Explanation

1. The Quran
2. The Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad SAW)
3. Ijma (consensus among Muslim jurists)
4. Qiyas (analogy)

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Explanation

• In Islamic inheritance law (Farāʾiḍ), a widow’s share depends on children.
• Widow (no children): 1/4
• Widow (with children): 1/8
• Husband (no children): 1/2
• Husband (with children): 1/4
• Mother (with children): 1/6
• This rule is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah An-Nisa 4:12).

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Explanation

• In Hanafi Fiqh, the Iddah after divorce is three menstrual cycles (Quru).
• It applies to women who experience menstruation.
• This ruling is based on the Qur'an (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:228).
• Widow: 4 months 10 days
• Pregnant woman: Until delivery
• No menstruation (young/old): 3 months
• Marriage not consummated: No Iddah

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Explanation

• In majority Islamic jurisprudence, three divorces in one sitting are counted as three talaqs.
• This makes the divorce final and irreversible (major separation).
• It is based on classical fiqh opinion of most scholars.
• Husband and wife cannot reconcile without Halala in such case.

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Explanation

• Baia’ Mudarabah is an Islamic financial contract.
• It is based on profit-sharing partnership.
• One party provides capital, the other manages business.
• Profit is shared according to agreed ratio.
• Loss is borne by the capital provider (if no negligence).

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Explanation

• Hijab order year: 4 A.H
• Related Surahs: An-Nur (24), Al-Ahzab (33)
• Main concept: Modesty and covering (Purdah)
• Purpose: Moral protection of society
• Revelation place: Madinah (Medinan verses)

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Explanation

• Luqta refers to lost or found property in Islamic law.
• It includes items that are found but belong to someone else.
• The finder must announce it and try to return it to the owner.

Additional information:

• Rikaz = buried treasure or hidden wealth found underground.
• Nafaqa = financial maintenance/support (e.g., for family).

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Explanation

• Zavil-fra-id are the heirs whose shares are fixed in Islamic inheritance.
• Their portions are clearly mentioned in the Qur’an.
• They receive inheritance first before other heirs.
• This system ensures fair and structured distribution of wealth.
• It is an important part of Islamic law (Faraid).

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Explanation

• In Islamic inheritance law (Faraid), the share of a wife depends on whether the husband leaves children or not.
• If the husband has children, the wife receives 1/8th of the property.
• If the husband has no children, the wife receives 1/4th of the property.
• This is based on the Quranic injunctions in Surah An-Nisa (4:12).
• Islamic law clearly outlines fixed shares for all heirs.

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Explanation

• Daraib: temporary, taxes imposed by Islamic governments in cases of emergency, such as famine, war
• Ushoor: A 10% tax on agricultural produce (or 5% on irrigated land) paid by Muslims.
• Khiraj: A land tax imposed on agricultural land, particularly on non-Muslim subjects.
• Khumus: A one-fifth (20%) tax on war spoils, mineral wealth, or treasure troves.

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