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Maqasid
Maqasid is an Arabic word for goals or purposes. In an Islamic context, the term can refer to the purposes of Islamic faith, zakat (charity tax), pilgrimage, or of the Qur'an's and Sunnah's text.
In terms of Shariah, there are five foundational goals (maqasid al-Shariah). These are the preservation of:
- Religion / Faith (din)
- Life (nafs)
- Lineage / Progeny (nasl)
- Intellect (‘aql)
- Property / Wealth (mal)