Convergence and Coexistence Among The Schools Of Islamic Law: a Methodology

Abstract

Most of the texts of Shari'ah came in the form of fundamental
principles and general provisions. The texts are often general and flexible at a
large extent, so that it would not be narrowed for the people. In addition, the
texts, which encompass the partial and detailed provisions of Shari'ah, are drafted
in such a way that can accommodate more than single understanding and
particular interpretation. Consequently, this leads to the presence of multiple
Schools and standpoints in the Islamic law. Nevertheless, all these Schools of
Most of the texts of Shari'ah came in the form of fundamental
principles and general provisions. The texts are often general and flexible at a
large extent, so that it would not be narrowed for the people. In addition, the
texts, which encompass the partial and detailed provisions of Shari'ah, are drafted
in such a way that can accommodate more than single understanding and
particular interpretation. Consequently, this leads to the presence of multiple
Schools and standpoints in the Islamic law. Nevertheless, all these Schools of