Abstract Research title: The Principle: Considering Something That Is Neither a Legitimate (Sharīʿah-Based) Casue nor a Natural Cause to Be a Cause Is Minor Shirk. (Its meaning, historical context, evidencial basis, and the challenges it faces) This study aims to contribute to the classification of theological principles, to analyse this specific principle by examining its historical background and evidence, and to engage in refining the understanding of takfīr (declaring someone an unbeliever) by limiting its scope as implied by the principle. The research employs both analytical and inductive methodologie and critical approach. Key findings include: Causes are categorised into natural causes and legitimate (Sharīʿah-based) causes. The principle is generally valid, with two main issues raised: its recent origin and the generality of its application. One example of this generality is the judgement that anyone who adopts a cause neither established by Sharīʿah nor naturally proven is guilty of minor shirk. The principle does not differentiate between whether the cause is intended for religious or worldly purposes. Furthermore, it does not address the ruling on causes that are naturally proven, nor does it consider the strength or weakness of speculative reasoning in adopting causes.
Al-Mutairi, A. B. T. B. A. (2025). Considering Something That Is Neither a Legitimate (Sharīʿah-Based) Casue nor a Natural Cause to Be a Cause Is Minor Shirk. Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 53(1), 366-384. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2025.353509.1803
MLA
Ahmad bin Turki bin Abdullah Al-Mutairi. "Considering Something That Is Neither a Legitimate (Sharīʿah-Based) Casue nor a Natural Cause to Be a Cause Is Minor Shirk", Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 53, 1, 2025, 366-384. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2025.353509.1803
HARVARD
Al-Mutairi, A. B. T. B. A. (2025). 'Considering Something That Is Neither a Legitimate (Sharīʿah-Based) Casue nor a Natural Cause to Be a Cause Is Minor Shirk', Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 53(1), pp. 366-384. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2025.353509.1803
VANCOUVER
Al-Mutairi, A. B. T. B. A. Considering Something That Is Neither a Legitimate (Sharīʿah-Based) Casue nor a Natural Cause to Be a Cause Is Minor Shirk. Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, 2025; 53(1): 366-384. doi: 10.21608/aafu.2025.353509.1803
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