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Preface 
When you take a look at Muslims living in Muslim countries, you find out that they are hardly organized. It iscommonplace to find some cutting the line at a bus stop or at a food store. When it is time for salaah however,they stand together one line without any commotion. Many talk over each other, but during the Friday khutbah,they remain quiet. It’s almost accepted amongst them to be
always
late, yet the athaan is always called on time.Have you ever wondered why?It is because the Islamic System, or Shari’ah, inculcates organization and justice in the lives of the Muslims.Unfortunately, they are not following it anymore. Additionally, Shari’ah is commonly misinterpreted to denoteonly the laws of punishments and barely anything else. Shari’ah however, is universal in its essence. It guidesand governs all aspects of a Muslim’s life. The rule of Shari’ah has prevailed for over 1200 years, more thanany other system on the face of this earth. Why? Because it is divine decree from The Creator Who knows whatis best for His creation.Shari’ah started with the beginning of revelation; with the word Iqra’. The prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)carried it and gave it to the sahaaba who passed it on to the following generations.
“… Then the cities of Islam grew, and illiteracy disappeared from among the Arabs because of theirconstant occupation with the Qur’an. After that, the development of Fiqh took place. Fiqh was perfectedand came to be a craft and a science. The Qur’an readers were no longer called Qur’an readers butFuqaha’ (jurists) and religious scholars. ”
 
[Ibn Khaldun, al-Muqaddinah]
Ibn Al Qayyim stated, “The need for Fuqaha’ is more important to the people than food and drink. Obedience tothem is more important than obedience to your parents.” He then quoted this ayah:
                           
 
“O you who believe! Obey Allâh and obey the Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and those of you(Muslims) who are in authority
[fuqaha’].
(And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it toAllâh and His Messenger (SAW), if you believe in Allâh and in the Last Day. That is better and moresuitable for final determination” (alQur’an 4:59)
This doesn’t mean that one should revolt against their parents; it’s just that they deserve a different level of obedience that is not at the expense of the other. The need for Muslim scholars is more important to people thanfood or drink. Food sustains you physically, while scholars sustain you mentally, spiritually and with regards toyour deen.
Qabeelat TayybahTCE Notes Revolution 1
 
Faqeeh Says
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 As-salamu ‘Alaykum my dear students! My name is Faqeeh.Faqeeh is a word derived from Fiqh which in English means “Jurist.” Faqeeh is a title given to the Muslimscholar who specializes in Fiqh and studies issues pertinent to Shari’ah and Islamic law. I’ll be your guide throughout this class of “Evolution of Fiqh” to explain to you and help you understand someof the chapters and terminologies used in this booklet. You’ll be seeing me around frequently under “Faqeehsays…” whenever I think you’ll need me to explain something to you. I ask Allah to help you understand Shari’ah, to teach you Fiqh and to make of you a Faqeeh of today and tomorrow.
At the end of this course, ISA you will be able to:
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Begin your study of comparative Fiqh with confidence
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Appreciate and share with others the blessed lives of the four Imams
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Understand the history of Islamic Law, how it started, stages of development, and where we are today
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Understand the reasoning behind different opinions
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Carry on empowered dialogues with people of opposing views
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Discuss issues of Fiqh with proper etiquette
Qabeelat TayybahTCE Notes Revolution 2
 
Introduction
Knowledge is Sacred 
              
 “And of men and AdDawâb (moving living creatures, beasts, etc.), and cattle, in like manner of various colours. It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh isAllMighty, OftForgiving” (alQur’an 35:28)1.
 
The Importance of Knowledge:
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The default state of a human being is one of ignorance, not knowledge.
             
“And Allâh has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing. And He gaveyou hearing, sight, and hearts that you might give thanks (to Allâh)” (alQur’an 16:78)
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It is a favor from Allah swt that He provides us with knowledge.
    
 “Has taught man that which he knew not” (alQur’an 96:5)
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Acquiring knowledge is an obligation.
Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “The seeking of knowledge isobligatory for every Muslim” (Ibn Majah)
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Through knowledge superiority of Adam over the angels was proven.
               
“And He taught Adam all the names (of everything), then He showed them to the angels and said, "TellMe the names of these if you are truthful."” (alQur’an 2:31)
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Knowledge is an instrument, not a goal. It should be used to reach a higher goal of worshipping Allahand seeking His pleasure and reward.
 
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Ayesha Samreen

really good book for understanding basics of fiqh and brief political history of islam and its geographical extent through the ages. its so reader friendly with comments , short notes and tabulations.

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