Al-Qawaa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah is the study of legal maxims in fiqh under which many issues fall and from which rulings can be directly derived. Many of these maxims are taken directly from the Qur’aan or from hadith of the Prophet sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. This subject is very important for both the mujtahid and for the layman. This is because it allows the mujtahid to derive rulings regardless of whether or not there is text present. As for the layman, it helps him to appreciate the aims of the Shari’ah and the way in which the scholars of the past have helped preserve the deen. This series is based upon Imam As-Sa’di’s ‘Al Qawaa’id Al Fiqhiyyah’ and covers over 25 maxims which are all broadly linked to the five main legal maxims. Each of these maxims will be explained in depth, with their evidences and examples to make the issue clear to students. Any related issues will also be mentioned to give students a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
