2.3 - Early Islamic Scholars (8th–12th centuries CE)
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Who was Al-Farabi?
💡 Hint: Think of him as the 'Second Teacher' after Aristotle.
What does Sharia refer to?
💡 Hint: It serves as a legal framework in Islamic societies.
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What does Sharia primarily derive from?
💡 Hint: Recall the foundational texts of Islamic law.
True or False: Ijma signifies disagreement among scholars.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of Ijma in Islamic law.
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Evaluate how Al-Farabi's vision of the virtuous ruler compares with modern concepts of democratic leadership.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics that make a good leader in both contexts.
Critically assess the significance of consensus (Ijma) in modern legal systems compared to its role in Islamic governance.
💡 Hint: Think about how laws are created in democracies versus consensus-based systems.
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