Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

The Clash of Spears in Responding to Obligation and Sunnah by ʿAbd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi: A Critical Edition, Study, and Commentary

Hazem S. Albrezat — 2026-03-03

Abstract

The treatise "The Clash between Spears in the Response to AlFaradh and Al- Sunnah" by Imam Abdul-Ghani al-Nabulsi al-Hanafi is one of the manuscripts that enriches jurisprudential thought through the method he uses to present it, highlighting the differences between some issues and the similarities between others. He refuted the questions directed to Judge Abu Hazim, beginning by correcting the questions and presenting them in a different way. He then refuted Abu Hazim's answers, objected to them, and responded to the questions in a variety of ways. His answers included different approaches to those of Abu Hazim, and he explained them in six different ways. The first of these answers dealt with beliefs, while the other five addressed various aspects of worship. Researchers have verified the manuscript and compared it to four different versions, providing an introduction to the author and his scholarly life, and attributing the treatise to its author.

Keywords: Obligation, Sunnah, Al-Nabulsi, Al-Hanafi, clash of teeth.

The Methodology of Imam Abdul-Baqi Al-Tabrizi (d. 1093 AH) in Quranic Readings (Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-Majid) in His Tafsir

Juma S. Al-Rawashdeh — 2026-03-03

Abstract

Objectives:This study examines the methodology of Imam Al-Tabrizi in addressing, citing, and attributing Quranic readings. It also explores the scholarly value of his approach to Quranic recitations, aiming to uncover his method in employing and interpreting these readings, as well as the sources he relied on.

Methods:Given the nature of the study, multiple research methodologies were employed, including inductive, analytical, and descriptive approaches.

Results:The study reached several key findings, including:

Al-Tabrizi was one of the interpreters interested in mentioning the Quranic readings of both the correct and irregular types, as they constituted abundant material in his interpretation. Using the readings to clarify some interpretive and jurisprudential matters. Directing the readings according to their occurrence, as he took multiple directions, including: morphological, rhetorical, and grammatical.

Contemporary Financial Applications of Fabrication in the Decisions of the Islamic Fiqh Academy.

Saba Alboul — 2026-03-03

Objectives: The study aimed to clarify the nature of fabrication and its components, the difference between fabrication in ijtihad and fabrication in imitation, the description of fabrication that the Fiqh Council may fall into, and clarifying the aspect of fabrication in the issue of supply and letters of guarantee as stated by the Fiqh Council.

Methods: The researchers followed the inductive approach; by following what the books of jurisprudence and its principles included about fabrication and its types and the issue of creating a new statement, and the descriptive approach; by clarifying the basic concepts related to the subject of the study, and what contemporary scholars and researchers have decided, and the analytical approach: by highlighting the components of fabrication and analyzing its characteristics, and clarifying the aspect of fabrication or not in the issue of supply and letters of guarantee.

Results: The study reached several results, the most prominent of which are: The Fiqh Council plays the role of fabrication through ijtihad, and despite this, it lacks a unified vision based on establishing fixed principles to follow. This has created a deficiency in understanding facts as they occur and made the role of the Council in some issues to search for images from books of jurisprudence that approximate the images of reality but without hitting them, but may differ from them in essential points that make what the school of thought has issued a fatwa not only a matter of fabrication but also a matter of creating a new statement.

Conclusion: Recommendation for further research into contemporary issues and the basis on which a fatwa is issued or a legal ruling is issued, with a call to pay attention and strive to apply at least a correct image of fabrication or creating a new statement according to disciplined principles and evidence that are adopted in each Council according to what ijtihad reaches without moving randomly and without controlling contemporary images when issuing a fatwa.

Moral Suspicions in Atheistic Thought: A Critical Study of Armin Navabi's Book 'Why There Is No God'

Raed S. Bani AbduRahman — 2026-03-03

Objectives: This study aims to discuss and respond to Armin Navabi's fourth debate, titled "The Origin of Morality from God, and Without God We Will Become Bad Humans," where he treats it as a mere claim by those who prove the existence of God, and mentions several atheistic doubts about it to deny the existence of God. Methodology: The nature of the study required the use of both inductive and critical methods, considering them suitable for this type of research. Results: The study concluded with several results, most notably: the existence of God Almighty was proven through various rational and logical evidence, such as the instinct argument and the providence argument. The study also showed the error of Armin's claim that God cannot be the source of morality and that morality arose only as a result of the evolution of living beings and the circumstances they go through. Conclusion: In light of the study's findings, the researchers recommend that students of knowledge complete a critical study of the remaining debates of Armin, respond to the atheistic doubts contained therein, and expand their study of the atheist doctrine, refuting its doubts and not relying solely on existing studies and responses.

