Recommended precaution explained

Recommended precaution is a fiqh term, prominently used by Shi'a marjas when giving fatwas. is an action in such a way that includes certain knowledge to original . This term is considered from two views: the first is view and the other is juridical perspective . In view, is concerned with the principle of Ihtiyat while in juridical view, dealt with, imitation and .

Definition

There are many definitions for recommended precaution in fiqh books and essays. is observed where the man of jurisprudence does not say anything about fatwa and on the other hand jurists choose the way of imitation freely. Sometimes is to action of (one who must act religious tasks) in such a way that the one find definite knowledge of original task. sometimes is along with the repetition of action and sometimes with is not along with. There is also a difference between in fatwa and giving fatwa in recommended precaution.[1] literally means preservation and keeping.[2] Caution concerned primarily with action but with creating rules.[3]

Types of

There are many divisions in and its types. divided in one hand into indispensable, and needed and in other hand in respect to action, not action and collection of action and not action.

in the Quran

Three groups of verses refer to indispensability of .

When Shi'a give fatwas, they sometimes are not sure about the legality of some issues. In those cases, they recommend that the follower of the refrain from the act, in case it would indeed be haram. This is in contrast to the general term mustahabb, where people voluntarily do or refrain from doing actions that they know they are not obliged to.

As example:

It is a recommended precaution that even a child should not be made to sit in the toilet with its face or back facing Qibla. But if the child positions itself that way, it is not obligatory to divert it.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: کتابخانه مدرسه فقاهت - دائرة المعارف فقه مقارن - ناصر مكارم شيرازى. lib.eshia.ir.
  2. Web site: کتابخانه مدرسه فقاهت - فرهنگ نامه اصول فقه - مرکز اطلاعات و منابع اسلامی. lib.eshia.ir.
  3. Book: Islamic Law: Theory and Practice. Robert. Gleave. Eugenia. Kermeli. 21 April 2001. I.B.Tauris. 9781860646522. Google Books.
  4. Web site: کتابخانه مدرسه فقاهت - فرهنگ نامه اصول فقه - مرکز اطلاعات و منابع اسلامی.
  5. Web site: المکتبة الإسلامية. rafed.net.