Dimension #129 Jurisprudence & Ethics (Fiqh & Maqasid)
الْقِيَاسُ وَتَعْلِيلُ الْأَحْكَامِ
Analogical Juristic Reasoning (Al-Qiyas)
Linguistic Root: ق-ي-س (To measure, compare, draw legal analogy)
Core Conceptual Overview
Qiyas is applying the established reasoning of an existing ruling to a new, modern situation with the same underlying cause.
فَاعْتَبِرُوا يَا أُولِي الْأَبْصَارِ
“...So take warning, O people of vision.”
Deep Dive & Significance
When a modern scenario is not explicitly mentioned in ancient texts—such as synthetic drugs or digital currency—scholars identify the underlying reason for an original rule (like the prohibition of intoxication or unfair risk) and apply that same principle to the new situation.
Linguistic & Thematic Gem
“Logical analogy allows timeless principles to address new and evolving situations fairly.”
Daily Practical Application
Look at the underlying purpose behind rules to make wise, principled decisions when facing new situations.