Ad-dawl : Jurnal Islamic Studies
Ad-dawl Vol. 1 No. 2 (Juli - Desember 2025)

Epistemology of Islamic Law in The Book Al-Luma’: The Thoughts of Abu Ishaq Ibrahim Al-Shirazi

Mahmudin Mahmudin (Sekolah Tinggi llmu Alquran ( STIQ ) Amuntai)
Muhammad Sholah Ulayya (Universitas Islam Internasional Darulughah Wadda’wah)
Muhammad Hamid Muhammad Bahamisy (Universitas Al-Wasyatiyah Yaman)



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26 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the epistemology of Islamic law in the book Al-Luma’ fi Ushul al-Fiqh by Abu Ishaq Ibrahim al-Syirazi, a prominent Shafi‘i scholar of the 5th century AH. The study focuses on how al-Syirazi formulates the principles of ushul fiqh, his method of ijtihad, and the rational-theological (kalamiyah) mindset that forms the basis of Islamic law. The method used is qualitative with a library research approach. The primary source of this research is the book Al-Luma’ fi Ushul al-Fiqh, while secondary sources include various fiqh books, classical and contemporary literature, and relevant scientific studies. The results show that al-Syirazi’s thought in Al-Luma’ represents the epistemological pattern of Islamic law of the mutakallimin school, which emphasizes a rational and argumentative approach. He places dalil syar‘i as the main foundation in law formation but still allows the role of reason through qiyas, urf, and istihsan in certain contexts. The comparative method used by al-Syirazi in analyzing scholars’ opinions demonstrates his intellectual breadth and freedom in bridging texts and reality. This study concludes that Al-Luma’ is not only a monumental work in the discipline of ushul fiqh but also underscores the importance of integrating nash, reason, and social reality as the foundation of a dynamic and contextual epistemology of Islamic law.

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Ad-dawl is an academic journal dedicated to the scholarly exploration of various aspects of Islam. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics and practitioners to publish original research and reviews on topics such as Islamic thought, law, history, culture, Islamic education and ...