Islamic Natural Law Theories (original) (raw)

This work explores the presence of natural law theories within Islamic tradition, challenging the common perception that such thought is absent in Islamic jurisprudence. It presents a thorough examination of key Muslim texts that demonstrate the engagement with natural law concepts, contrasting these findings with Western perspectives on natural law and voluntarism. The analysis fundamentally shifts the discourse on Islamic philosophy and its relationship to moral, ethical, and legal frameworks, opening new avenues for understanding Islamic jurisprudential thought.