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المقاصد عند الإمام الشاطبي
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This book examines the theory of the higher objectives of Islamic law (maqasid al-shari‘a) as set out by Imam Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi (d. 790 AH / 1388 CE), the Andalusian jurist of Granada whose al-Muwafaqat established the maqasid…
الرد على المقاصديين
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This book replies to those who treat the objectives of the Shari‘a (maqasid) as a free-standing proof that can override the texts.
العذر بالجهل والتأويل
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This book examines the ruling on the ignorant and on one who errs by interpretation (ta'wil) among the people of the qibla: is someone who has testified to the two testimonies of faith excused when he is ignorant of a matter of…
نقض فقه الأقليات
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This book criticizes “minority jurisprudence” (fiqh al-aqalliyyat) on the grounds of method in the principles of jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh). The author argues that some of its fatwas stretched the meanings of public interest…
المصالح المرسلة
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This book examines unrestricted public interest (al-maslaha al-mursala) as a source of legislation.