The Fatwa Methodology of Imam Abe al-Hasanat Abdul Hayy al-Laknawi(1304A H): An Applied Study on the Book "Naf' al-Mufti wa al-Sa'il bi-Jam' Mutafarriqat al-Masa'il"
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https://doi.org/10.35516/Law.2026.15278Keywords:
Abu Al-Hasanat al-Laknawi, Naf’ al-Mufti wa al-Sa’il bi-Jam’ Mutafarriqat al-Masa’il, Fatwa, Hanafi SchoolAbstract
Objectives: The study aims to clarify the methodology of issuing fatwas according to Imam Abu Al-Hasanat al-Laknawi by providing an overview of his personal and scholarly biography. It also seeks to analyze his fatwas compiled in the book "Naf’ al-Mufti wa al-Sa’il bi-Jam’ Mutafarriqat al-Masa’il" to identify the key features of his approach to issuing fatwas.
Methods: The study employs an inductive approach, tracing and compiling Imam al-Laknawi’s fatwas from his book "Naf’ al-Mufti wa al-Sa’il bi-Jam’ Mutafarriqat al-Masa’il." Additionally, the study utilizes an analytical-deductive approach to examine the fatwas attributed to Imam al-Laknawi to deduce the fundamental characteristics of his fatwa methodology.
Results: The study highlighted that Imam al-Laknawi attained the rank of Mujtahid (independent jurist) in the Hanafi school of thought. His book, "Naf’ al-Mufti wa al-Sa’il bi-Jam’ Mutafarriqat al-Masa’il," is an authoritative source for Hanafi fatwas, uniquely compiling the rulings of leading imams and prominent scholars. He emphasized the importance of clear evidence for jurisprudential issues and followed established guidelines for a Mufti's etiquette, showing a preference for Al-Fiqh al-Taqdiri.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Imam al-Laknawi’s methodology in issuing fatwas is grounded in a strict commitment to the Hanafi school of thought, while simultaneously observing the foundational rules of Rasm al-Mufti, such as necessity, Raf' al-Haraj, and customary practice ('Urf).
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