WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2019 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A decision taken in the interest of the public becomes

A. Ijtihad
B. IstislahCorrect
C. Jihad
D. Urf

Explanation

Istislah is the act of making something (otherwise prohibited or undetermined) acceptable due to public interest/necessity within the community.

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