Imam Al Shatibis – Theory of Higher objectives and Intents of Is

Ahmad Al-Raysuni

This book represents a pioneering contribution presenting a comprehensive history of the objectives of Islamic Law in its various aspects, as well as a painstaking study of objectives-based thought as pioneered by the father of objectives-based jurisprudence, Imam Abu Ishaq al-Shatabi; in addition, the author presents us with an important study of al-Shatabi himself which offers a wealth of new, beneficial information about the life, thought and method of this venerable imam.