Maqasid al-Shari’ah: Principles, Evidences, and Contemporary Applications in Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah Jurisprudence - Methodological Foundations and Contemporary Applications of Islamic Jurisprudence According to the Qur’an, Sunnah, ... #961868

This seminal work by Iliyasa Hamza Maulana serves as a definitive methodological bridge between the timeless objectives of Divine Law and the complex exigencies of the modern era. Rooted firmly in the soil of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, the text avoids the pitfalls of modernistic "utility-based" interpretations, instead anchoring the Maqāṣid (Objectives) within the rigorous framework of Uṣūl al-Fiqh (Legal Theory) as understood by the Salaf al-Ṣāliḥ.
Theological & Jurisprudential Foundations
The author meticulously reconstructs the hierarchy of Sharia objectives, drawing heavily from the monumental contributions of the giants of Sunni jurisprudence:

• The Nexus of Revelation and Reason: Following the tradition of Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah, the book demonstrates that authentic Maqāṣid are not external to the text but are immanent within the Qur’an and Sunnah. It upholds the principle that "Justice is the purpose of the Law," while maintaining that true justice is only defined by the Lawgiver.
• Methodological Rigor: Utilizing the structural clarity of Ibn Qudāmah’s Rawḍat al-Nāẓir, the author outlines the ḍawābiṭ (legal constraints) that prevent the Maqāṣid from becoming a tool for legal antinomianism.
• The Preservation of the Five Essentials: The work revitalizes the classical framework of preserving Religion, Life, Intellect, Lineage, and Wealth, applying them to 21st-century dilemmas such as bioethics, digital finance, and minority jurisprudence.

Contemporary Application: Fiqh al-Wāqi‘
Unlike purely theoretical treatises, this work provides a methodological toolkit for the contemporary jurist. It addresses:

• The Jurisprudence of Minorities: Navigating Islamic life in Western secular contexts without compromising foundational orthodoxies.
• Navigating 'Nawāzil' (Contemporary Calamities): Applying the Maqāṣid to resolve unprecedented legal issues where direct classical precedent may seem absent.
• The Best Generation Jurisprudence: Ensuring that every "application" remains tethered to the understanding of the Sahabah and the Tabi'un, ensuring a chain of continuity (Isnad) in thought and practice.

Scholarly Acclaim
"A masterful synthesis that defends the tradition while speaking to the present. Maulana has produced a work that would find favor in the halls of Al-Azhar, the circles of Madinah, and the classrooms of the West alike."
This volume is an indispensable resource for scholars, students of knowledge, and any Muslim seeking to understand how the Wisdom of the Creator manifests through the Laws of the Sharia to bring benefit (Maṣlaḥah) to mankind in both worlds.