Definition of sharee‘ah (sharia), fiqh and usool al-fiqh - Islam Question & Answer

Definition of sharee‘ah (sharia), fiqh and usool al-fiqh - Islam Question & Answer: Sharee‘ah is the entire religion; fiqh is knowledge of the practical, minor shar‘i rulings that are derived from detailed evidence; and usool al-fiqh is knowledge of the evidence for shar‘i rulings and the ways in which these rulings are derived from the evidence, in general or in detail.