ADIL Scholars Series: Understanding Maqasid Al-Shariah
Channel: Office of the Mufti
Date: 2014-04-15

Maqasid al-Shariah refers to the higher ideals and objectives of Islamic Law which forms an important yet neglected area of Islamic Law, particularly relevant to address current and
real challenges facing Muslims living both in Muslim societies and as minorities. For Islamic rulings to fulfill their purposes of justice, equality, human rights, development, and civility in today's context, implementation of Maqasid al-Shariah is vital.