Usul al-fiqh

Usul al-fiqh is like the recipe for how people who follow Islam make decisions about what they should do in different situations. It’s like how a chef follows a recipe to make a meal.

There are different sources that Muslims use when following usul al-fiqh, like the Quran (which is like the holy book), and the Sunnah (which is the way Prophet Muhammad lived his life). These sources help Muslims understand what they should do and how they should act in different situations.

Muslims use different methods to figure out what they should do. Some methods might be like asking a wise person or using common sense. Another method is called qiyas, which is when people compare different situations to decide what they should do.

Overall, usul al-fiqh is a way for Muslims to understand and follow the teachings of Islam so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their communities.