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The study of philosophy of law is called jurisprudence. The evolution of jurisprudence manifests the interests of society, culture and religion. All jurisprudential systems of the world fit to this assertion and possess different characteristics. If one system is based on collective interests of society, the other depicts the individuality in its essence. Some jurisprudential systems aim at worldly pleasure and luxuries while the others just focus on the Hereafter. In contrast, Islam is a balanced religion that focuses on the benefits of both individuals and society and the benefits of the world and the Hereafter. Every commandment of Allah Almighty is based on Maṣlaḥah either expressed or implied. Islamic jurists have maintained the same spirit in the derivation of aḥkām. This paper aims to explore the work of Mufti Amjad 'Alī A'ẓamī in order to highlight the salient features of his work in accordance with Maṣāliḥ 'Ibād. It also throws light on his efforts to maintain the pace of Islamic jurisprudence with the contemporary world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Qur"ān has been revealed for the guidance of mankind and it will be till the day of resurrection. Man is striving its best to reach the meanings of the holy Qur"ān. Some people use lexicons to interpret, others take the assistance of scientific knowledge. While, there are still others who also co-relate its teachings with Biblical knowledge. Sometimes such people go beyond the established knowledge in their effort. In the holy Qur"ān many animals and plants have been mentioned. To reach the exact meanings of the word used people have used scientific as well as Biblical accounts. Similar is the case with the word sidr used in the holy Qur"ān. Dr. Iqtedar Farooqi while accounting the word sidr has called it as Cedrus that is against the lexical as well as exegical meaning of the word. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]