Ijma Quotes & Sayings

It's lovely to get one successful show - the chances of finding a second one are not so hot. — Graham Norton

Washington, DC does not have to live with much of what they produce legislatively for us. — Rush Limbaugh

I drew the curtains to conceal the sight of my father's farewell; my spite was sharp as broken glass. — Angela Carter

As a legal text, the Qur'an reflects its origins in a tribal or clan-based society, particularly on issues concerning inheritance, male guardianship, the validity of a woman's testimony in court, and polygamy. This is even more obvious in the hadith, the compilation of sayings attributed to the Prophet or documenting his actions. This combination of the Qur'an and the example of Muhammad forms the basis of sharia. The derivation of these legal rules, known as fiqh, is the responsibility of Islamic jurists and takes place on the basis of ijma (consensus). When conflicts of interpretation arise, scholars consult the Qur'an and hadith. — Ayaan Hirsi Ali

There are four main sources of the Shari'a: the Koran, which is compiled of thousands of religious verses revealed by God through his Prophet, Mohammed; the Sunna, which are the traditions the Prophet addressed that are not recorded in the Koran; the Ijma, which are the perceptions of the Ulema, or religious scholars; and the Qiyas, which is a method whereby known jurists agree upon new legal principles. — Jean Sasson

My dear doctor, I am surprised to hear you say that I am coughing very badly, as I have been practising all night. — John Philpot Curran

When they say the sky's the limit to me that's really true — Michael Jackson

It's hard not to play golf that's up to Jack Nicklaus standards when you are Jack Nicklaus. — Jack Nicklaus