On this 6th of Sha’ban 1444, we continue our series of posts on #metafiqh in preparation for our introductory publication.
A madhhab is compromised of five levels of legal infrastructure.
1. Usūl 2. Fiqh 3. Fatwā 4. Qadā’ 5. Taqnīn
Level 1. Usūl
This is the evidenciary level of the madhhab’s infrastructure. It represents a heurmenutucal system through which revelatory texts are interpreted.
From such interpretations,
the following are derived:
a. creedal tenets
b. spiritual tenets
c. quranic exegesis
d. legal rulings
e. prophetic practice
The usūlī infrastructure of
the madhhab, although aimed particularly at the derivation of legal rulings, is an entire thought system compromising all these elements.
It is for this reason that each juristic school of thought is associated with an orthodox school of creed. Additionally, many Imāms who excelled in the foundations of law (usūl al-fiqh) also excelled in the foundations of theology (usūl al-dīn).…
The place of spiritual tenets in usūl is also critically important, although most often unpronounced.
In the pious period, the Imāms of fiqh were also spiritual exemplars.
While the four Imāms shared a common spiritual ethos, their fiqh exhibited ethical intradistinctions. The implications of spiritual ethics upon the sacred law is an important element of our metafiqh research. Through observation of the bidirectional influence of ethics and law…
Metafiqh provides a knowledge infrastructure through which a comprehensive conception of the madhhab may be formed and from which contemporary expansion is possible.
Metafiqh is innovative Tradition.
Fitra Foundation is committed to teaching Religion holistically in the context of
human spiritual health and
prophetic perfection.
Sayyida Nafīsa Seminary aims to train female juristic experts to meet contemporary challenges.
May Allah’s infinite peace & blessings be upon Rasūlullāh, his pure progeny & folk, along with his gleaming companions, illuminated inheritors, and all loyal followers until the Last Day.
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The following is an explanation of the positions of the four juristic schools on this issue as well as Fitra Foundation’s official position. In instances of exigency or preponderate benefit, we may take the stance of other juristic schools.
As we approach the holiest month of the Islamic year, we urge all mosques worldwide to harness the spiritual power of qunūt. We pray that, through the unification of believing hearts, turned toward God, in love and solidarity, divine mercy may descend upon the Earth.
On this first Friday of Sha’ban 1444, it is with gratitude to God that Fitra Foundation launches the first in a series of posts on #metafiqh in preparation for our introductory publication.
FIQH is deep understanding of Revelation.
فهم دقيق
1/
FIQH is judging by the scale of divine accountability and action based on sincerity and sound knowledge.
معرفة ما لك وعليك
2/
FIQH is intelligence bred of giving precedence to prophetic guidance over whim.
Allah’s infinite peace & blessings be upon Rasūlullāh, his pure progeny & folk, gleaming companions, illuminated inheritors, and all loyal followers until the Last Day.
The written version includes important commentary.
“Among the classical exegetes of the Qur’ān, the most censured form of interpretation is that which derives from capricious human impulse (hawā), for it yields a whimsical delusion of being upon guidance while, in actuality…
it is a form of self-confirmation. The objective of reflecting upon the Qur’ānic meanings is to reflect them in our own lives. This is fundamentally different than reflecting our lives (and selves) upon the Qur’ān...