Core Ethical Teachings Flashcards
Sharia law
Code of laws Muslims follows
The process of examining ethical issues
Islamic jurisprudence
What is the aim of Islamic juriceprudence
Whether an act is halal or haram
Four sources of authority
The quran
The Hadith
Ijma
Qiyas
Quran
Most important source of ethical teachings
It is the literal words of Allah it’s authority can’t be contested
The Hadith
Sunnah the way of life of prophet Muhammad
Ijma
Muslims scholars and religious leaders coming to a shared decision on an ethical problem
Qiyas
Use of analogical reasoning to provide answers that aren’t defined by the Quran or sunnah
Allah has control over life and death
Quran 3:156
“It is Allah that gives life and death”
Eg uthanasia is haram
Human life is sacred as it has been granted by Allah
Quaran 6:151 “ take not life which Allah made sacred otherwise than in the course of justice”
Eg murder, abortion or suicide is haram
Allah is the creator and a owner of all life
Quaran 4:126 “ to god belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth”
Eg enivironmentak ethical issues like climate change
