Hisbah as a Driving Force of Al-Maqasid Shari’Ah in An Islamic State
This paper examined the relationship between the institution of Hisbahand the objectives ofIslamic law. The impact of Hisbah in the realization of the Maqasid of Shari’ah in an Islamicstate cannot be overemphasized, hence making it a driving force of the Maqasid Shari’ah. Itwas observed that the implementation of Islamic principles, values and injunctions in relationto social, economic, political, moral and religious in private and public, mundane and spiritualaffairs are not unconnected with the function of Hisbah institution. This paper is analytical andis based on the survey of relevant available literatures. This paper thus asserts that theinstitution of Hisbah is a driving force for the realization of Maqasid Shariah. It was confirmedthat the objectives of the institution are tailored towards the attainment of the primary goal ofthe Shari’ah.  

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