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The principle of 'Masalih Mursalah' (unrestricted public interests) is a distinctive feature often associated with which school of thought, allowing for rulings based on what is beneficial for the community even if not explicitly mentioned in texts, provided it does not contradict Islamic principles?

A) Hanafi School
B) Maliki School
C) Shafi'i School
D) Hanbali School

Explanation

The Maliki school places significant emphasis on 'Masalih Mursalah', which allows jurists to derive rulings based on unrestricted public interests that are not explicitly addressed by the Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, or Qiyas, provided they do not contradict fundamental Islamic principles.

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