Shafi'i

Shafi'i refers to one of the major schools of thought in Islamic jurisprudence, founded by the scholar Imam Al-Shafi'i in the 9th century. It emphasizes a systematic approach to interpreting Islamic law (Sharia) through the Quran, the Hadith (prophetic traditions), consensus (ijma), and analogy (qiyas). The Shafi'i school is known for its structured methodology in deriving legal rulings, making it one of the four principal Sunni schools, alongside Hanafi, Maliki, and Hanbali. It is practiced widely in various regions, including parts of East Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula.