The classical Sunni concept of ahl al-hall wa al-aqd refers to people who:
Correct answer: B. Select or ratify the political leader
- A. Interpret revelation independently of legal schools
- B. Select or ratify the political leader
- C. Collect taxes from agricultural land
- D. Command the army during defensive wars
Explanation
Ahl al-hall wa al-aqd means influential persons who can make or implement important political decisions, especially selecting or recognizing the imam. The term does not refer specifically to jurists, tax officials, or military commanders.
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