Objectives of Legislation and their Impact on Modern Interpretations of the Qur'an with Special Reference to Ibn Ashur’s Interpretation

Abstract

Maqasid al-Shari'ah (the objectives of shari'ah/ or legislation) is one of the important subjects in Islamic studies. Moreover, the interest in Maqasid al-Shari'ah in recent decades has increased immensely. Contemporary scholars, especially those who are concerned with reform and renewal in Islamic societies, pay considerable attention to the issue of Maqasid. This research will focus mainly on a famous modern exegete known for his valuable contribution to the field of objectives of shari'ah and to the field of Qur'anic exegesis who is Muhammad bin Ashur. The current study aims to explore how considering maqasid affects understanding of the Qur'an with regard to Ibn Ashur. And that appears in several examples in the interpretation in which Ibn Ashur gives new insight concerning some modern concepts and legal rulings.