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Bibliography of “Judicial Practical Principles” (Usul-e ‘Amaliyyeh-ye Qaza’i)
Note: Among the books written on judicial jurisprudence and criminal and judicial law, a book exclusively dedicated…
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Royan Institute at a Glance
Royan Institute at a Glance Note: Royan Institute, as one of Iran’s scientific pioneers in the…
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Istishab in Criminal Matters; Narrow, Exceptional, and in Favor of the Accused
Note: Hujjat al-islam wal-muslimeen Dr. Sayyid Baqir Muhammadi is a graduate of the Dars-e Kharij of…
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Female Circumcision as Cosmetic Surgery
Note: Just as the circumcision of boys is an accepted matter in Islamic jurisprudence, the circumcision…
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Unlike Shia jurisprudence, the application of procedural principles (uṣūl ʿamaliyyah) in Sunni jurisprudence is exceptional and rare.
Note: Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Dr. Ali Sharifi, born in 1353 solar hijri (1974 CE) in Bamiyan,…
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The Duty-Centric Approach of Traditional Jurisprudence Has Hindered the Articulation of a Right to Human Equality
Note: The right to human equality, while appearing self-evident at first glance, proves to be deceptively simple…
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In Western Law, There Is No Such Concept as Practical Principles (Usul Amaliyyah)!
Note: Dr. Mahmoud Hekmatnia is one of the nation’s most long-standing and prominent jurists. A professor at…
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The Use of Practical Principles and Apparent Rulings in Civil Law is Premised on the Doctrine of Human Eternal Life
Note: Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Alireza Mohammadi has been a prominent figure in the Dars-e Kharij (Advanced Research Studies) of…
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The “Minimalist” Approach to Jurisprudence; A Feature or a Flaw?
Note: “Minimalist Jurisprudence” and “Maximalist Jurisprudence” (Fiqh-e Hadaqsari) are two terms used so frequently that even non-experts…
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Several Points Regarding “Conflict of Principle and Appearance”
Note: The conflict of Principle (Asl) and Appearance (Zahir), despite seemingly being a clear matter, has numerous…
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The Quiddity and Headings of Natural Resources Jurisprudence
Note: Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Dr. Saeed Farahani Fard, although more famous for economics, has been teaching and…
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Index of Articles on “Judicial Practical Principles”
Note: Practical Principles (Usul-e Amaliyyah) have long been the four principles of Exemption (Bara’ah), Precaution (Ihtiyat), Presumption…
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Rejecting Intellectual Property Rights Does Not Necessarily Hinder Economic Democratization
Note: Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Gholam-Ali Masoumi-Nia, in addition to teaching and researching in the field of Islamic…
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Jurisprudence and Education in Religions
Note: The relationship between jurisprudence (Fiqh) and upbringing (Tarbiat) in Islam is a long-standing matter, and almost…
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Judgement Seeks to Discover Reality; Therefore, Practical Principles Do Not Have Much Application in It!
Note: Judicial Practical Principles face numerous questions, one of the most important of which is how they…
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Minimalist Jurisprudence Among Intellectuals and Jurists
Note: For a long time, religious intellectuals and modernists have supported a minimalist approach to jurisprudence and…
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The Status of Judicial Practical Principles in Sunni Jurisprudence
Note: Judicial Practical Principles are widely used in Shiite jurisprudence; but is it the same in Sunni…
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Stem Cell Therapy, Despite Numerous Benefits, Entails Various Social, Ethical, and Therapeutic Harms
Note: Stem cell therapy, due to its novelty, holds many unknown dimensions even for physicians and specialists…
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Except in cases where the Lawgiver has ruled, the primary rule is the precedence of the Principle over the Appearance
Note: The conflict between the Appearance and the Principle, although identifiable throughout the science of jurisprudence, gains…
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Polygamy Does Not Always Imply Violence Against Women
Note: Polygamy has had proponents and opponents for centuries. Proponents point to widowed women for whom no…
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