Hakikat Hukum Islam: Kajian Filosofis tentang Esensi dan Perdebatan Ulama

Abstract

This article explores the essence of Islamic Law through a
philosophical approach, focusing on scholarly debates about the source,
methodology, and purpose of the law. Using literature study and content
analysis methods, this study explores various schools of thought such as
textualism, rationalism, and contextualism, as well as the arguments behind
their differing views. The findings show that Islamic Law is not only
understood as a set of norms, but also as a system rooted in philosophical
values, which aims to realize the benefit of humanity.
This study emphasizes the relevance of a deep understanding of the
essence of Islamic Law in the context of complex modern society. Adaptation
and reinterpretation of the law, by maintaining a balance between religious
principles and socio-cultural changes, is considered important. This article
argues that the Maqashid Shariah, which is the purpose of protecting
religion, soul, intellect, descent, and property, is the essence of Islamic Law.
It is hoped that this article can contribute to the development of academic
discourse on Islamic legal philosophy.