Imam al-Shafi'i

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This paper explains that the role of Imam al-Shafi'i, one of the earliest architects of Islamic jurisprudence, is visible in Islamic law even today. Not only did he interpret the Hadith but also, more significantly, he was able to gather, maintain and sustain a following of supporters for his interpretation of Islamic jurisprudence. The paper relate the importance of the Hadith, which is the biographical collection of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, and the process of Islamic jurisprudence.

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"It is important to the doctrine of Islam that the religion be inextricably woven into the fabric of Muslim life. Unlike Judaism and Christianity, there is no separation between civil and religious life, public or private life and religious life. In order for Islam to successfully achieve its goals in the life of Muslims, it must be woven into the fabric of every aspect of Muslim life, especially the legal and court system. Of course the issue of how to incorporate the faith based doctrine into law must have been a question asked by those who followed the Prophet Muhammad early on in the Islamic tradition."

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• Ruthven, M. (2000). Islam in the World (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved November 29, 2007, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=88458871
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