Actualization (Taf�il) of the Higher Purposes (Maqasid) of Shariah, ,

Author

Mohammad Hashim Kamali

Year

2020

Publisher

International Institute of Islamic Thought

Language

English

Pages

ISBN

978-1-56564-999-6

Link

Last Update

26-Mar-2026

Keywords

Religion

Description

The higher purposes, or maqāṣid, of Shariʿah are applied and actualized through their means (wasā’il). Since the maqāṣid are not applied directly, they are usually a step further removed from actual practice. For the maqāṣid to be actualized, the first step would naturally be to identify the maqṣad one is having in mind. This would give rise, in turn, to a question as to how is the maqṣad or purpose of Shariʿah actually identified, and which method, if any, is used toward that end. The maqāṣid are divided into several types. According to one of its classifications, they are divided...