Maxims of Fiqh (Al-Qawaid Al-Fiqhiyyah)

Maxims of Fiqh (Al-Qawaid Al-Fiqhiyyah) provides a detailed study of the legal principles as presented by Shaykh ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ibn Nāṣir al-Saʿdī. It explores the foundational rules and maxims of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), offering a comprehensive understanding of their significance, historical development, and ongoing relevance in interpreting and applying Islamic law.

Taught by Shaykh Saeed Hassan, the course focuses on examining foundational texts in fiqh and uṣūl al-fiqh while developing critical thinking and application skills in Sharīʿah studies.

Students will learn:

• The core principles of qawāʿid al-fiqhiyyah and their role in Islamic jurisprudence

• How these maxims guide the application of fiqh in various legal and ethical issues

• The historical development of fiqh maxims and their relevance today

• How these principles help in deducing legal rulings from the Qurʾān and Sunnah

• Practical methods for applying Islamic legal principles to contemporary situations

• A deeper understanding of scholarly approaches within comparative fiqh

An essential course for students seeking to master the foundational rules of Islamic jurisprudence and their application in daily life.