Qadi

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Qadi known for?Upholds justice, social order, and community welfare through legal and administrative oversight
2. What is the judicial role?Magistrate or judge of a Sharia court, applying Islamic jurisprudence
3. What is the extrajudicial functions?Mediation, guardianship over orphans and minors, supervision and auditing of public works
4. Why do qadis act as mediators?Qadis help people talk and find solutions before a case goes to court. This keeps the community peaceful and saves time.
5. How does a qadi protect orphans?When a child has no parents, a qadi can become a legal guardian. They look after the child's safety, property, and inheritance.

Qadi: An Islamic judge who presides over Sharia courts and performs various judicial and administrative functions.
Sharia Court: A judicial body that adjudicates cases based on Islamic law, derived from the Quran and Sunnah.
Extrajudicial Functions: Duties performed by a judge or magistrate that fall outside the typical scope of court proceedings.
Guardianship: The legal right and responsibility to care for and make decisions on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person.