Islamic Jurisprudence | Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee

Islamic Jurisprudence by Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee is one of the most widely used texts on the theory and methodology of Islamic law (uṣūl al-fiqh). The book systematically introduces students to the foundations of Islamic legal thought, tracing both its historical development and contemporary applications.

Key areas covered include:

• Primary sources of law: Qur’an and Sunnah

• Secondary sources: consensus (ijmā‘), analogy (qiyās), and other methods of reasoning

• Concepts of ijtihād (independent reasoning) and taqlīd (adherence to precedent)

• The role of jurists and schools of law in shaping fiqh

• The interaction between divine revelation and human interpretation of law

Nyazee presents complex theories in a clear, accessible style, making the book especially valuable for law students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding Islamic legal methodology. It serves both as an academic reference and a practical guide for comparative legal studies.