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Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi, Jurist of the aims of the Sharia

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ScholarJurist of the aims of the Sharia

Abu Ishaq al-Shatibiأبو إسحاق الشاطبي

Approximate dateGranada

A Granada jurist who explained the higher aims behind Islamic law.

In al-Muwafaqat he argued that the Sharia exists to protect religion, life, intellect, lineage and property, and that rulings should be read in light of these aims. In al-I'tisam he wrote against innovations in worship.

What grew out of it?

Maqasid al-Shariah, now a major field of Islamic thought, leans heavily on his work.

Who else is linked?

GranadaAl-Izz ibn Abd al-SalamNasrid Granada

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