Ibn-e-Rushd's Methodology in Comparative Jurisprudence: An Analytical Study of Bidāyat al-Mujtahid

ابن رشد كا فقہ المقارن ميں منہج:بدایۃ المجتہد كا تجزياتى مطالعہ

Authors

  • Ayesha Maqbool Lecturer (Islamic Studies), Government Girls Associate College, 97/Rb Johal, Faisalabad.
  • Dr. Hafiz Usman Ahmad Assistant Professor, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Keywords:

Fiqh al-Muqārin, Bidāyat al-Mujtahid, Ibn Rushd, Jurisprudence, Methodology

Abstract

Fiqh, serving as the ethical and legal framework of Islamic life, has long guided Muslim communities. In the mid-20th century, a collective endeavour emerged aimed at addressing contemporary challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah. This movement emphasized the importance of transcending individual jurisprudential schools of thought in favour of a unified, collective approach to problem-solving. Central to this paradigm shift was the concept of Fiqh al-Muqārin, or comparative jurisprudence. Across the Islamic world, jurisprudential opinions and principles of Ijtihād (independent legal reasoning) exhibit remarkable uniformity. Ibn-e-Rushd, in his seminal work "Bidāyat al-Mujtahid," elucidated a straightforward method for employing preference in legal matters based on clear arguments. His contributions not only enhanced the stature of jurisprudential discourse but also facilitated access to the decision-making processes rooted in Qur’ānic and Ḥadīth sources. This article delves into Ibn-e-Rushd's strategies and methodologies in the realm of comparative jurisprudence, offering a comprehensive analysis of his approach. Employing both exploratory and analytical methodologies, this research aims to provide insights into Ibn-e-Rushd's enduring influence on Islamic legal thought and his contributions to the development of jurisprudential discourse.

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Published

04-04-2024

How to Cite

Ayesha Maqbool, & Dr. Hafiz Usman Ahmad. (2024). Ibn-e-Rushd’s Methodology in Comparative Jurisprudence: An Analytical Study of Bidāyat al-Mujtahid: ابن رشد كا فقہ المقارن ميں منہج:بدایۃ المجتہد كا تجزياتى مطالعہ. Al-Mithaq ( Research Journal of Islamic Theology), 3(01), 33–40. Retrieved from https://almithaqjournal.org/index.php/home/article/view/68