Contemporary Fiqh in Singapore: Some Observations

Abstract

This article offers the authors’ observation on the current state and the development of contemporary Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) in the Republic of Singapore. It begins by providing the theological basis for a fiqh that is contemporary and contextual to the changing time and place. The observation concludes that the state of a contemporary fiqh development is slow, if not stagnated. It then identifies the challenges that need to be overcome in order to change the current state of contemporary fiqh. Finally, the article presents some recommendations for overcoming the challenges and an improvement of the current state.