The Statement of the Companion: Its Fundamental Importance and Jurisprudential Implications

Rohile Gharaibeh — 2026-03-03

Objectives:
This research explores the significance of the statements of the Companions in Islamic jurisprudence, particularly their ijtihād in cases where no explicit Qur’anic or Sunnah text exists. It examines whether their rulings are binding, their status among legislative sources, and whether their ijtihād holds precedence over later scholars' interpretations. The study also clarifies scholarly disagreements and their jurisprudential implications.

Methodology:
The research adopts descriptive, inductive, and analytical approaches, providing both a general and detailed understanding of the topic. It analyzes scholarly differences on the authority of qawl al-Ṣaḥābī and its legal impact.

Results:
TThe findings revealed that the statements of the Companions fall into different categories and ranks. Some of their statements were unanimously agreed upon by the Companions and were classified as matters of ijmāʿ (consensus), making them binding without dispute. Others were subject to disagreement among them; the majority of scholars held that such statements are not authoritative. Each group has its own evidence supporting its stance.

Conclusions:
The research concludes that the ijtihād of the Companions is authoritative, as they directly witnessed the Prophet’s actions and understood revelation’s context.

The Concept of Failure in Holy Quran its causes and treatment

Hala mashaqbeh — 2026-03-03

Objectives: The study aims to clarify the concept of the term failure and its meaning in language and terminology, and to present the verses that dealt with its derivations, which amounted to four verses, where they were collected, arranged, and classified, and to study the contextual and objective significance of the term failure, and to clarify the words related to it, and to clarify its types; its causes; its results; and ways to prevent and treat it.

Methodology: The nature of the study required following the inductive approach, through induction of the verses in which the term failure was mentioned, and induction of the meanings and connotations that this term carries. In addition to the analytical approach, through interpreting the verses analytically, looking at their semantic and objective contexts, and extracting the meanings derived from them.

Results: The study concluded that surrendering to failure is a negative behavior, whether at the individual or collective level, and failure has reasons that lead to it, some of which are material, and some of which are moral, which is the most influential, so caution must be taken against them and avoided; To keep the nation strong and cohesive, avoiding failure and its causes that delay its progress and undermine its position among nations, as the word failure in the Holy Book in its four places came in the plural form; to indicate that it struck the masses of the nation, warning them.

Keywords: failure, Quranic context, weakness, objective study.

The Prophet's Strategies in Handling the Threat of the Ghaṭafān Tribe

Yaman M. A. Rasheed — 2026-03-03

This study aims to clarify the threats posed by the Ghaṭafān tribe to the Muslims in Medina, as well as to highlight the Prophet’s strategies in dealing with them. The study used the descriptive method in defining the Ghaṭafān tribe and its sub-tribes, places of spread, its nature, its stance towards Islam and the Muslims, and emphasizing the dangers posed by the tribe to the Muslims in Medina, whether by attacking the edges of Medina, or mobilizing gatherings with Arab tribes to do so, or participating in alliances with the Quraysh and the Jews to fight the Muslims, and highlighting the dangers of the Ghaṭafān tribe. The study used the descriptive method to introduce the tribe of Ghaṭafān and its sub-tribes, its places of spread, its nature, its attitude towards Islam and the Muslims, and the dangers it posed to the Muslims in Medina, whether by attacking the outskirts of Medina, mobilizing gatherings with Arab tribes for that purpose, or participating in alliances with Quraysh and the Jews to fight the Muslims. The analytical approach was used to uncover the cause of Ghaṭafān’s enmity against the Muslims, and to explain the diversity of the Prophet’s strategies in using military force such as pre-emptive, punitive, and surprise attacks, not submitting to Ghaṭafān’s threats, and preparing to fight them, or the Prophet’s use of peaceful force and their strategies such as negotiation, deception, dissuasion, pardon and forgiveness, and framing their hearts with money and booty to prevent or minimize their dangers. The study concluded that the most severe enemies of Muslims are the Jews and polytheists, and that it is necessary to diversify the use of peaceful and military force to counter their dangers. The study recommended further exploration of the Prophet’s strategies in dealing with enemies to employ them in dealing with the dangers facing Muslims in our time.

" Restriction by (Innamā) and the Position of the Restricted Element According to Grammarians, Rhetoricians, and Qurʾanic Exegetes (An Analytical and Critical Study)

Moaweah E. Otaibi — 2026-03-03

This research aims to unravel a specific grammatical particle, namely the particle 'Innamaa' (إنما)، in terms of its restrictive or non-restrictive implications, while utilizing evidence and discussion in the process. It also seeks to identify the part of the expression to which the restriction implied by 'إنما' applies and to refute erroneous claims directed towards this matter. I have adopted both an analytical and critical approach simultaneously. The study concludes with several key findings, including that 'إنما' is predominantly used to indicate restriction according to most scholars, that the domain to which the restriction applies is the final part of the given expression, and that none of the objections to ascertaining the restricted part of the expression is free from error.

