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Qiyas is the fourth source of Islamic law that involves analogical reasoning. It is used when there is no direct ruling from the Quran or hadith on an issue. Jurists use logic and analogy to derive rulings from similar cases that are addressed in the primary sources. The majority of Sunni schools accept qiyas as a valid source, though there was early debate on its use. Different schools developed their own standards and principles for applying qiyas to ensure rulings are firmly rooted in the spirit of Islam
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- Areeba Khawer
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