2/1/16 – 2/5/16
What is a Hukm?
The Address of Allah to his followers, about what they have to do, what they can do, and why they do it.
The who and what of Ahkam
Hakim, Law Giver – Allah
Mahkum ‘alayhi, Law abiding – Humanity, the Mukallaf
Mahkum fihi – Actions of the Mukallaf, laws that need to be followed
Mahkum bihi – The categorization of mahkum fifi/laws, actions and their rank. Also known as a Hukm
Two types of Ahkam
The address of Allah to his followers, about what they have to do and their choice therein. Hukm Taklifi
The address of Allah to his followers, about why they have to do and the circumstances surrounding them. Hukm Wad’i
Division 1.
Hukm Taklifi
What is Taklif?
Taklif refers to the difficulty humans face and endure under the command of Allah, to follow him and correct the human condition.
Taklifi Ahkam are looked at from two angles,
- The state of the Mahkum ‘alayhi (Mukallaf), and
- the state of the Mahkum fihi(‘aml).
State of Mukallaf (Mahkum ‘alayhi)
This part of the greater science of taklif, examines whether or not a person is eligible to be held accountable to the address of Allah. It asks two questions:
- Is he eligible to be help accountable? (ahliyah al-Wujub)
- Is he eligible to perform? (ahliyah al-Ada)
