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research Interests


Our research group is dedicated to advancing the study of Maqasid al-Sharia (Objectives of Islamic Law) and their practical activation in the lives of individuals and societies. Key areas of interest include

    1. Activating the Objectives of Sharia in Individual and Community Life and Elevating Them
      This track focuses on transforming the objectives of Sharia from theoretical principles into practical applications that shape personal behavior and societal development, aiming for moral and social excellence.

    2. The Family and Contemporary Challenges: A Maqasid-Based Perspective
      This research area addresses modern challenges facing the family—such as disintegration and value shifts—through a maqasid-oriented approach that safeguards the five essentials and strengthens family bonds.

    3. Contemporary Maqasid Efforts: Critical Review and Evaluation
      This track aims to assess recent scholarly and institutional efforts in the field of maqasid, providing constructive critique and recommendations for methodological and practical improvement.

    4. Maqasid al-Shariah and Sustainable Development
      This area explores the intersection between Sharia objectives and sustainable development principles, emphasizing how Islamic values can contribute to social justice, environmental protection, and resource preservation.

    5. Fair Economy and Maqasid al-Shariah
      This track examines contemporary economic systems in light of Sharia objectives, proposing frameworks for an equitable economy that balances individual interests with collective welfare.

    6. The Role of Maqasid al-Shariah in Regulating Contemporary Fatwas
      This research area investigates how maqasid can guide and regulate modern fatwas, ensuring harmony between textual sources and real-life contexts while preventing extremism or laxity.​​