This
inspiring collection of sacred maxims is drawn from the genre known in
Arabic as al-qawā‘id al-fiqhiyyah. These maxims are pithy sayings that
Islamic scholars use as a guide for Islamic practice in a wide range of
areas, from the rituals of worship to financial transactions. Though
technically translated as “legal maxims”, the array of topics these
maxims cover encompass the core ethical principles at the heart of the
Shariah. This latest instalment in the publishers Treasury Series in
Islamic Thought and Civilisation, will help deepen the understanding of
key aspects of Shariah in its legal and ethical dimensions.
Given its concision, each maxim is rich in meaning, and the
commentary provided by Dr Shahrul Hussain gives us a glimpse into the
maxim’s significance. The commentaries, written by a Western Islamic
scholar, bring out the relevance of each maxim to the English speaking
reader.
Synopsis : This beautiful collection discusses the legal and moral
implication of some fundamental Islamic principles. With an emphasis
upon literary quality, concision, and concentration of meaning, each
aphorism is full of value and significance and typifies the tradition of
qawa'id (legal maxims) in the Islamic intellectual sciences. A
commentary accompanies each maxim.
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