Al-Amali of Shaykh Mufid

5. Jurisprudence and Legal Principles

The legal exegesis within “Al-Amali” reveals al-Mufid’s direct contributions to Shia jurisprudence. He navigates issues of religious law, emphasizing the importance of deriving rulings from both the Quran and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt. This duality underscores a robust methodological framework, wherein primary sources are interpreted to establish rulings pertinent to the contemporary context, thus ensuring that Shia law is not static but rather evolves alongside societal changes.

6. The Legacy of Al-Amali