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

• 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

• 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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Explanation

• Musaharat (Affinity): Relations established through marriage (e.g., mother-in-law, son-in-law, stepchildren).
• Hadanat (Custody): The right and duty to look after a child, especially after a divorce.
• Qurabat (Kinship): Relatives, generally by blood.
• Silah Rehmi (Kindness to Relatives): The Islamic duty of maintaining good ties with kin

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Explanation

• An irrevocable divorce (Talaq-e-Bain) is the divorce in which a husband loses the right to ruju (reconcile/take back)
• His wife during the iddah (waiting) period

Additional information

• Raj’i (Talaq-i-Rajaee): This is a revocable divorce, where the husband has the right to Ruju during the iddah period.
• Ahsan: This is the most laudable form of Rajaee (revocable) divorce.
• Bid’at (Talaq-e-Biddat): Often, this refers to triple talaq, which makes the divorce immediately irrevocable

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Explanation

In Islamic jurisprudence, the sources of Islamic law are:

1. Quran (the holy book of Islam)
2. Hadith (the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad)
3. Ijma (the consensus of the Muslim community)
4. Qiyas (analogy or reasoning)

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