In contemporary times, fatwas have become a primary reference for society to understand various legal rulings. A fatwa is defined as a legal answer given by a knowledgeable person (faqih) to a questioner (mufti), and it is not binding on the person asking. A person requested to provide a ruling must be knowledgeable in Islamic law, commonly known as a mufti. Recently, Malaysia has undergone various revolutions, including in administrative aspects. The institution of fatwas that previously existed is now known as the State Mufti Department, which is responsible for issuing fatwas. The implementation of fatwas in Malaysia differs from the definitions provided by classical scholars, as they are binding on the residents of each state. Determining a legal ruling must involve the elements of maqasid al-shariah to ensure that the issued rulings are relevant to the circumstances and conditions of the questioner. Using qualitative methods, this study aims to analyze some of the fatwas issued in Selangor from the perspective of maqasid al-shariah, given that Selangor is a state that has issued a significant number of fatwas with 179 from 1991 to 2024. The findings of this study indicate that the fatwas in Selangor generally consider maqasid al-shariah in their issuance processes, taking into account the protection of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property, and also incorporating fiqh methodologies to reinforce the legal determinations. This underscores the importance of using a holistic and contextual approach in formulating Islamic laws that can serve as guidance for the community. Thus, fatwas not only address individual legal needs but also reflect the values and primary objectives of Islamic law in safeguarding the welfare of the community.
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