Four Principles The Religion Is Based Upon

Four Principles The Religion Is Based Upon, a concise text authored by Shaykh Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb, providing an introduction to four principles in fiqh. The matn focuses on essential principles in uṣūl al-fiqh and qawāʿid al-fiqhiyyah, offering students a foundational understanding of how rulings are derived from the Qurʾān and Sunnah.

Taught by Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson, the course helps students grasp key concepts that underpin the framework of Islamic law and provides a short yet impactful start for those beginning their journey in Islamic jurisprudence.

Students will learn:

• The foundational principles of uṣūl al-fiqh and their application in understanding Islamic rulings

• Key fiqh maxims and their relevance in deducing practical rulings from textual evidence

• How scholars derive rulings from the Qurʾān and Sunnah systematically

• The importance of understanding legal principles in building a sound Islamic worldview

• Practical examples of how these principles are applied in everyday life

An ideal course for anyone beginning their journey in Islamic jurisprudence and seeking to understand the framework of Islamic law.