المقاصدُ التحسينيَّةُ قراءةٌ في المفهومِ والبعدِ الوظيفيِّ

Abstract

This study defines the meaning and the concept of complimentaryobjectives of Islamic law. It clarifies its classifications and itsfunctional dimensions to correct a common idea that theseobjectives are purely decorative, and they form a desire which hasnothing to do with the content. The research concludes with thatdesirable rules of sharia are many. Although they are different innature and ranks, they can still be unified under one umbrella whichis to be allocated as complimentary for essentials and need. The mainpurpose for this class of objectives is to demonstrate the Muslims as aunique and distinguished nation, giving others the impression thatthis nation should be respected virtually and graded highly. Thismay lead others, as Ibn Ashur concluded, to convert to Islam andforesee their interests in living with it in peace