Fiqh and rulings
What does Qiyas mean?
قِيَاس
Qiyas
Analogy: extending a known ruling to a new case that shares its cause.
Qiyas explained
The Quran forbids wine; qiyas extends the ruling to every intoxicant because the cause, intoxication, is shared. It is the fourth source of law.
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Questions about Qiyas
What does Qiyas mean?
Qiyas (قِيَاس, Qiyas) means: Analogy: extending a known ruling to a new case that shares its cause.
How is Qiyas written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written قِيَاس and pronounced Qiyas.
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