What does Qiyasu al-ʿilaa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Qiyasu al-ʿilaa (قِياسُ العِلَّة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Qiyasu al-ʿilaa

Qiyasu al-ʿilaa according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

أَن يجمع بَين الأَصْل وَالْفرع بِعَين الْعلَّة

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