Shatibi’s Philosophy of Islamic Law

“Into this admittedly difficult arena that is full of conflicting views enters Dr. Masud to lead us step by step in a fascinating way to what he considers the true import of Shatibi’s views concerning Jurisprudence or usul al-fiqh. From all indications, this book should be considered the definitive work on al-Shatib‚ and his legal philosophy. “Scholars of Islamic law and Islamicists generally are very much in debt to Dr. Masud for this major contribution.”