Heavenly Recommendations about Moderation towards Humanity: Imām Al-Awzā’ī as a Model

The severe crises of the Middle East have undoubtedly spawned an environment deep-seated resentment, in which extremists’ views flourished. Terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS portrayed themselves saviours Islamic Umma (nation) guardians Islam. They taken advantage Muslim grievances a vehicle to justify call for violence. Moreover, they exploited religion through selective reading interpretation sacred texts, relying on power literal meaning that conceals many interpretations objectives. Their textual approach relies strict adherence scriptures neglects Fiqh Ma’ālāt al-Af’āl (the results actions), al-Muwāzanāt (jurisprudence balances), al-Awlawīyāt priorities), Maqasid al-Sharī’ah (higher objectives law). rejected laws regulations regarding al-Jihād, al-Amān (safe-conduct), promoting righteousness purging evil, rebellion against rulers, sanctity human life (Al-Hmoud, 2013; Al-Ḥmad, 2022).