Precautionary Preference in Imam Yahya bin Hamza’s Works: An Applied Study

Abstract

This study aims to introduce Imam Yahya bin Hamza and his scholarly life. It is divided into an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The introduction provides an overview of the research terms and introduces Imam Yahya bin Hamza. Section one highlights Imam Yahya bin Hamza's precautionary preferences in matters of purification . Section two emphasizes his precautionary preferences in matters of prayer. The conclusion presents the main findings, recommendations, and suggestions. The research concludes that Imam Yahya bin Hamza preferred precautionary measures in disputed matters, as evidenced by the presence of such evidence and the consensus of scholars who advocate acting with caution, especially in matters of worship. The reason for his preference for precautionary measures was the conflicting evidence between the presence and the permissibility, and his guiding principle was to prioritize the presence over the permissibility as a precautionary measure for worship. Moreover, the study reveals that Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri (d. 456 AH) did not consider precautionary measures as a valid argument, especially if it is based on conjecture, as evident in various instances in his book, Al-Muhalla, although he generally encouraged piety.