THE ROLE OF THE SCHOLARS OF MAWARANNAHR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF USUL AL-FIQH

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the contribution of scholars of Mawarannahr to the formation and development of the theory of Islamic law – Usul al-Fiqh. The study examines the factors that led to the emergence of Usul al-Fiqh in Iraq and its subsequent spread in the East. The article analyzes the scientific activity of the scholars of Mawarannahr and the influence of their works on the development of Usul al-Fiqh. We have studied written sources on Usul al-Fiqh in the region and their features. New concepts and methods were introduced into the science of Usul al-Fiqh through the books of Mahasin ash-Shari’a by Qaffal Shashi, Taqwim al-Adilla of Abu Zayd Dabusi, and Usul al-Bazdawi of Fakhr al-Islam Ali Bazdawi. We researched the scientific activity and works of such faqihs as Shams al-A’imma Muhammad Sarakhsi, Fakhr al-Islam Ali Bazdawi, Alauddin Samarkandi, Abu Hafs Umar Nasafi, Hisamuddin Akhsikati, Nizamuddin Shashi, Abul Barakat Nasafi, Sadr ash-Shaheed Ubaidullah ibn Mas’ud Bukhari. The article provides valuable information about such works as Taqvim al-Adilla, Usul al-Bazdawi, Usul as-Sarakhsi, Mizan al-Usul, Manar, at-Talwih, and sharhs and hashiyas on them. In conclusion, we explained the importance of works on the science of Usul al-Fiqh for understanding the theoretical foundations, goals, and essence of Islam