A Discourse on Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya as Political Principles for Evidence in Islamic Jurisprudence

This article highlights objectives, missions and the significance of Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya (the knowledge of Islamic legal maxims). The principles of Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya transcend madhhabs (schools of thought) and provide a framework for guiding human behavior and actions in accordance with Islamic law. The objectives of Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya include understanding the divine intent, guiding human behavior, and promoting social justice. The missions of Qawa'id Al-Fiqhiyya encompass facilitating the process of independent reasoning (Ijtihad), unifying jurisprudential opinions, and adapting to changing circumstances. The article highlights objectives, missions and the significance of Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya in understanding the essence of Islamic law and its application in various aspects of life. The article also explores the classification of Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya into three categories: universal principles, principles applicable to multiple areas of Fiqh, and principles specific to particular areas of Fiqh. Furthermore, it discusses the role of Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyya as supplementary proofs of Fiqh and their potential use as persuasive evidence in Islamic jurisprudence. In conclusion, Qawa'id Al-Fiqhiyya plays a vital role in understanding the essence of Islamic law and its application in various aspects of life.