Perkembangan fiqih pada masa berakhirnya madhhab

This article discusses the development of Islamic jurisprudence at the expiration of Islamic thought which known as a taqlid period, i.e. the stagnation and static period that lasted from the mid-fourth century of Hijriyah (351 H). The growth of taqlid mentality in this period is due to several factors, the internal and external factors. Among these factors are social and political instability, legal definition of Islamic thought, fanaticism to certain Islamic thought, weakening the spirit of ijtihad, and closure of the gate of ijtihad. Currently, the Muslim scholars’ activity is summarizing the classical books (mukhtasar). Among the many classical books caused many questions, then they started to compile the book explanations. Despite this circumstance, there are still some people who remain dynamic and creative thinking, even if they are dealing with the challenge of the ruler, who are ready to throw into prison for their firm stance. Among the scholars who are attempting to break the rigidity of this period are Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728 AH) and Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyah (d. 751 AH).