Methodology and Foundational Sources

The Systematic Jurisprudential Framework of Mizanul Muslimin

This Methodology section articulates the specific scholarly Manhaj (approach) employed by Mizanul Muslimin to ensure Authoritativeness and rigor in the synthesis of Islamic knowledge.

Our Analytical Manhaj

Our methodology is predicated upon an integrated, comparative study of the core Islamic sciences, ensuring the holistic contextualization required to deepen understanding of Islam:

• Integrated Disciplinary Approach: We utilize a four-pillar approach, integrating Tafsir al-Qur'an (Exegesis), 'Ulum al-Hadith (Hadith Sciences), Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence), and Kalam (Theology) to prevent reductionist analysis.
• Contextual Application: Classical jurisprudential principles are systematically applied to contemporary queries, ensuring that the Islamic resources maintain both scholarly authenticity and modern relevance.
• Comparative Analysis: Where applicable, our research employs comparative analysis (Fiqh Muqarana) of the Four Major Sunni Schools of Law, providing a nuanced and balanced perspective in accordance with the site's mandate of Mizan.

Foundational Canonical Sources

The integrity of our research is maintained by strict adherence to the following authoritative canonical texts:

Qur'anic Studies Jami’ al-Bayan ‘an Ta’wil Ay al-Qur’an (Al-Tabari) Primary textual interpretation and meaning extraction.

Hadith Sciences Al-Jami’ al-Sahih (Al-Bukhari) and Sahih Muslim Empirical verification of prophetic tradition (Sunnah).

Jurisprudence Theory Al-Risala (Imam al-Shafi'i) and Al-Mustasfa (Al-Ghazali) Defining the legal derivation framework (Usul al-Fiqh).

Theology (Aqidah) Major systematic works on orthodox belief (Aqidah) Establishing doctrinal consistency and coherence.