1 – Its definition and its categories: ‘Istihsaan As-Sunnah, Istihsaan Al-Ijmaa’, Istihsaan Ad-Darooah and Al-Maslahah’.

2 – Its Hujjiyah (proof or evidence for its validity) and the opinions of the ‘Ulamaa in relation to this.

3 – Al-Istihsaan when in conflict with Qiyaas according to the Hanafiyah.

4 – Examples of the application of Al-Istihsaan.

1 – Definition of Al-Masaalih Al-Mursalah, its categories and the significance of utilising it in the Islamic Fiqh.

2 - Hujjiyah of Al-Masaalih Al-Mursalah, the evidences for that and the opinion of the ‘Ulamaa in respect to it.

3 – Practical examples of the application of the utilisation of Al-Masaalih Al-Mursalah.

4 – The relationship between Al-Maslahah Al-Mursalah and Al-Istihsaan.