Usool-ul-Fiqh

Usool-ul-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) is the study of the foundational principles and methodologies used in deriving Islamic law (Shariah) from its primary sources. A book on Usool-ul-Fiqh would typically explore how Islamic legal rulings are formulated based on the Qur’an, Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH), consensus (Ijma), analogical reasoning (Qiyas), and other recognized legal methods.

The book would likely start by explaining the sources of Islamic law. These include the Qur’an, which is the primary and most authoritative source, and the Sunnah, which elaborates and complements the Qur’anic injunctions. Ijma, or consensus among scholars, serves as another important source, especially in cases where direct references from the Qur’an and Sunnah are lacking. Qiyas, or analogical reasoning, allows scholars to derive rulings by applying known judgments from the Qur’an or Sunnah to new situations