ISSN (Print): 2709-6254 | ISSN (Online): 2709-6262 | ISSN-L: 2709-6254

Universal Interpretation and Principles of Statutory Interpretation: An Analytical Study

Authors

Dr. Qamar Abad
Incharge Ph.D Programme, School of Law, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Dr. Ghulam Murtiza
Assistant Professor, College of Law, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz Ali Khan
Director Administration, Punjab Higher Education Commission, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Keywords

Al’ Qur’an Composition and Preservation Constitution Interpretation Literal Rule of Interpretation Mischief Shan-e- Nuzool

Abstract

This article is based on doctrinal methodology studying the principles of interpretation in wider scope. Interpretation whether of a statute, a word or a phrase, is of great significance to reach a conclusion with regard to its meanings and the intent of the originator. It is a very important area of academia having numerous principles for construing and constructing a given word, statement or a law. There are appropriate principles of interpretation in different fields including law.It has been observed through comparative study of interpretation of statutes with general interpretation and its principles laid down in the Holy Qur’an that they both lead to the same destination. The principles laid down in both the areas are similar and better described in the holy Book. The principles of interpretation of statutes devised over centuries in their excellence conform to the fundamental principles laid down in the Qur’an. A scholar may be benefited multiply by consulting the two together or parallel. The principles of interpretation of statutes humanly devised, when studied in comparison academically with the principles of interpretation laid down in Al’ Qur’an, benefit reciprocally both the scholars.