Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh
Furhan Zubairi
Paperback
9781677761937
This short book will provide a brief history of the development and codification of Uṣūl al-Fiqh. It will examine the primary and secondary sources of Islamic Law, legal rulings, how they are derived and function, as well as a brief overview of the rules of interpretation. The main objective of this booklet is to introduce readers to the study of Uṣūl as well as create a deeper sense of appreciation for fiqh.
Contents
1: Tools of Jurisprudence
2: History & Development
3: The Legal Ruling
4: Sources (Proofs) of Islamic Law
5: Al-Quran
6: The Sunnah
7: Consensus
8: Analogical Deduction
9: Juristic Preference
10: Public Interest
11: Societal Customs & Norms
12: Revealed Law of Those Before Us
13: Fatwa of a Companion
14: Blocking the Means
15: The Classification of Words with Respect to Scope
16: The Classification of Words with Respect to Usage
17: The Classification of Words with Respect to Clarity
18: The Classification of Words With Respect to Different Shades of Meanings
19: Differences of Opinion