The Role of Istihsan in Applying Maslahah in Islamic Finance

Authors

  • Muhammad Shahrul Ifwat Ishak Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu
  • Syairazi Muhammad Husni Mohd Sharoni Shariah Advisory & Governance, Group Islamic Banking, CIMB Islamic Bank, Kuala Lumpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/jif.v11i1.640

Keywords:

istihsan, maslahah, Islamic finance, Islamic banking

Abstract

This paper identifies the role of istihsan in Islamic finance that should be emphasized to strengthen the element of Shariah compliance. Over the period, it is argued that applying Shariah rulings in Islamic finance has witnessed several challenges and difficulties resulting in some aspects may need toleration for the sake of maslahah. The data of this study is based on library research, by referring to classical and contemporary books of usul fiqh, academic and non-academic works and related resolutions from the BNM and SCM. The findings reveal that the role of istihsan can be manifested through providing an exceptional ruling from general rulings, considering modern norms of business practices before applying rulings, harmonizing between Shariah and civil laws, and adapting Islamic finance within the change of circumstance. While this study utilizes limited secondary data as well as it focuses on Malaysia, it engages with the real Islamic finance issues in this country. Thus, this study is hoped to benefit many parties who involve directly and indirectly in this industry, particularly to deeply understand the application of Shariah principles in Islamic finance.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Ishak, M. S. I., & Mohd Sharoni, S. M. H. (2022). The Role of Istihsan in Applying Maslahah in Islamic Finance. Journal of Islamic Finance, 11(1), 113–120. https://doi.org/10.31436/jif.v11i1.640

Issue

Section

Articles