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Maqasid Institute Global is a global think tank that aims to create a paradigm shift in the understanding and practice of Islam via maqasid al-shariah. The maqasid are the higher objectives of Islam as derived from divine revelation, the Quran, and the wisdom of Prophetic tradition. In their most general and universal articulation, maqasid al-shariah is grounded in mercy, equity, justice, wisdom, dignity and welfare of all creation. The maqasid approach is broadly understood as the search for ‘why’. It stimulates a move away from status quo apologism to Quranic paradigm, from rules to purposes, from juridical schools to multidisciplinary research groups, and from static to dynamic understandings and harmony with universal laws (sunan). While historically grounded in the rich intellectual heritage of Islamic scholarship, the understanding, method and application of the maqasid are continuously evolving.[1]
The Formation of Maqasid Institute – Global[edit]
Over the past ten years, MI was registered as a consulting firm in the UK and MI scholars offered training programs and graduate research projects on Maqasid al-Shariah and a number of related applications at universities, think tanks, governments, and NGOs in over 50 countries. The establishment of MI in the USA was a milestone towards providing the proper institutional environment to ensures coherence, integration, and synergy for all maqasid-based efforts.
MI USA started its activities formally in 2017 with the appointment of an executive team including Prof. Jasser Auda as president. Maqasid Institute HQ is registered in the USA as non-profit organization. All MI affiliates, regional centers and offices are registered as independent NGOs and/or non-profit entities in their respective countries.
Vision[edit]
MI’s vision is to see a renewed maqasid paradigm guiding humanity’s search for truth, wisdom and dignity.