مجلة البحوث القانونية و الاقتصادية
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 303-328
2026-01-01

Reasoning By The Meanings Of Words And Its Impact On Differences In Jurisprudential Issues

Authors : Abderrahmane Mohamed Seghir .

Abstract

The Noble Qur'an was revealed in clear Arabic to the most eloquent of the Arabs, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and was recited by people who spoke naturally and instinctively without affectation. The Arabic language is multifaceted; words are often polysemous, and a single entity may be known by multiple names. Differences in words and their intended meanings cause scholars to differ in deriving legal rulings based on the objectives and purposes underlying Qur'anic verses or prophetic traditions. From this premise, one of the most important topics in the principles of jurisprudence is the study of the meanings of words. Deriving Islamic legal rulings depends on correctly understanding these meanings, as differing interpretations lead to divergent legal opinions. This study examines the evidential meanings of words and their impact on the variety of reasoning across scholars' jurisprudential schools and opinions.

Keywords

Meanings of words, reasoning, impact, jurisprudential issues