
The Maqashid al-Shariah According to Imam al-Juwaini, Imam al-Ghazali, and Imam Izzuddin Abdussalam
By Dr. Abdul Wadud Nafis, Lc., MEI I. Introduction Maqashid al-Shariah (the objectives of Islamic law) is a discipline that serves as the soul and spirit of the entire structure of Islamic legal thought. It goes beyond merely ensuring the formal validity of a text (nass), delving instead into the questions of why a law is established and for what purpose it is implemented. Understanding Maqashid al-Shariah ensures that Islamic law remains alive, relevant, flexible, and always aligned with its ultimate aspiration: to realize benefit (maslahah) and to prevent harm (mafsadah) for humanity. Historically, the theory of Maqashid al-Shariah did not emerge fully formed or systematically, but rather evolved through a long process of intellectual development. Three monumental figures—Imam al-Juwaini, Imam al-Ghazali, and Imam Izzuddin Abdussalam—are regarded as the principal…








