Watanic jurisprudence as a universal legal methodology: continuum–dichotomy analysis for constitutional interpretation and epistemic order

The growing detachment of law from its ethical and metaphysical foundations has renewed the search for a jurisprudential approach that restores coherence to constitutional interpretation. This article demonstrates that Watanic jurisprudence provides a credible, coherent, and universally applicable legal methodology through its continuum–dichotomy analytical framework. By distinguishing between transcendent legal continuities and dichotomous constructs shaped by human agency, it grounds legal reasoning within its proper historical, linguistic, and civilisational context (watan). Central to this methodology is the recognition that local circumstances, customs, and historical experiences form the fundamental norms of a society and must therefore inform how constitutional texts are interpreted and applied. Watanic jurisprudence affirms that every constitution reflects the will of a supreme authority—whether divine, monarchical, or popular—and must be analysed within the moral and epistemic universe that produced it. A key contribution of Watanic jurisprudence is its capacity to prevent epistemic fragmentation, a condition that emerges when law is detached from religious or metaphysical purpose. Such separation often leads to moral relativism and intellectual disorder as legal systems drift from their foundational ethical anchors. By reintegrating transcendent principles, local moral responsibilities, and societal norms into constitutional interpretation, Watanic jurisprudence offers a balanced framework compatible with universal legal standards. It enhances doctrinal coherence, strengthens comparative constitutional analysis, and provides a spiritually grounded yet context-sensitive methodology for addressing contemporary legal and governance challenges