Maqasud al-Shariah as Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach

In this pathbreaking study, Jasser Auda presents a systems approach to the philosophy and juridical theory of Islamic law based on its purposes, intents, and higher objectives (maqasid). For Islamic rulings to fulfill their original purposes of justice, freedom, rights, common good, and tolerance in today s context, Auda presents maqasid as the heart and the very philosophy of Islamic law. He also introduces a novel method for analysis and critique, one that utilizes relevant features from systems theory, such as, wholeness, multidimensionality, openness, and especially, purposefulness of systems. This book will benefit all those interested in the relationship between Islam and a wide variety of subjects, such as philosophy of law, morality, human rights, interfaith commonality, civil society, integration, development, feminism, modernism, postmodernism, systems theory, and culture. Maqasid al-Shartah as Philosophy of Islamic Law A Systems Approach contents List of Charts Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1 A Contemporary Perspective 2 Systems as Philosophy and Methodology for Analysis 3 Islamic Law, Imams, & Schools: A Historical Survey 4 Classic Theories of Islamic Law 5 Contemporary Theories in Islamic Law 6 A Systems Approach to Islamic Juridical Theories 7 Conclusions Notes Bibliography Glossary of islamic terms General index Introduction 1. Maqasid al-shari'ah a contemporary perspective 2. Systems as philosophy and methodology for analysis 3. Islamic law, Imams and schools : a historical survey 4. Classical theories of Islamic law 5. Contemporary theories in Islamic law 6. A systems approach to Islamic juridical theories 7. Conclusions. Jasser Auda. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [305]-328) And Index.