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islamic-usulWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿa (Higher Objectives of the Law)

The overarching aims the Law seeks to secure—protection of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property—used to guide interpretation.

The overarching aims the Law seeks to secure—protection of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property—used to guide interpretation.

Key passages(6)

Mahsul · Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

High

Ihya Culum Din · al-Ghazali

High

Manahij Yaqin · al-'Allama al-Hilli

High

Rasail Wa Fatawa · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Anwar Tanzil · al-Baydawi

Moderate

Shifa Ghalil · al-Ghazali

Moderate