Keywords: Ennama ,The restricted one, The inventory, Specialization

The rules of knowledge of the objectives of faith - the method of Sheikh Al-Shanqeeti as a model

Abdul Rahman M. Al Shammari — 2026-03-03

This study discusses the principles through which the objectives of Islamic creed (maqāṣid al-ʿaqīdah) are identified, taking Shaykh al-Shanqīṭī as a model, based on an inductive examination of his writings. Among the aims of the study are identifying the principles governing the science of the objectives of creed according to Shaykh al-Shanqīṭī, and highlighting his efforts in employing various disciplines to elucidate the objectives of creed.

The study concludes that Islamic creed encompasses a great number of objectives, which are dispersed throughout the texts of the two revelations (the Qurʾān and the Sunnah). It also finds that these objectives are closely connected to the attributes of Allah the Exalted, especially the attribute of wisdom, which gives these objectives great significance due to their connection with the divine attributes. Moreover, Shaykh al-Shanqīṭī combined many diverse sciences and was distinguished by strong mastery of uṣūlī methodology, which facilitated his use of these sciences in extracting creedal objectives. The study further shows that Shaykh al-Shanqīṭī supports creedal objectives with abundant evidence, particularly from the Noble Qurʾān, which strengthens his derivation of such objectives.

Implementing the rule of opening pretexts and its applications in the Jordanian Personal Status Law (Chapter on Marriage Contract and Expenses)

SEREN ALBAZ — 2026-03-03

This research aims to study the rule of opening pretexts in the Jordanian Personal Status Law, and to clarify its impact on the marriage contract and expenses. This rule is considered one of the jurisprudential principles that allow the use of means leading to the achievement of legitimate interests, which contributes to achieving justice and reducing marital disputes.

The objectives of the research include analyzing the rule jurisprudentially and legally, studying its applications in Jordanian law, highlighting its role in resolving family disputes, in addition to providing recommendations to improve the mechanisms for its legal application.

The research problem revolves around the extent to which the rule of opening pretexts contributes to achieving justice and the public interest within the Jordanian Personal Status Law.

The results showed that this rule is used in Jordanian law to facilitate marriage, reduce financial burdens, and alleviate marital disputes through provisions such as easing dowry conditions, regulating alimony, and allowing marriage in exceptional circumstances.

Recommendations include enhancing legal clarity in the application of the rule, developing mechanisms to resolve family disputes, and launching awareness campaigns on the role of opening pretexts in personal status to ensure the achievement of the objectives of Sharia.

The ethical teachings of the philosopher Confucius regarding people’s dealings with each other in light of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet

Hebah H. Al sabil — 2026-03-03

The research addressed the ethical teachings of the philosopher Confucius regarding people’s dealings with each other in light of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet, in order to reach points of agreement and disagreement in this regard, and to highlight the superiority of the Islamic approach in reforming the lives of individuals and groups and directing them towards goodness, Confucius presented his ethical system that frames the life of the individual and the group within a philosophical moral system through which the individual can elevate himself to the virtuous human being, Confucius believed in the importance of building human character on virtuous morals and structuring individual behavior accordingly. This is because adhering to morals in one's interactions with others has a clear impact on achieving social harmony, which leads to a strong social and moral reform movement.

Keywords: Confucius, ethic , philosopher.

The Eloquent Fāʾ according to Ibn ʿĀshūr: A Comparative Applied Study

Asma M. Saleh — 2026-03-03

The study discusses The Eloquent Fa’ According to Ibn Ashur. With the aim of defining the Eloquent Fa’ studying its application in the context of imperative verses in the interpretation of Ibn Ashur and comparing it with the views of earlier and later scholars of Quranic exegesis. The nature of this study necessitated the use of both the inductive and comparative methodologies.
Several key findings were reached, among which are the explanation of the concept of the Eloquent Fa’ according to Ibn Ashur and the degree to which the meaning is established in his Tafsir, as it adheres to a consistent pattern of accuracy and commitment, applying the rhetorical principles alongside skill and creativity. Ibn Ashur frequently agreed with earlier scholars on the Tafsir of ‘Fa’'' in several cases while differing in others and engaging in discussing some, thus validating his perspective. Ibn Ashur distinguished himself in approximately one-third of the areas of study. To conclude, the Eloquent Fa’ is one of the particles of meaning that conveys various implications and functions within the Quranic text. Altogether, it broadens meanings and diversifies rhetorical purposes.