Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1079) | The evils of codifying Sharia law
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The corruptive effects of codifying the Shari'ah.
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Among the most significant corruptive effects of codifying the Shari'ah:
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First:
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The increasing weakness of judges and jurists.
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And the obstruction of ijtihad in discerning the intent of Allah and His Messenger regarding various issues.
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This is due to an absolute reliance on—and mandatory adherence to—the articles of codified laws.
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Second:
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Opening the door for those who are not scholars.
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To enter the fields of governance and judiciary.
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Relying solely on the application of codified law.
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Without, as they claim, any need to study the Shari'ah.
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To the point that we have seen civil and military judges.
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Who have never studied Islamic fiqh.
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And who possess no qualifications for ijtihad in judicial rulings.
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Third:
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Compelling people to follow a single opinion on a matter.
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That which is codified in the law.
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Even though it may be considered the weaker view by the verifying scholars and mujtahids.
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Fourth:
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It may serve as a gateway for introducing man-made laws to replace the rulings of the Shari'ah.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.