The Juristic Maxim: “The Woman’s State Is Presumed to Be Concealment” in Hanafi Jurisprudence and Its Applications in Prayer
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https://doi.org/10.35516/Law.2026.14188Keywords:
Juristic principle, woman, concealment, prayer, Hanafi schoolAbstract
Objectives: This study aims to clarify the intended meaning of the Hanafi jurists' statement that "a woman's legal state is presumed to be concealment." It does this by tracing rulings related to women, examining how this statement serves as a juristic principle influencing various legal issues across different chapters, and highlighting its impact on rulings concerning women's prayer.
Methods: The researcher utilized an inductive approach to examine jurists' opinions and their justifications concerning the status of women in prayer. The descriptive-analytical method was employed to highlight the principle that "a woman's legal status is presumed to be concealment." This approach was used in light of the pillars and criteria of juristic maxims to evaluate its validity. Additionally, a deductive method was applied to infer the reasoning behind the jurists' rules regarding the manner of women's prayer.
Results: The results suggest that the Hanafi jurists’ rationale, expressed as “because it is more concealing for her,” constitutes a juristic principle that can be referred to in deriving rulings about women. This principle meets the criteria of a juristic maxim and reflects the consideration given by Shariah when legislating rulings concerning women. Its influence is clearly evident in the manner and rulings of women’s prayer.
Conclusion: The study concludes that rulings on women’s prayer are based on Shariah principles regarding a woman's legal state of concealment. It suggests further research on women in judicial rulings and Hajj to explore the broader implications of this principle.
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