The chapters in this book examine the contribution of maqasid studies to public policy in Islam. Each chapter deals with a specific theme that together offer an introduction to this area of study. There is no doubt that the ideas presented are in need of further development. Policy and governance are very complex issues. A discipline cannot be born without the existence of a critical mass of dedicated researchers capable and willing to produce seminal works to form its foundations. The author’s travels throughout the world have convinced her that there is a strong and growing interest in the potential of maqasid al-shari ¢ah to support this endeavor.
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