The Dalaalaat that we have discussed differ and vary in respect to the strength of their evidence and proof (Hujjiyah) in accordance to their strength (Quwwah) as follows:

1 – Dalaalat ul-‘Ibaarah (expressed indication) is the strongest due to two qualities:

Firstly: Because the meaning that it establishes is benefited or taken from the Alfaazh (worded expressions) of the Nass (text) directly.

Secondly: Because that meaning represents the Maqsood (what is intended) by the Shaari’ in origin or in following (Aslaalatan or Taba’an).

2 – Dalaalat ul-Ishaarah (indication by indication): The meaning established by it is taken from the Maqsood (what is intended) by the Shari’ (Legislator) necessarily and not in origin or in following.

3 – Dalaalat un-Nass: This is the Mafhoom Al-Muwaafaqah (congruent understanding) and this is the meaning that the text has been silent upon whilst it represents the Maqsood (what is intended) by the Shaari’ due to its agreement or conformity to the meaning that has been mentioned within the text as both share the Qasd (intent) that the Hukm was legislated for the sake or purpose of.

4 – Dalaalat ul-Iqtidaa’: It is the necessary meaning that the Sihhat ul-Kalaam (correctness of the speech) dictates in accordance to the Shar’a or the ‘Aql (mind).

Example:

A conflict between the Dalaalat ul-‘Ibaarah and the Dalaalat ul-Ishaarah.

Allah (swt) said: