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
Tag: Shar’iah
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
The Shari’ah and the Rule of Law – Islamic Governance for the 21st Century
The year 2011 ended with an irreversibly changed Middle East where the hegemony of several dictators collapsed at the hands of their oppressed populations. The Syrian and Yemeni peoples' immense sacrifice and desire for change continue into 2012. There is little doubt that the world will further witness the collapse of other dictatorial regimes in … Continue reading The Shari’ah and the Rule of Law – Islamic Governance for the 21st Century