The objectives (maqasid) which shari’a is inherently meant to attain. This embodies the rationale of shari’a as reflected in protecting…

A distinct category of maslaha or human needs that refers to things and activities that refines and embellish people's lives....

Arabic (مقاصد الشريعة) for the higher purposes of Islamic shari'ah or simply for objectives of shari'ah. Maqasid al-shari'ah constitute the...

One of the categories of maslaha or human needs that corresponds to basic necessities of life, including food, shelter, clothes,...

A distinct category of maslaha or human needs that refers to things and activities that refine and embellish people's lives....