The Theological Methodology of Imam Al-Nawawi and Its Connection to the Ash’ rite School: The Seven Purposes as a Model

The Theological Methodology of Imam Al-Nawawi and Its Connection to the Ash’ rite School: The Seven Purposes as a Model

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 22 (2026): issue 22
Published
Mar 1, 2026
Pages
676-651

Abstract





This research aims to study the theological methodology of Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi (631-676 AH) and demonstrate its connection to the ash ‘rite school through the analysis of his book "Al-Maqasid al-Sab'ah" (The Seven Purposes). The research adopted a descriptive-analytical methodology to extract the characteristics of al-Nawawi's theological approach and compare it with ash’ rite principles.


The research concluded that Imam al-Nawawi adopted the ash ‘rite methodology in his theological foundations while adding methodological contributions characterized by moderation, clarity, and practical application. The study also showed that "The Seven Purposes" represents an integrated model of the ash’ rite theological methodology, where al-Nawawi addressed fundamental theological issues (Monotheism, Prophethood, the Hereafter, Divine Decree, Faith, Deeds, and Spiritual States) in a systematic way that combines textual and rational evidence.


The research recommends conducting comparative studies of al-Nawawi's methodology with his contemporaries among ash’ rite scholars, and benefiting from his approach in contemporary theological education





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Khalid Jalal Muhiadin

Department of Islamic Studies, College of Islamic Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil / Erbil - Iraq 1

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خالد جلال محي الدين. (2026). The Theological Methodology of Imam Al-Nawawi and Its Connection to the Ash’ rite School: The Seven Purposes as a Model: The Theological Methodology of Imam Al-Nawawi and Its Connection to the Ash’ rite School: The Seven Purposes as a Model. Journal of Education for the Humanities, 6(22), 676–651. Retrieved from https://jeh.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/jeh/article/view/62360
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