Palestinian president touring West Bank city of Hebron

What is the primary focus of the Maliki school of thought?

• Reliance on judicial discretion

• Focus on individual interpretation

• Emphasis on community consensus

• Strict adherence to the Quran

Which region is most associated with the Maliki school?

• Eastern Europe

• South Asia

• North Africa

• Middle East

What is a key characteristic of Maliki jurisprudence?

• Emphasis on philosophical reasoning

• Focus on prophetic traditions

• Use of local customs

• Literal interpretation of texts

How does the Maliki school view the role of community in decision-making?

• Community opinion is discouraged

• Community opinion is secondary

• Community consensus is crucial

• Community has no role

What modern implication does the Maliki school have?

• It is primarily a cultural phenomenon

• It influences contemporary legal systems

• It is only of historical interest

• It is no longer practiced