أهداف الشريعة الإسلامية

Objectives of Shari'ah

• The Holy Quran describes the Prophet's mission as mercy for all of God's creatures, not just mankind.
• Mercy includes protection and safeguarding people's interests, both in this world and the next.
• God established Shari'ah for the benefit of humanity in both worlds.
• The only objective of Shari'ah is Maslahah (benefit).
• Scholars agree that all Shari'ah commands aim to achieve Maslahah and prohibit Mafsadah (harm).

Fundamental Objectives of Islamic Law

• Protection of Religion (Din).
• Protection of Life.
• Protection of Lineage.
• Protection of Intellect.
• Protection of Wealth.

Further Explanation of Objectives

• Protection of Din (Religion): Protecting individuals' faith from harm and promoting religious practices (jihad, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, and zakat).
• Protection of Life: Preventing harm that may lead to the destruction of human life; providing penalties for intentional harm.
• Protection of Lineage: Preventing actions that damage procreation, including celibacy, adultery and abortion; supporting families and the institution of marriage.
• Protection of Intellect: Protecting individuals' minds from corruption by promoting education, healthy environments and prohibiting harmful substances like alcohol.
• Protection of Wealth: Protecting property from theft and misappropriation; promoting just distribution of wealth among society members.

Fiqh/Legal Maxims

• Matters are determined according to intention: Acts are judged based on intent, not just the words used. A difference in intent overrules wording.
• Certainty cannot be removed by doubt: A statement supported by evidence and witnesses is considered certain, not just a claim by one individual.
• The principle in all things is permissibility: Things are allowed unless they're explicitly prohibited in the Quran and Sunnah.
• Freedom from liability is a fundamental principle: A person is not held liable unless proven guilty.
• Hardship begets facility: Rules don't always apply rigidly, especially in extenuating circumstances; where hardship exists, the rule can be eased or adjusted.
• Necessity renders prohibited things permissible: When facing a threat to one's life, religion, property, intellect, or offspring, certain actions that are usually forbidden become permitted.
• Harm should be eliminated: Harm should not be inflicted or accepted.