أسماء المندوب عند الأصوليين الحنفية وآثارها الفقهية Terminological Designations of the Mandūb According to Ḥanafī Legal Theorists and Their Juristic Implications

Abstract

Understanding the meanings of technical terms and distinguishing between them is a fundamental requirement in every field of knowledge. Classical and contemporary scholars have consistently emphasized the importance of mastering terminological concepts to prevent misunderstanding and methodological errors. Consequently, they devoted extensive efforts to compiling specialized works on terminology, ranging from concise treatises to comprehensive encyclopedic studies. Within this scholarly tradition, the present study examines the various terms used to denote the concept of mandūb (recommended act) in the terminology of the Ḥanafī school of Islamic jurisprudence. Employing an inductive and analytical methodology, the study surveys relevant sources in uṣūl al-fiqh, substantive jurisprudence (fiqh), and Arabic lexicography to identify, classify, and critically evaluate these terminological expressions. Rather than merely collecting and categorizing the relevant material, the research analyzes scholarly opinions, assesses their evidential basis, and investigates whether these terms are synonymous, distinct, or partially overlapping. It further explores the extent of agreement and disagreement among Ḥanafī jurists and legal theorists regarding their usage and clarifies the nature and implications of these differences. The study concludes that a precise understanding of these terminological variations is essential for the accurate interpretation of Ḥanafī legal literature and contributes to greater clarity in the study of Islamic legal theory.