ISTIHSAN DALAM LITERATUR SYAFI’IYAH (TELAAH ISTIHSAN DALAM KITAB Al-MUSTAṢFA Al-GHAZALI)

Abstract

This article aims to examine the reasons for the views of Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghaza li i n the Kitab of Al-Mustaṣfa min 'Ilmi Ushul which classifies Istihsan into the Mauhum argument (the argument that is admired). Istihsan is one of the ijtihad methods disputed by the scholars, althoug h in reality, all scholars use it practically. Basically, the scholars use Istihsan in lughawi (language), which i s "to do something better". But in terms of the term (which usually applies), scholars differ due to differences in understanding and defining "Istihsan". The method used is a qualitative method with a library research approach, with the finding that follows the best here is the best from the propositions t ha t have been revealed by Allah, not the best according to the inclination of reason alone. Fur t he r mor e, t he argument that emerges inexplicably cannot be known whether it is imaginary or really exists. So tha t argument must be real, by taking it from the argument of Sharia, so that it appears real when he justifie s or blames. So then, it is better to cancel Istihsan.