Which of the following scholars is credited with systematizing the doctrine of Maqasid al-Shariah?
Q1. Which of the following scholars is credited with systematizing the doctrine of Maqasid al-Shariah?
Answer: Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi
Explanation: Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi (died 1388 CE) of the Maliki school is credited with the most comprehensive systematization of Maqasid al-Shariah in his work Al-Muwafaqat. While al-Ghazali earlier identified the five objectives, al-Shatibi developed the theory into a complete jurisprudential framework.