A Short History of Ilm ul Usul

A discussion of 'Ilm al-Usul (the science of the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence), including its need, importance, and history.

• Preface
• The Importance of ‘Ilm’ul Usul in the process of Deduction
• The Main Sources of Proving Validity in ‘Ilm’ul Usul
• The History of ‘Ilm’ul Usul
• Sources of inspiration for thinking on ‘Ilm’ul Usul
• Laws of the Shari’ah and their categories