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al-Manṭūq wa-l-Mafhūm (Explicit and Implied Meaning)

Textual implication: the stated meaning versus inferred meanings, including the a contrario (mafhūm al-mukhālafa) and a fortiori inferences.

Textual implication: the stated meaning versus inferred meanings, including the a contrario (mafhūm al-mukhālafa) and a fortiori inferences.

Key passages(7)

Burhan Fi Usul Fiqh · Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni

High

Rafc Malam · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Musawwada Fi Usul Fiqh · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Daw Bahir · Ibn Qudama

High

Sharh Tanqih · al-Qarafi

Moderate

Tabsira Fi Usul Fiqh · Abu Ishaq al-Shirazi

Moderate

Nihayat Matlab · Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni

Moderate