The Intended Meaning of the Text and Its Impact on Analyzing Usul Texts: A Descriptive Usul Study

Among the cognitive tools that can be utilized to attain scientific knowledge is "text analysis."This process involves examining texts from various perspectives, with a primary focus on understanding the intended meaning of the text.This analysis goes beyond merely interpreting the text’s surface meaning and delves into the underlying purpose of the Usul text.Such an approach makes the Usul text relevant and effective across different fields and times.This study aims to clarify the concept of the intended meaning of Usul texts and highlight the key methods through which this intended meaning can be discerned, such as through explicit mention, implication, title, and others. Additionally, it outlines several benefits obtained from considering the intended meaning, such as narrowing down interpretations and interpreting terms in alignment with the intended meaning, while also identifying new issues in the principles of Usul al-Fiqh.This underscores the importance of considering the intended meaning of Usul texts in both scientific research and the study of Usul al-Fiqh.