The Interplay between Logic and the Principles of Jurisprudence (Uṣūl al-Fiqh) in Taha Abderrahmane’s Thought

Title: The Interconnection between Logic and Usul al-Fiqh in the Philosophy of Taha Abderrahmane Abstract: This article examines the profound relationship between Logic (Mantiq) and the Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh) within the philosophical project of the Moroccan thinker Taha Abderrahmane. Unlike the traditional subordination of Usul to Aristotelian formal logic, Abderrahmane proposes a "Natural Logic" deeply rooted in the Arabic linguistic and ethical tradition. He argues for a transition from abstract demonstration (Burhan) to a communicative, dialogical argumentation (Hujaj) that serves human conduct (Taklif). The study explores his concept of "Integral Reason," where logical validity is inseparable from ethical value. By "Usul-izing" logic rather than "Logicizing" Usul, Abderrahmane seeks to revive the creative potential of Islamic legal theory as a performative and ethical system of reasoning. This research highlights how his approach challenges Western logocentrism, offering a localized yet universal alternative for understanding the foundational structures of Islamic thought.