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Title: Analytical Review of Halal and Haram Food in the Light of Islamic Legal Maxims (Al-Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah)
Authors: Fariha Fatima, Salma Sattar
Journal: Ulum al-Sunnah
| Category | From | To |
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| Y | 2024-10-01 | 2025-12-31 |
Publisher: Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Language: English
Keywords: Legal Maxims of Islamic LawHalal and Haram FoodDietary Guidelines in Shari’ah
The question of Halal and Haram is the most pertinent element to determine the legitimacy of an act. The Muslims are obliged to ensure that their action must be in line with the teaching of Shari‘ah. One of the primary accomplishments of Islamic law is the development of Islamic legal maxims (Al-Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah) to formulate rules in the significant matter of halal and haram actions. A descriptive and analytical methodology will be utilized in this research. The present work aims to explore the principles of permissibility and prohibition of food in the light of Islamic legal maxims. The role of Islamic legal maxims will be highlighted in the domain of halal and haram food. It will be discussed that how legal maxims of Islamic law are compatible with the Qur’anic injunctions and Prophetic Traditions to develop the legal rulings regarding the issues of halal and haram food in contemporary era.
To explore the principles of permissibility and prohibition of food in light of Islamic legal maxims and to highlight the role of these maxims in addressing contemporary issues related to halal and haram food.
Study-based and descriptive approach with content analysis.
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The paper discusses various Islamic legal maxims and their application to food classification, including principles like "the initial presumption for all things is permissibility unless an evidence indicates prohibition," "certainty is not overruled by a doubt," and "every drink that causes intoxication is forbidden." It also explores scholarly views on different food categories and the role of legal maxims in resolving disputes.
Islamic legal maxims provide a framework for determining the permissibility and prohibition of food. These maxims are derived from the Quran and Sunnah and are compatible with contemporary challenges in food production and consumption.
Islamic legal maxims are crucial tools for understanding and applying Shari'ah principles to the complex issues of halal and haram food in the modern era, guiding scholars, researchers, and legislators.
1. Claim: Sheikh Mustafa Ahmad Zarqa defined Islamic legal maxims as "universal principles of Islamic law presented in a concise legal form, encompassing broad general rulings for cases falling within their scope."
Confirmation: This definition is presented in the text and attributed to Sheikh Mustafa Ahmad Zarqa.
2. Claim: The maxim "Every drink that causes intoxication is forbidden" is supported by a Hadith narrated from Hazrat Ayeshah.
Confirmation: The text cites Sahih Muslim, Hadith no. 4956, as the source for this Hadith.
3. Claim: The maxim "Necessity permits the prohibited" is supported by Quranic verse 2:173.
Confirmation: The text explicitly quotes Quran 2:173 as a source for this maxim.
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