So Brother above, do you think there could be any principles, if fiqh for example, which then can be applied to make laws to cover new matters? If there is such a thing then would that no be obeying God's law?
as you can see in Islam we cannot altered something that already Fixed in Quran or Hadith because it's Directly from God.
The Muftis will makes ruling with basic usul fiqh method
1. The Qur'an
2. The Sunnah
as to covers new matter.
Thus, we may state that the concept of Ijtihid or "opinion", at that stage went no further than one of the following:
1. Applying one or another of the possible meanings in cases where a sentence may lend itself to two or more interpretations, e.g. when the Prophet (PBUH) ordered the Muslims to pray among Banu Qurayzah.
2. Comparative Qiyas; which deals with a matter by comparing it with another, similar matter which is dealt with in the Qur'an or Sunnah. For example, the Qiyas of 'Ammar who compared the case of Tayammum when in a state of Janabah to Ghusl, and therefore rubbed his whole body with dust.16
3. Ijtihad by taking into account something which is potentially beneficial; or prohibiting something which could lead to wrongdoing; or deriving a particular ruling from general statements; or adopting a specific interpretation; and so on.
Can we call a new laws, Laws of God?
Yes, but it'll be indirectly.
let's say Drugs.
Drugs are not mention in 2 main source, therefore Muftis must use the 3rd option.
We can Qiyas it with Liquor=intoxicant, using Drugs also harms our health and Allah prohibited doing something that harm ourself and others and so on.
lets say speeding, it's also dangerous for ourself and others..
this is oversimplified of course, usul fiqh is
very broad subject.
and i dont want to claim myself as completely able to discuss about that.
But the basic point is.
Basic Laws in Quran and Hadis stand still.
New Laws are only for new Matter.
hope that help,
