Talfeeq in Islamic Jurisprudence: Classical Debates, Cross-Madhhab Analysis, and Contemporary Applications
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Talfeeq, Islamic Jurisprudence, Cross-Madhhab Analysis, Maqasid al-Shariah, Contemporary Fiqh ApplicationsAbstract
This article examines talfeeq—the combination of juristic rulings from different Sunni schools of Islamic law—as its material object, focusing on its historical evolution, doctrinal boundaries, and contemporary relevance. The study aims to clarify the legitimacy of talfeeq, evaluate the divergent positions of classical and modern jurists, and determine the extent to which talfeeq can function as a valid jurisprudential tool in modern legal systems. Using a qualitative doctrinal method, the research analyzes classical fiqh texts, contemporary scholarly writings, and recent resolutions from international fiqh academies through comparative and thematic analysis. The study finds that while the majority of classical jurists imposed strict limitations on talfeeq, modern legal institutions increasingly adopt it to address financial, familial, and socio-legal complexities that cannot be resolved within a single school. The findings also indicate that talfeeq, when aligned with maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah and applied within coherent methodological safeguards, enhances legal flexibility without undermining jurisprudential integrity. The article contributes to contemporary Islamic legal studies by offering a structured comparative framework for understanding talfeeq, bridging classical debates with current applications, and highlighting methodological criteria necessary for its responsible use.
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