FatwaFederal TerritoriesLegal Theory & Methodology
IRSYAD USUL FIQH SIRI KE-6: PERBEZAAN DI ANTARA USUL FEQH DAN KAEDAH FEQH
What is the difference between usul al-fiqh and fiqh maxims?
Short answer
Usul al-fiqh is the discipline concerned with general evidences of fiqh, the methods of deriving rulings from them, and the state of the mujtahid.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad Usul al-Fiqh
- Topic
- Legal Theory & Methodology
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Usul al-fiqh is the discipline concerned with general evidences of fiqh, the methods of deriving rulings from them, and the state of the mujtahid. Fiqh maxims are general rules, either comprehensive or holding for the most part, from which the rulings of related branch issues are known. They differ in that usul al-fiqh focuses on evidences and rulings, while fiqh maxims centre on the actions of the mukallaf. Most usul discussions also do not directly serve the wisdom behind legislation, whereas fiqh maxims help reveal the wisdom of rulings and serve the objectives of sharia.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pertama: Usul feqh sebagaimana yang kami sebutkan di dalam definisinya di atas adalah merupakan dalil-dalil umum. Manakala kaedah feqh pula diibaratkan sebagai hukum-hakam yang bersifat umum.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD USUL FIQH SIRI KE-6: PERBEZAAN DI ANTARA USUL FEQH DAN KAEDAH FEQH”, 5 December 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-usul-fiqh/1403-irsyad-usul-fiqh-siri-ke-6-perbezaan-di-antara-usul-feqh-dan-kaedah-feqh. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/difference-between-usul-fiqh-and-fiqh-maxims/