The process of coming up with a new ruling (hukm) for which there is presently no specific illah or effective…

Arabic (بيع المسترسل) for a case of sale (ba’i) in which the buyer doesn’t haggle over the price (i.e., takes…

A case of sale (ba’i) in which the buyer doesn’t haggle over the price (i.e., takes it as a given).…

Arabic (نازلة) for a new occurrence that requires a new shari’ah ruling (hukm) or nomination (takyeef). A new occurrence refers…

A fatwa that was issued based on consensus reached by companions (sahaba) of the Prophet (pbuh), particularly the four orthodox…

Plural of nazelah; nazelah (نازلة ونوازل) is a new occurrence that requires a new shari'ah ruling (hukm) or nomination (takyeef)....

The process of verification of the existence of illah and effective cause (ratio legis) in an individual case, after having...

Plural of nazilah; nazilah (نازلة ونوازل) is a new occurrence that requires a new shari'ah ruling (hukm) or nomination (takyeef)....

Arabic (قول الصحابي) for the opinion of a companion (sahabi) of the Prophet (peace be upon him). It is an...

An Arabic term (فتوى) that denotes "juristic opinion". It is a religious decree, edict, or legal ruling which is issued...