General characteristics of Islamic law

Praise be to Allah, lord of the universe, peace and blessings be upon the last prophets and  messengers, and upon his family and esteemed companions.

After a lot of  researches concerning Islamic law, the scholars of  Islam had found therein a number of  characteristics features including:

First, it based on divine sources because the Islamic  law, its principles, its methods are derived from Glorious Quran and Sunna  of the prophet Muhammad( peace be upon hi).

Allah the almighty  says about Holy Quran: « falsehood cannot come to  it from before it or behind it: ( it is) sent down by all wise, worthy of praise ( Allah ) » ( Fussilat 41: 42).

Allah the almighty says about sunna of prophet:« nor does he speak of his own desire, It is only a revelation »   

Second, it is comprehensive in terms of its ruling, methods, and ethics. therefore It covers all aspects of life. Allah says: « And there is no creature on the earth or bird that flies with its wings except (that they are) communities like you. We have not neglected in the Register a thing. Then unto their Lord they will be gathered» ( 6: 38)

Third, It is universal in a way that is not only limited  to a specific human race,certain places,or color.rather.it is guidance for all humanity.Allah the almighty says: « and we have sent you (o Muhammad) except as a mercy to the worlds » (Al-Anbiya 21:107)   

Forth, It is moderate and balanced in terms of its view of man with its two essential components, namely the spiritual and the physical aspects of his nature.Allah the Almighty says:« But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of hereafter; and yet  do not forget your share of the world » ( AlQasas 28:77)

fifth, it is rational and realistic because it deals with tangible facts, not illusions and superstitions.

sixth, it is easy and free of hardships ;« Allah the exalted says: Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardships»  (Al-Baqarah 2:185)[1] 

finally, this is our wonderful  religion which was named  Islam, so do not think that Islam is only a system of belief, but it is  comprehensive  way of life for all human being.