Treatise on Maqasid al-Shariah

Shaikh Muhammad AL-Tahir ibn Ashur, the esteemed Zaytuna Imam and a leading Islamic scholar of the 20th century, offers a pioneering contribution with this English translation of his Treatise on Maqasid al-Shariah. Ibn Ashur revitalizes Islamic legal theory by presenting Maqasid as a foundation for reform, addressing sensitive aspects of the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) intentions behind his actions. He distinguishes between practices meant as enduring law and those intended for specific contexts like politics or conflict mediation. His introduction of modern concepts such as 'freedom of beliefs,' 'orderliness,' and 'equality' expands Maqasid, enabling Islamic law to meet contemporary challenges faced by Muslim communities worldwide.

Author Ibn Ashur