Introduction to the book: The Objectives of Imam Al-Shatibi

The following is a translated article from Arabic that appeared in al-Waie Magazine. The book "The Objectives of Imam Al-Shatibi" has recently been published, authored by Professor Mahmoud Abdel Hadi Faour. Al-Waei Magazine offers its readers an introduction to this book, which it finds to be a serious, profound, and disciplined research into the principles … Continue reading Introduction to the book: The Objectives of Imam Al-Shatibi

Q&A: What the Shari’ah Kept Silent About Them

Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-RaheemQ&A: From Usul ul-Fiqh: What the Shari'ah Kept Silent About Them(Translated)To: Yahya Abu Zeinah========= Question: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, May Allah protect you our sheikh, help you to carry the trust, and support you with His near victory, with His (swt) permission. First of all, I apologize for the many questions … Continue reading Q&A: What the Shari’ah Kept Silent About Them

Understanding Maqaasid al-Ahkaam ash-Shar’iah

Allah (swt) sent Muhammad (saw) with the Islamic Sharee’ah as a mercy for mankind. He (swt) said: وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds” {Al-Anbiyaa’ : 107} And Allah Ta’Aalaa said: وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ مَا هُوَ شِفَاءٌ وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۙ وَلَا يَزِيدُ الظَّالِمِينَ … Continue reading Understanding Maqaasid al-Ahkaam ash-Shar’iah