The Shafi'i School of Thought

The Shafi'i School of Thought is one of the four major Islamic legal schools, founded by Imam al-Shafi'i in the 8th century. It emphasizes the importance of the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) as primary sources of law, alongside consensus (ijma) and analogy (qiyas) for deriving legal rulings. Shafi'i jurisprudence is known for its systematic approach to legal reasoning and its focus on clarity and consistency. It is widely followed in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, shaping the legal and cultural practices of its adherents in various aspects of daily life.