Resolution No. 1

The International Islamic Fiqh Academy, holding its first session, in Makkah al-Mukarramah, on 26-29 Safar 1405 H (19 to 22 November 1984),

Having reviewed the report of the Studies and Research Division, its main themes and recommendations, namely:

• The Research of current issues and facts based on an analysis that relies on legitimate evidence and the realization of the intended objectives of the Sharia and aims at facilitating and removing hardships from the Sharia provisions and its general rules.
• Using the findings of serious research and studies relating to all fiqh schools and documenting the different schools’ opinions from their reliable sources and its renowned books.
• Conducting studies and research under the following standards and criteria:

• Accuracy and actuality.
• An Ijtihad based on Islamic foundations and that takes into account the objectives and interests of the Shariah.
• Following comparative jurisprudence approach in the research and study on different issues.
• Commitment to objectivity and impartiality.
• Endorsing respect where there is disagreement and formulating resolutions based on the majority opinion while mentioning the different opinions.
• Providing opinions and research with correct evidence based on the foundations of Islam and heritage sources and tracing ahadith according to the accepted standards of takhrij (analysis of transmission) and documenting the quotes based on approved criteria.