Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

Name: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
Author: Mohammad Hashim Kamali
ISBN: 0946621829

by Mohammad Hashim Kamali

Ages 18+ · Adults Fiqh & Daily Practice

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Kamali's standard textbook on usul al-fiqh — how Islamic rulings are derived from the Quran and Sunnah.

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Professor Mohammad Hashim Kamali's Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence is the most widely used English textbook on usul al-fiqh, the theory behind Islamic law.

It explains the sources of law — Quran, Sunnah, consensus and analogy — and the methods of interpretation, along with concepts such as public interest, custom and juristic preference. The third edition is revised and expanded.

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Sources of Islamic law
Rules of interpretation
Consensus and analogy
Public interest and custom
University-level textbook

Why we recommend it

How do scholars derive rulings from the Quran and Sunnah? Professor Kamali's textbook explains the sources of law and the methods of interpretation clearly and thoroughly. It is the standard English work on usul al-fiqh, used in universities worldwide, and essential for serious students.

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