The Critical Analysis of Taha Jabir al-Alwani’s Concept of Fiqh al-Aqalliyyāt

The issues concerning the legality of residing in non-Muslim territories have direct and indirect ramifications for many Muslims who live countries including American Muslims. term country refers to places where Islam is neither dominant religion nor determiner legal system or political power. applicability Islamic law countries, territoriality law, obligations Muslim residents societies, obedience territories’ laws can be regarded as dimensions related status minorities. All these are evaluated provide detailed opinions interpretations that govern conduct From twentieth century onward, incremental appearance environments, particularly Europe North America, reinvigorated discussion evaluation Within European contexts, scholars intended practicable applicable (fatwās) exigencies problems encounter continents. In this regard, primary religious question face conceivable whether they their lives pursuant relevant provisions Potential answers presumably result scholars, notably ones, germinating concept jurisprudence minorities (fiqh al-aqalliyyāt). It therefore possible assert fiqh al-aqalliyyāt a response immigration flow West. started pay more attention Taha Jabir al-Alwani obtained reputation among them regarding his concept. Alwani became well cognisant current divergence between modern world traditional representation United States. Alwani’s identified envisage an integrative method which scientific discoveries, technological developments, economic systems, social transformations addressed through adopting originative approach towards fiqh. He calls collective ijtihād formulating new invites experts from various fields social, physical, medical, sciences reach purpose. method, therefore, takes into consideration present challenges, exigencies, constraints encounter. article specifically focuses upon life intending insight contributions century. first instance, biography succinctly presented demonstrate how turning points exerted influences al-aqalliyyāt. second turns theory Some address controversial engaged analysed with intention evidencing operated solving arise minority His depiction Prophet’s picture on States Supreme Court’s wall prescribed punishment apostasy By applying descriptive, analytical, critical content analysis methods, sheds light sunna source legislation clarifies place methodology. aims examine questionable own interpretations.