The Jurisprudential (Fiqh) Opinions of Ibn Al-Fars Al-Andalusi (d. 597 AH) in His Book Ahkam Al-Quran [The Rulings of Quran]: The Capability to Perform Hajj as a Model

Abstract

This research aims to conduct a comparative study of some Hajj-related issues pertaining to the capability to perform Hajj according to the Maliki scholar Ibn Al-Fars Al-Andalusi in his book "Ahkam Al-Quran [The Rulings of Quran]." This book is considered an encyclopedia in its field, encompassing numerous jurisprudential and foundational issues. Ibn Al-Fars presents valuable opinions in the book, aligning with the Maliki school of thought without blind adherence. The researcher chose to focus on the capability  to perform Hajj due to its significance and the importance of the Hajj pilgrimage itself. The research falls into two sections: the first introduces Ibn Al-Far’s biography, and the second examines the issues of the capability to perform Hajj comparatively with other Islamic schools of thought. The researcher favors the strongest arguments and those closest to the contemporary context.