Fiqh of Priorities and Its Applications in Prioritizing Marriage: An Analytical Study in Light of the Maqasid al-Sharia

Abstract

The article explores the relationship between the "Fiqh of Priorities" and establishing the priority of marriage in building the Muslim family, through an analytical study that combines theoretical and applied frameworks. The research aims to highlight the role of this jurisprudential approach in organizing religious obligations according to their benefits and harms, with a focus on marriage as a cornerstone for preserving society from moral deviation and achieving emotional stability.

The study is divided into:

• A theoretical aspect, which defines the "Fiqh of Priorities" as a methodology for ranking Islamic rulings based on their importance, grounded in Sharia sources and its higher objectives (such as preserving progeny and religion).

An applied aspect, which classifies marriage as a "legal priority" that takes precedence over many individual concerns when there is a risk of societal corruption.