalah, a foundation of Islamic legal theory.

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• The Real name of Shah Waliullah is Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He wrote 51 books.
• He was Born in 21 February 1703 in Phulat, Mughal Empire.
• He was died in 20 August 1762 (aged 59) Dehli, Mughal Empire.
• He was first time in history translated the Holy Quran into the Persian Language.
• He was born in the reign of Aurangzeb.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• Amal Ahl al-Madinah (عمل اہلِ مدینہ) means the practice of the people of Madinah.
• It is considered a strong source of Islamic law in Maliki Fiqh.
• Imam Malik preferred the traditions and practices of Madinah’s people.
• He considered Madinah as the city of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and a reliable source.

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• Masalih al-Mursalah (مصالح مرسلہ) means public interest or welfare not directly mentioned in Qur’an or Hadith.
• It is used to derive Islamic rulings based on benefit for society.
• The Maliki school of thought strongly accepts it as a source of Islamic law.
• It is used when no clear text (nass) is available.

Last verified on 18-05-2026