Introduction
The emergence of Maṣlaḥa as a legal concept
Integrating Maṣlaḥa into legal analogy (Qiyās)
Applying Maṣlaḥa in legal precepts (Qawāʻid)
Using substantive legal reasoning to integrate Maṣlaḥa into the law
A comprehensive theory of Maṣlaḥa
Conclusions.
Maṣlaḥa and the purpose of the law : Islamic discourse on legal change from the 4th/10th to 8th/14th century by Felicitas Meta Maria Opwis. ISBN 9789004184169. Published by Brill in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.