In Order to Be Well-Grounded in Fiqh, Must One Study the Principles of Fiqh? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Question

In order to be well-grounded in fiqh, must one study the principles of fiqh?

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether mastering the principles of fiqh (usul al-fiqh) is necessary for being well-rooted in Islamic law.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.