About the book
The book examines the various opinions on the maqāṣid and the need to take a middle way position in understanding the holy scriptures, an understanding that is built on objective and sound bases and principles. Dr. Mohamed Salim el-Awa, in this opening lecture for the Centre for the Study of the Philosophy of Islamic Law, discusses how the “middle way” school of thought can play a role in guiding and developing contemporary Islamic intellectual thought and assisting in its renewal. He also details the role of maqāṣid in renewing ijtihād based on a number of holistic principles of the religion.
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The book examines the various opinions on the maqāṣid and the need to take a middle way position in understanding the holy scriptures, an understanding that is built on objective and sound bases and principles. Dr. Mohamed Salim el-Awa, in this opening lecture for the Centre for the Study of the Philosophy of Islamic Law, discusses how the “middle way” school of thought can play a role in guiding and developing contemporary Islamic intellectual thought and assisting in its renewal. He also details the role of maqāṣid in renewing ijtihād based on a number of holistic principles of the religion.
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What is The Role of the Objectives of Islamic Law in Contemporary Legislations about?
The book examines the various opinions on the maqāṣid and the need to take a middle way position in understanding the holy scriptures, an understanding that is built on objective and sound bases and principles. Dr. Mohamed Salim el-Awa, in this opening lecture for the Centre for the Study of the Philosophy of Islamic Law, discusses how the “middle way” school of thought can play a role in guiding and developing contemporary Islamic intellectual thought and assisting in its renewal. He also details the role of maqāṣid in renewing ijtihād based on a number of holistic principles of the religion.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Role of the Objectives of Islamic Law in Contemporary Legislations?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues > Systems of law > Systems of law: Islamic law
Where can I read a sample of The Role of the Objectives of Islamic Law in Contemporary Legislations?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781788146555
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Role of the Objectives of Islamic Law in Contemporary Legislations?
Mohamed Selim Elawa
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The Role of the Objectives of Islamic Law in Contemporary Legislations is available as paperback(ISBN 9781788146555)