Al-Burhan fi Usul al-Fiqh

البرهان في أصول الفقه

By Imam al-Juwayni 478h (1085 CE) 2 volumes

A masterwork of Shafi'i legal theory by al-Ghazali's teacher, Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni. Known for its depth and originality, this work introduced new approaches to legal reasoning including early discussions of maqasid (objectives) of Islamic law that influenced later scholars like ash-Shatibi.

Table of Contents

INTRO Introduction 1 Al-Juwayni: Imam al-Haramayn and the Ash'ari Tradition 2 Al-Burhan: Scale, Structure, and Philosophical Ambition 3 Key Contributions: Rationalism in Service of the Law 4 Al-Ghazali's Debt and the Work's Lasting Influence 5 Studying Al-Burhan: A Demanding but Rewarding Text

Details

Category
Usul al-Fiqh
Madhab
shafii
Subject
usul fiqh
Original Language
ar
Available In
ar
Written
478h (1085 CE)
Author Died
478h
Volumes
2

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