, ,August 2026 ,Pages 590-603
This study analyzes the methodology of Sheikh Amjad al-Zahawi (d. 1976 CE) in the field of issuing fatwas, clarifying its influence on guiding Sharia judicial rulings. It presents a scholarly model demonstrating a balance between theoretical jurisprudence and applied judicial practice. The study's significance lies in Sheikh al-Zahawi's high scholarly standing and his effective role in linking fatwas and judicial rulings, grounded in fundamental principles and jurisprudential rules. The study aims to highlight the characteristics of his reasoning methodology, as well as his fatwas and their impact on Sharia jurisprudence. Employing a descriptive, analytical, and historical approach, the study concludes that Sheikh al-Zahawi contributed to establishing a balanced judicial jurisprudence that incorporates Sharia texts and overarching objectives while considering the needs of contemporary society and the aims of Islamic law. This makes his fatwas directly influential in improving judicial rulings and achieving justice.