‘Urf: Custom (Article)

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Author: Mohammad Hashim Kamali

Excerpt: ‘Urf is applied in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, such as paying a portion of the mahr upfront when custom dictates it.

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3 questions
1. According to the supplied text, which statement best defines ‘urf in the Islamic legal context?
2. How does the article say legal authorities should treat a custom (‘urf) that conflicts with a clear naṣṣ (textual ruling)?
3. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between general (‘āmm) and special (khāṣṣ) ‘urf as presented in the notes?
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