Understanding the Objectives of the Shari'ah (Maqasid al Shari'ah)
The Thinking Muslim
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The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Alcohol and Gambling
"The Sharia is not defined by the Muslahr," he says. "It's difficult but let's take the Quranic analogy first and we'll start with that." The idea that a human being can use their intellect to decide on whether or not to drink alcohol, for example, has been called into question in some circles. He adds: 'You need to acknowledge that there are some pros to things in life'
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