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Shafi'i jurisprudence

Shafi'i jurisprudence is a school of Islamic law founded by Imam Al-Shafi'i, emphasizing the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet) as primary sources. It balances these texts with logical reasoning (ijtihad) and consensus among scholars to interpret laws. The school provides detailed guidelines for daily practices, worship, morality, and social conduct, aiming for a systematic and consistent approach to applying Islamic principles. It is one of the four major Sunni legal schools and is widely followed in parts of the Muslim world, promoting clarity and structured understanding of religious obligations.