Principles Of Islamic Jurisprudence
Principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usool al-fiqh) is a subject that provides a critical analysis of the sources and principles that Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) is built upon.
Traditionally four main sources are analysed along with a number of secondary sources and principles.
The main subject areas of discussion comprise:
- General evidences and principles (adillah ijmalliya wa al-qawaid)
- Resolution of conflict and discrepancy (ta'adal wa tarjeeh)
- Determination of rules and adoption/emulation of rules (ijtihad wa taqlid)
- Islamic Law (hukm shari)
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