Editorial & Fact-Checking Policy

Commitment to Scholarly Accuracy

At Guidelines Islamic Law, our primary commitment is to provide structured, reliable explanations of Islamic law (Fiqh). Given the specialized and sensitive nature of our content, all published material adheres to a rigorous editorial and fact-checking process to ensure accuracy, context, and proper attribution.

This policy outlines the standards maintained by the author, Akhmad Syafiuddin, and the editorial team.

1. Editorial Principles

A. Authority and Context

Source Reliance: Content is primarily based on established, authoritative works of classical and contemporary Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), and the principles of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh).
Contextualization: Rulings are always presented within their proper historical, legal, and scholarly context.
Non-Partisanship: We strive to present scholarly views fairly and objectively, avoiding promotion of a single partisan view unless explicitly stated (e.g., when discussing a dominant opinion within a specific school of thought).

B. Clarity and Accessibility

While accuracy is paramount, we aim to translate complex scholarly language into clear, accessible English, maintaining the intent and meaning of the original Arabic sources.

2. Fact-Checking and Review Process

All content published on Guidelines Islamic Law undergoes a thorough review process led by the expert author, Akhmad Syafiuddin (Al-Azhar University Graduate), before publication.

A. Source Verification

Every legal ruling, quote, or key scholarly opinion mentioned is verified against the original classical or recognized contemporary sources.
The author ensures that citations to primary texts (e.g., hadith, Qur'an verses) are accurate and contextually relevant.

B. Scholarly Review

The author personally reviews the arguments and conclusions to ensure consistency with sound Islamic methodology and established scholarly consensus (ijma'), where applicable.
The distinction between majority opinion (jumhur) and minority opinions (shadhdh) is clearly noted to prevent misrepresentation.

C. Clarity Check

Content is checked for clarity, tone, and grammar to ensure that the intended message of clear guidance on Islamic law is delivered effectively without causing confusion.

3. Corrections Policy

Guidelines Islamic Law is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of accuracy. If any factual error or misrepresentation of a scholarly opinion is discovered after publication, we commit to correcting it promptly.

Reporting Errors: Readers are encouraged to report potential factual errors via email at syafiuddinter@gmail.com.
Correction Method: Upon confirmation of an error, the content will be updated immediately. Significant corrections may be noted at the end of the article, detailing the change and the date of the correction.

4. Author Accountability

The sole responsibility for the scholarly integrity and factual accuracy of the content rests with the author, Akhmad Syafiuddin. His educational background and expertise are detailed on the Author Profile page, serving as the foundation for the Site's editorial authority.