Getting To Know Maqashid Syariah And Its Rates

YOGYAKARTA Islam has a Shari'' which contains laws that must be obeyed by Muslims. The laws of Islamic law are held with a certain purpose. That is what is called maqashid sharia. Knowing maqashid sharia can start from understanding its meaning. This article will provide an explanation for you.

In an article entitled Maqashid Syariah: Definition and Opinion of Ulama published in Cross-Border: Journal of International Border Studies, Diplomacy, and International Relations, maqashid sharia can be understood as the goal of sharia intended by Allah in each law.

Judging from the language point of view, the word maqashid comes from the word 'maqshad' which means 'purpose or target'. From that the scholars then defined the maqashid sharia as a goal to be achieved from sharia enforced, in this case Islamic law.

The existence of this sharia maqashid is very important because it confirms that Islamic diversity is to realize and maintain the benefit of mankind.

Understanding maqashid sharia is also explained in a book entitled MAQASHID AL-SYARI'AH Ijtihad Method and Islamic Family Law Update (2021).

In the book, it is explained that maqashid sharia is a target that sharia wants to aim for and the secret that is desired by Syybari (God) in every law of His to maintain human benefit.

Reporting from NU Online Central Java, Imam Asy-Syatibi divided the form of maqashid sharia into five, namely as follows.

Maintaining religion in maqashid sharia is an effort to maintain worship. Examples of practice that need to be maintained such as prayer, dhikr, defending Islam when humiliated, and so on. This practice of worship needs to be maintained for the sake of the integrity and glory of Islam.

Keeping the soul has three places based on its interests. The three rankings are as follows.

Sense is the difference between humans and animals or other creatures. Common sense is also the reason why humans become the best creatures compared to other God's creations. Islam itself really appreciates it through its orders to be knowledgeable.

This point maintains the sustainability of the human generation so that there is no extinction. This point is also related to marriage that produces future generations. This generation is faced with making a good contribution.

Keeping wealth by ensuring that the assets owned do not come from illicit sources. In addition, property is also obtained through the road that is approved by Allah SWT, not in a bathil way.

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