The Effect of Custom in Restricting the Absolute According to Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen Based on the Book "Al-Sharh Al-Mumti" on "Zad Al-Mustaqni"

This research aims to highlight the role of custom (ʿurf) and how it is used to restrict the absolute (muṭlaq) according to Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn, particularly through his book Al-Sharḥ Al-Mumtiʿ. The study also examines his other works and whether custom played a pivotal role in his interpretation of texts, as well as how he addressed the temporal and spatial changes of customs through a close reading of Al-Sharḥ Al-Mumtiʿ and his other writings. The research clarifies the significance of custom for Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn, the conditions for applying custom, and the criteria for restricting the absolute through custom in practical jurisprudential applications. It occasionally presents the opinions of the four major jurists in relation to statements made by Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn regarding the principles and indications for using custom, demonstrating the correctness of his reasoning. One of the key findings of the research is that custom is a means of restricting absolutes, defining the scope of general rulings, and has a significant and strong influence on fatwas. The recognized custom in this context has specific limitations and criteria. The role of custom in restricting the absolute reflects one aspect of the flexibility of Islamic law in addressing reality and social changes. Researchers should give significant attention to studying the impact of custom in the jurisprudence of Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn through a comprehensive analysis of his works and the jurisprudential and foundational principles he discussed concerning custom.