A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The corruptive effects of codifying the Shari'ah.
Among the most significant corruptive effects of codifying the Shari'ah:
First:
The increasing weakness of judges and jurists.
And the obstruction of ijtihad in discerning the intent of Allah and His Messenger regarding various issues.
This is due to an absolute reliance on—and mandatory adherence to—the articles of codified laws.
Second:
Opening the door for those who are not scholars.
To enter the fields of governance and judiciary.
Relying solely on the application of codified law.
Without, as they claim, any need to study the Shari'ah.
To the point that we have seen civil and military judges.
Who have never studied Islamic fiqh.
And who possess no qualifications for ijtihad in judicial rulings.
Third:
Compelling people to follow a single opinion on a matter.
That which is codified in the law.
Even though it may be considered the weaker view by the verifying scholars and mujtahids.
Fourth:
It may serve as a gateway for introducing man-made laws to replace the rulings of the Shari'ah.
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.