Justification for the Differences among Jurists Regarding the Number of Verses Related to Sharia Rulings

Abstract

This research addresses the justifications for the differences among jurists regarding the number of verses pertaining to legal rulings. It begins by defining the concepts of "verse" and "ruling" linguistically and technically. In general language, a verse (ayah) is a Quranic sentence with independent meaning. A ruling (hukm), on the other hand, is a legal pronouncement or prohibition, and technically, it refers to the divine address pertaining to the actions of those legally responsible, whether as a command, a permission, or a legal stipulation. The research then presents the opinions of scholars regarding the number of verses pertaining to legal rulings according to the prevalent reading, demonstrating that their differences stem from their varying methodologies in considering certain verses as falling under the category of legal rulings or not.

Furthermore, the research discusses the variations in the linguistic forms used to express legal rulings, such as commands, prohibitions, and statements intended to establish legal principles. It also examines the significance of phrases like "no blame" (la janah) and their role in indicating permissibility or the removal of hardship, which contributes to the diversity of legal interpretations and the multiplicity of legal deductions.  She also addressed the verses on ethics and their jurisprudential dimensions, explaining that ethical values ​​in the Quran are not separate from rulings, but rather may constitute a legislative foundation upon which rulings are based.

Then she discussed the Quranic narrative and its role in deriving legal rulings through

 Its inclusion of legal pronouncements and practical guidance.