The Time of Imsak from the Perspective of Imam Shafi’I in the Book Al-Umm
Keywords:
Imsak, Imam Syafi'I, Fajar Kasib, Fajar ShodiqAbstract
This research aims to examine Imam Shafi'i's perspective on imsak (the pre-dawn time to stop eating before fasting) as discussed in his book Al-Umm and its relevance in the modern era. The background of the study lies in the common misconception among Muslims that the imsak time listed in fasting schedules is an absolute cutoff point, leading them to stop eating and drinking well before the actual dawn (Fajr al-Sadiq). This practice potentially diminishes the flexibility granted by Islamic law, which actually permits eating and drinking until the true dawn appears. The research question focuses on Imam Shafi'i's view on imsak in Al-Umm. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method with Fazlur Rahman's double movement approach. The findings indicate that, according to Imam Shafi'i in Al-Umm, imsak is understood as a precautionary measure to avoid mistakenly delaying the fast beyond Fajr. Thus, even after imsak begins, eating and drinking are still permissible until the actual Fajr time arrives. However, it is important to note that ihtiyath (caution) in worship remains highly significant.
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