BS CS-5D

Marks 5
Assignment #2

Name: Syed Mehmood-ul-Hasan

Enrollment Number: 01-135232-113
Class/Section: BS-IT(1-A)

Question:
What are the Objectives of Shari’ah. Does
the state of Pakistan secures these objectives.
Answer:
The Maqasid al-Shari'ah, or the purposes of Islamic jurisprudence, are derived from Islamic
sacred texts and are aimed at preserving the welfare of the individual and the community.
They are typically outlined in the following five key areas:
 Safeguarding Faith (Din):
"Safeguarding Faith" (Din) in Maqasid al-Shari'ah is about ensuring that individuals
can practice Islam freely and with full support. This includes providing religious
education, facilitating the spread of Islamic knowledge, maintaining religious
institutions, respecting religious sites, and creating laws that align with Islamic values.
In Pakistan, this principle would be reflected in state policies and laws that protect
and promote the practice of Islam among its citizens.
 Safeguarding Life (Nafs):
"Safeguarding Life" (Nafs) in Islamic law means that the state is responsible for
protecting human life by preventing harm, ensuring health and safety, and providing
essential services and environmental stewardship.
 Safeguarding the Mind (Aql):
"Safeguarding the Mind" (Aql) in Islamic law focuses on protecting intellectual
integrity and rationality. It includes prohibiting substances that impair judgment, like
drugs and alcohol, and promoting education and knowledge.
 Safeguarding Progeny (Nasl):
"Safeguarding Progeny" (Nasl) in Islamic law entails protecting family lineage,
encouraging responsible relationships, and ensuring the welfare and upbringing of
children.
 Safeguarding Wealth (Mal):
"Safeguarding Wealth" (Mal) in Islamic law involves ensuring property rights,
economic justice, and prohibiting theft and fraud to protect individual and communal
financial resources.
These fundamental goals are sometimes expanded to include the protection of individual
honor and the facilitation of societal ease.
In the context of Pakistan, the country was established with the vision of providing a place
where Muslims could organize their lives around Islamic tenets. Pakistan's constitution and
legal structures are infused with Islamic influences, and the state has an advisory body, the
Council of Islamic Ideology, to ensure laws adhere to Islamic principles.
The success of Pakistan in achieving the objectives of Shari'ah is a topic of active debate. The
country's efforts to blend governance with Islamic principles are influenced by its diverse and
complex socio-political fabric. Interpretations of how Islamic teachings should be applied in
modern governance vary widely.
Determining the extent to which Pakistan meets the objectives of Shari'ah would require an
in-depth examination of its legal codes, their implementation, and the societal effects that
follow.