THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MAQĀSĪD SYĀRÍAH IN FATWĀ COVID-19 IN SABAH

ABSTRACT

Maqāsīd Syāriah is an important component in the religion of Islam, especially understanding the text and syará evidence. It is also the meaning and purpose required by the syará in prescribing a law to ensure the welfare of mankind. Apart from that, it also has its own importance in measuring and considering something in order to protect the welfare and reject mafsadah. Following the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world, all muftis throughout Malaysia have used this method in giving the verdict related to practical of worship throughout the pandemic. The application of the elements of maqāsīd syāriah is able to ensure the safety and well-being of the ummah to be in line with the demands and tenets of Islam. This article will also discuss the role of maqāsīd syāriah in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is a quantitative method by using questionnaires to obtain virginity and information accurately. This study finds that the role of maqāsīd syāriah in the princip dharuriyyāt al-khams;is to maintain the originality of religion, good life, sober mind, descendanty, and property is able to prevent the transmission of Covid-19. Iis also referred to the principle of dharuriyyāt in helping various issues that arise especially the Fatāwā (verdicts) that have been decided by ruling authorities. Thus understanding the role of maqāsīd as a whole can ease people in performing worship according to the Islam.