علاقة الإباحة بالمشقة والتيسير وتطبيقاتها الفقهية

The Relationship Between Ibahah, Mashaqqah and Taisir and Its Jurisprudential Applications

Abstract

Shariah Islam supports the principles of flexibility and the alleviation of hardship. However, there are some who hastily permit certain actions under the pretext of eliminating difficulties without adhering to the general principles of Islamic law. This study will expose the concepts of Ibahah, according to Islamic scholars, subsequently explain its relationship with difficulties that demand facilitation in Shariah. The study concludes that theory of Ibahah (permissibility) is a sign of the expansiveness of Islamic Shariah, as it grants individuals the freedom to use it according to their needs or leave it at certain times. However, there are several guidelines and parameters that must be adhered to in order to avoid undermining the foundations of Shariah itself.