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Shariah-The Complementary (al-Hājiyyat)
  • Al-Hājiyyat refers to complementary interests that support the five essential interests (al-ḍarūriyyāt).
  • These do not cause total disruption of life if neglected,
but their absence brings hardship to individuals or society.
  • Purpose: To remove difficulty and make life easier.


Examples of al-Hājiyyat

1)
‘Ibādah (Worship)
  • Sharī‘ah gives dispensations (rukhsah) for:
    • Travelers
    • Sick people
  • Examples:
    • Travelers may combine (al-jam‘) and shorten (al-qaṣr) their prayers.
    • Sick persons may:
      • Pray sitting or lying
      • Break their fast in Ramaḍān


2)
Economic Transactions (Mu‘āmalah)
  • Prohibition of iḥtikār (hoarding/profiteering)
→ protects society from exploitation.
  • Prohibition of selling alcohol to prevent consumption.


3)
Other Concessions
  • Basic permissibility (ibāḥah) of:
    • Enjoying food (victuals)
    • Hunting
→ These fall under al-Hājiyyat.
Summary of Purpose
  • Al-Hājiyyat eases life and reduces hardship.
  • Without them → life still continues,
but becomes difficult and burdensome.
  • These include special rulings that allow flexibility in:
    • Worship
    • Daily activities
    • Economic matters
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