In the formulation of Islamic law has the primary goal to achieve and maintain the five main objectives (al-al-shar'iyya maqashid), namely: religion, soul, mind, honor or lineage, and property.
Sa pagbabalangkas ng mga Muslim na batas ay ang pangunahing layunin ay upang makamit at mapanatili ang limang pangunahing layunin (al-al-shar'iyya maqashid), namely: relihiyon, kaluluwa, isip, dangal o lipi, at ari-arian.