Seminar Antarabangsa Usul Fiqh (iSUFI) 2024

This paper examines KH. Bahaudin Nursalim's (Gus Baha) thoughts on the dynamic approach to fiqh, mainly through the integration of al-qawaid al-fiqhiyyahand usul al-fiqh. This approach is intriguing because it offers contextual solutions to modern social challenges without sacrificing the core principles of Islamic law. The aim of this paper is to understand how Gus Baha uses these two disciplines to create a fiqh that is adaptable and applicable to the lives of contemporary Muslim societies. This paper used a descriptive-analytical method to examine Gus Baha's lectures available on digital platforms and analyze how he applies al-qawaid al-fiqhiyyahand usul al-fiqh to address complex legal issues. The main findings show that Gus Baha's contextualized approach allows fiqh to remain relevant and responsive to changing times, especially about maqasid asshari'ah (the goals of sharia), such as justice and social welfare. This paper suggests that modern scholars should contemplate collaborating across regions to enhance the application of Gus Baha's methodology in specific cases.