Islamic legal philosophy influenced by philosophical thought, shaping Muslim jurisprudence.
The article introduces Muslim jurisprudence, focusing on the principles of jurisprudence. It discusses how Islamic legal philosophy is derived from uṣūl al-fiqh literature, which outlines the sources of law, their interpretation, and who can interpret them. Despite outwardly condemning philosophical investigation, uṣūl al-fiqh shows signs of philosophical influence in their legal theories, possibly through theological or direct philosophical works.