The comprehensive analysis of Fiqh books of Islamic sect -Shia

Abstract

This research is about to introduce the Jurists/Fiqh books of Shia sect. This study undertakes an examination of two seminal jurisprudential works within the Shia tradition. The analysis will focus on the thematic structure and organization of the discussions contained in these texts. In this regard, particular attention will be given to Tawḍiḥ al-Masāil and the seventeen volumes of Wasāʾil al-Shia, with a view to assessing the manner in which their legal discourses have been compiled and presented. The Shia school of thought constitutes a significant segment of the Muslim population in Pakistan as well as in other Muslim countries of the Asian continent. Within this school, multiple perspectives exist; however, the majority adhere to the Twelver (Ithna Ashari) tradition, which is spread across various cities of different provinces in Pakistan. The Shia community in Pakistan can broadly be divided into two groups: the first comprises those who migrated from India to Pakistan at the time of Partition and settled in different regions of the country, while the second consists of those who had been residing in these areas even before Partition. The contribution of this community to the creation of Pakistan was remarkable, leaving an indelible mark on history. From the country’s inception to the present day, the Shia population has stood alongside fellow citizens, striving for the stability and progress of Pakistan. The roots of Shia Islam in the Indian subcontinent can be traced back to very early periods. According to Ibn Khaldūn, during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur, the governor of Sindh was Umar ibn Ḥafṣ ibn Uthman ibn Qabīṣah ibn Abī Ṣufrah, who was inclined towards Shia thought. Moreover, the presence of ancient shrines of spiritual figures in Sindh and Karachi further indicates that the arrival of Shia traditions in this region is of considerable antiquity. The formative period of Shi‘a Islam’s introduction and dissemination in the subcontinent corresponds to the era of Caliph al-Mansūr and the subsequent Abbasid period, which played a pivotal role in the propagation and consolidation of this school of thought.in the above context  this research will show the contribution of this school of thought regarding Islamic jurisprudence and way of approach in solving  daily Muslims issues.