The Role of Jurisprudence Academies in Bringing together the Opinions of Contemporary Jurists (Jurisprudence of Reality and Jurisprudence-and Adapting the Perception of Contemporary Issues) as a Model

Abstract

This research addresses the role of Islamic jurisprudence academies in bridging the views of contemporary scholars in the fields of Fiqh al-Waqi' (jurisprudence of current realities) and Fiqh al-Nawazil (jurisprudence of emerging issues), as well as in adapting modern issues. It does so by defining these academies and highlighting the legitimacy and importance of Fiqh al-Waqi' and Fiqh al-Nawazil, along with the concept of legal adaptation. The study also reviews some of the jurisprudential decisions issued by these academies, clarifying their connection to Fiqh al-Waqi' and Fiqh al-Nawazil and their role in unifying scholars' perspectives through comprehensive studies of various aspects of the issues. The research reached several conclusions, most notably the significance of these academies in addressing contemporary issues and issuing jurisprudential decisions that reflect consensus after thorough discussion of the evidence. It also highlighted the role of scholars in providing clear conceptualizations of modern issues before issuing decisions. The research recommends encouraging scholars to conduct further studies in the fields of Fiqh al-Waqi' and Fiqh al-Nawazil, supporting collective ijtihad, and fostering coordination between jurisprudence academies and universities for knowledge exchange. Additionally, it calls for the establishment of a database to track academic studies and the inclusion of Fiqh al-Waqi' and Fiqh al-Nawazil in the curricula of Sharia and law faculties to better equip researchers and enhance their ability to adapt contemporary issues to Islamic legal principles.