THEORY OF MASLIHAH AND MAFSIDAH: A CRITICAL STUDY OF IBN ASHUR AND ALLAL FASI’S THOUGHTS

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Gujrat. Pakistan
  • Noshaba Khokhar PhD Schoar, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Gujrat. Pakistan

Abstract

Understanding  the  concept  of  Masliha  and  Mafsida  is  very important  in  Islamic  Usul  al-Fiqh  and  Maqasid  al-shariah . These concepts are the backbone of  the  process  of  Ijtihad. Prominent  Maqasidi  scholars  Ibn-e-Ashur  and  Alal  Fassi  discussed  the  theory  of  Maslihah   and  Mafsidah   in  detail   and  presented  its  new  dimensions  with  a  deep  understanding  of  Islamic  Usul  al-Fiqh  and  Maqasid  al-sharih. What are the differences of their discourses? This  article  is  written  to  make  a comparative  study  of  their  theories  of  maslihat  and  mafsidat   to  understand  the  differences of  opinions. It will be useful for Ijtihad  and  its  consequences  in the   present  era.

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Published

2021-03-06

How to Cite

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, & Noshaba Khokhar. (2021). THEORY OF MASLIHAH AND MAFSIDAH: A CRITICAL STUDY OF IBN ASHUR AND ALLAL FASI’S THOUGHTS. Zia E Tahqeeq, 10(20), 24-41. Retrieved from //ziaetahqeeq.gcuf.edu.pk/index.php/ziaetahqeeq/article/view/20