نوع مقاله : علمی پژوهشی
نویسنده
استادیار، گروه معارف اسلامی، دانشکده علوم پایه و کاربردی، دانشگاه صنعتی کرمانشاه، کرمانشاه، ایران.
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
In Islamic jurisprudence, ritual rulings are subject to concessions under conditions of war and necessity, including fear prayer (ṣalāt al-khawf), shortened prayer, tayammum, and the permissibility of breaking the fast. Conventional explanations of these rulings are generally based on legal principles such as necessity and the removal of hardship, yet they often focus on juridical mechanisms rather than their philosophical foundations. This study examines the rationale for flexibility in ritual worship despite its central role in the relationship between human beings and God. Using a descriptive-analytical method and drawing on juristic, Qur’anic, and philosophy of Islamic law sources, the study argues that the mitigation of ritual obligations cannot be explained solely by the alleviation of hardship. Rather, it is grounded in the distinction between the purpose of worship and its external form. In Islamic legal thought, acts of worship are prescribed to achieve objectives such as nearness to God and spiritual growth, while ritual forms function as means toward these ends. Since human beings are regarded not only as subjects of obligation but also as recipients of divine guidance, Islamic law adapts certain ritual requirements when war and necessity threaten human life, dignity, and capacity. Such concessions preserve the continuity of worship and the individual's connection with God. Accordingly, they represent manifestations of wisdom and mercy within Islamic legislation and reflect its commitment to safeguarding the human being as an agent of devotion.
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