, ,August 2026 ,Pages 604-619
Dr. Musleh Ismail Ibrahim ; Dr. Khaled Othman Ali
This research examines the economic rulings of Sheikh Abdul Karim al-Mudarris (d. 1426 AH/2005 CE) through an analytical study of his contemporary fatwas on financial transactions, aiming to highlight his jurisprudential approach to addressing emerging economic issues.
The research begins with a scholarly biography of his life, outlining his prominent position in Baghdad as a jurist and his role in issuing fatwas on contemporary issues. It also analyzes his general methodology in issuing fatwas, which is based on adherence to the Shafi'i school of thought while remaining open to other schools when evidence or necessity arises.
Furthermore, the research highlights his contribution to building a sound understanding of Islamic economic principles within society through fatwas that considered people's realities and customs, and sought to find legal solutions that reconcile preserving the objectives of Islamic law with alleviating hardship for those engaged in transactions. The research then addressed his legal opinions on usury, clarifying his strict stance on prohibiting usury in dealings with the state and non-Muslims. It discussed his views in light of the interpretations of some contemporary jurists, highlighting his inclination towards blocking the means to evil and his caution in expanding permissible exceptions. The research also examined examples of his fatwas on contemporary economic issues, such as the ruling on installment sales and certain matters related to companies and transactions, revealing his ability to distinguish between permissible and prohibited practices and to link rulings to their underlying legal objectives.
The study concluded that the Sheikh's legal opinions represent a model of conservative yet open-minded jurisprudential reasoning, combining sound legal principles with an understanding of reality. This contributes to establishing applied economic jurisprudence and building a balanced legal awareness in the field of contemporary financial transactions.