Qawa’id al-Fiqhiyyah are a set of universally applied principles to Islamic Law. They especially come in handy when dealing with unprecedented matters. History of the Maxims These Islamic legal maxims were not formulated at once. The conceptual underpinnings of these maxims and their definitions developed gradually when jurisprudence blossomed at the hands of leading jurists…Continue reading An Overview of Islamic Legal Maxims
Category: Fiqh
The Beard in Islam
Keeping the Beard The beard is associated with the devout Muslim male, but what are the proofs for it, what do the four schools say about it and what is the ruling for the one who doesn’t keep it? The Evidence The primary evidence used, as in Sahih Bukhari, is narrated by ibn `Umar رضي…Continue reading The Beard in Islam
The Ruling of Abortion in Islam
Abortion is the removal of a foetus from the womb; either by consuming certain drugs or by emptying the womb through the process of suction. This ethical issue is continuously debated around the world where some people edge towards pro-life and others pro-choice however Islam has its own ruling on this Issue. There have been…Continue reading The Ruling of Abortion in Islam
How to Study the Hanafi Madhab
The Hanafi madhab is the largest school of Islamic Jurisprudence. Let’s look at what one needs to study to understand the Madhab. I’ve included history and Usool, as well as the Fiqh itself. It’s far more beneficial if one knows Arabic, as most books comes with commentary, and the snippets of knowledge are always beneficial.…Continue reading How to Study the Hanafi Madhab
The Various Schools of Law in Islam
A drawing of the different schools of law (maḏhhab) in Islam (both current and extinct) and how they all connect to the šhariʽah and are therefore all equal. It was drawn by Shaykh Ali al-Khawwas (may Allah be pleased with him). These schools are (clockwise): – The school of ʽĀʾišhah رضی اللہ عنھا – The…Continue reading The Various Schools of Law in Islam