The modern rooting of the jurisprudential rule (no harm or harm in Islam): an analytical study

Abstract

Belief in the "purified Sunnah" as exemplified by the narrations of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) and his household (peace be upon them) and their methodology and benefits for all individuals is a focal point of the study. The research delves into the establishment of jurisprudential principles using noble hadiths, with a specific focus on the principle "There is no harm and no harassment in Islam". This analysis involves considerations of establishment, chain of transmission, and semantic interpretation. This aspect holds significant value for jurists due to its pivotal role in deducing Islamic decrees, a feature lacking in the examination of intricate jurisprudential matters that do not generally offer assistance compared to the overarching principles embraced by jurists. Jurists encounter a myriad of specific legal issues, whereas jurisprudential principles encompass lucid expressions and connotations that encompass these diverse legal matters, facilitating memorization and regulation. Through these principles, solutions to these issues are derived, founded on overarching principles that shield the jurist from inconsistencies. The majority of these principles are universally accepted among scholars, with only a few exceptions, characterized by their lucidity, precision, and memorability, enabling jurists to leverage them in addressing any specific scenario dictated by a legal ruling in accordance with the noble hadiths from the purified Sunnah. This research, entitled "The Hadith-Based Establishment of the Jurisprudential Rule 'There is no harm and no harassment in Islam': An Analytical Study," confirms these points. The study is structured into three sections, culminating in a conclusion presenting the primary findings, along with a compilation of the most significant sources and references.