Abstract

The principles of Islamic Shariah law and understanding God’s purpose in His creation are entirely rooted in grasping the meanings of the sacred text, comprehending the words and structures, and then reflecting on the context in which these meanings and rulings appear. Scholars of various specializations cannot clarify Shariah rulings or derive judgments without a deep understanding of the meanings embedded in the text, which was revealed in the language and eloquence of the Arabs. Establishing comprehensive principles or interpreting the Qur’an is, therefore, inseparable from these linguistic meanings.
This research sheds light on the influence of context and the methods of meaning interpretation among scholars of usul al-fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence) and interpreters of the Qur’an. Both groups rely on the apparent text to clarify its meanings, implications, and rulings. There is notable similarity in the methods of interpretation employed by jurists and exegetes who incorporate these interpretative principles. The exegetes may explicitly state this reliance in some areas and overlook it in others. Consequently, this research is divided into an introduction, five main chapters, and a conclusion.