Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul Al Fiqh)
By Shah Abdul Hannan *

* Former Secretary, Govt. of Bangladesh and Adviser Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought

Interpretation of The Quran and Sunnah
Ijtihad
Ijma
Fatwa of Sahaba
Commands & Prohibitions
Maslahah
Taa’rud(Conflict of Evidence)
The Sunnah
Value of Shariah Rules (Hukm Sharii)
Sadd Al Dharai
The Quran
QIYAS (Analogical Deduction)
Naskh (Abrogation)
Istihsan

(The writer is a former Secretary, Govt. of Bangladesh and Adviser Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought E-mail: biit@citechco.net )

Knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul-Al-Fiqh) is essential for understanding the Quran and the Sunnah and for their correct interpretation and deduction of rules from these sources. Spreading the knowledge of Usul is very important to save the Muslims from misinterpretation.