A – He rejected that which was not based on a solid (proven) basis (Asl) and if it was based upon a firm basis then it would be Al-Qiyaas (and not Al-Masaalih).

B – It is accepted as long as it is in line with the Maqaasid of the Shaari’ and does not oppose an established basis or origin (Asl) like the Qur’aan, the Sunnah and Al-Ijmaa’, and other than that is not accepted.

C – The acceptance of the Masaalih Al-Mursalah (that which is not based on a text) if it is close to the meaning of the established (proven) Usool and even if it is not based upon a Shar’iy origin standing in its own right.

D – The statement of Al-Ghazaaliy: The Maslahah Al-Mursalah is accepted if it represents a Daroorah Qatiyah (a definite necessity).