QIYAS


Meaning of QIYAS in English

Ability to be contrasted, comparability.

Qiyas is the fourth source of fiqh in Sunnism but not accepted by the Shi'is; instead the latter employ 'aql' or 'reason'. This is one of the main differences in usul al-fiqh between Sunnis and Shi'is.

Advanced Islamic English dictionary.      Расширенный исламский словарь английского языка.