This is proved by the tradition from the prophet (s) who said...

This is proved by the tradition from the prophet (s) who said: “Whoever wants Allah to treat him favorably must have a deep understanding ( yafqahu ) in religion.”[^6]) Here, the word fiqh is used in its general sense, synonymous of Islam. When the different sciences are categorized the term fiqh is used to mean the Islamic rulings regarding one's actions. Fiqh , in its specific meaning and what is discussed in books of fiqh , includes everything that has to do with all aspects of man's life.

Everything that is studied today including foundational laws, city management, family relations, individual actions, management, politics, etc is found in the different sections of fiqh .[^7] Shari'ah and Fiqh Sharī‛ah encompasses what was decreed in the time of prophethood found in the Qurān and prophetic traditions. Fiqh is what has been gained from the efforts of scholars after the prophet's (s) demise.[^8]9 [^1]: Ibn Manzūr, Lisān al-‛Arab [^3]: To be discussed later.

[^4]: Tafsīr al-Manār, volume 9, page 420 [^5]: Shahīd Muttaharī, Madkhal Ila al-‛Ulūm al-Islamīyyah, page 3 [^6]: Muslim, Sahīh, volume 3, page 95 (Nayshāpūrī print) [^7]: Shahīd Muttaharī, Madkhal Ila al-‛Ulūm al-Islamīyyah, page 45 [^8]: Ayatollah Ja‛far Subhānī, Tārīkh al-Fiqh al-Islamī wa Adwārihi, page 6 Previous…