Category: Fiqh and its Principles

The science of Usul al-Fiqh elucidates that some ahadith are general and others are specific, some ahadith abrogate, while other ahadith have been abrogated and are no longer referred to as conclusive proof for the establishment of ahkam. The science also explains the exact meanings of certain language usages and styles, the context of certain verses and ahadith, as well as how the Qur’an relates to the Sunnah. All of this helps us to truly understand the Quran and Sunnah ... more

Ijtihad is closely associated with the aims and objectives of the Shari'ah (maqasid). When speaking about the conditions for making Ijtihad, Imam Al-Shatabi included at its forefront, "to be able to understand the goals of the Shari'ah in totality" ... more

Understanding Imam Ibn al Qayyim's Statement: "Islamic rulings change with changing customs" ... more