There are some
terminological words which one needs to understand in order
to attain full benefit.
FIQH
Fiqh Literally means understanding. In Islaam it means
understanding Quran, Sunnah and its practical application.
The Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace be upon him) taught
the meaning of the Quran and his Sunnah practically to his
companions. The companions passed that knowledge to their
students both the text and the meaning. This knowledge
further was documented and categorised by the Imaams of
Fiqh. Thus it became easier for the common man to act upon
Quran and Sunnah with authenticity.
If a matter is not clear as there is differences in
interpretations and all the scholars of fiqh unanimously
decide on that matter, then what ever they agree upon is
known as Ijmah (consensus). Qiyas (analogy)
which is also a conditional source of fiqh means when a
matter is clearly not mentioned but is similar to another
matter in the sense of reasoning. This can be also be done
by individual Mujtahadeen (a scholar who have
mastered the science of tafsir, hadith, fiqh and the
principles of fiqh)
THE DEGREES OF COMMANDS AND PROHIBITION
One of the beauties of Islaam is that it does not issue a
positive or negative judgement like other religion but each
command or prohibition fall into a specific grade. This is
of immense benefit for the followers. Altogether there are 5
degrees of prohibition and one degree is indifferent
(Mubah).
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