Methodology of Ibn al-Humam in his book «al-Taḥrir fi uṣul al-fiqh»

Abstract

This article is devoted to Ibn al-Humam (1388–1457), who is one of the most influential Hanafi scholars of his time, and to his work «al-Taḥrir». In his book «al-Taḥrir fi uṣul al-fiqh», Ibn al-Humam presented the methodology of Islamic law, combining the schools of mutakallims and fuqaha'. He divided his book into three parts (maqalat), each of which is divided into chapters or sections, which discuss various topics. This allowed him to consider in detail a wide range of topics related to the methodology of Islamic law. Ibn al-Humam's methodology in the book «al-Taḥrir» combines theoretical research and practical application. He aimed for his work to be as comprehensive and useful as possible for students and researchers of Islamic law.