Taqlīd often gets a superficial treatment from Muslim figures who are lacking in their knowledge of either epistemology or usūl-ul-fiqh and fiqh. To properly understand taqlīd, there are numerous factors […]

Do the ‘relied upon’ or mu’tamad/mashhur positions of the madhhabs have any epistemic significance? This question is an interesting one that I have been reflecting over for a while. You […]

Along with an academic, traditional and formalist study of fiqh, It is important to have a natural understanding of fiqh as well. What is a natural understanding of fiqh? It […]

NOTE: There is a major correction/update pending on this article. بِسْم الله الرحمان الرحيم This piece was originally intended to be much longer, with thorough referencing and detailed examples, but […]