مؤسسة الشرق الأوسط للنشر العلمي
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Fiqh al-Aqalliyyāt (FA), which translates to the Jurisprudence of Muslim Minorities, is explored in this paper to tackle the distinct political challenges faced by Lebanon—a diverse confessional state where Muslims make up the majority but operate under a shared, non-Sharia-based governance. This study looks into how FA has evolved into Fiqh al-Ta'āyush al-Madani (Jurisprudence of Civil Coexistence), grounding its adaptable approach in the Maqāsid al-Sharī’ah (Higher Objectives of Islamic Law) to support political compromise and emphasize the importance of preserving life and stability (Hifẓ al-Nafs). A simulated quantitative study involving 400 Lebanese Muslim leaders reveals a strong positive correlation (r = 0.71, p < 0.001) between embracing Coexistence Jurisprudence and the leaders' perceptions of political effectiveness and community stability. The analysis wraps up by highlighting that FA's fundamental approach, putting public interest (maslahah) ahead of rigid legal structures, is crucial for nurturing Islamic life and steering political involvement in intricate, diverse systems.