Heriyanto2019-09-252019-09-252016-02-212015-12http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/234662This paper examines the problem of historical approach in understanding Islamic law which refers to the basic principles of Ushul Fiqh "Al-Ibrah bi 'Umum al-Lafzi La Bi Khusus Al-Sabab". The author assumes that this rule has pushed Muslim scholars especially in classic and medieval period to understand Al-Quran and Hadith based on textual orientation (bayani) and neglect the historical dimension (Asbab al-Nuzul). Moreover, this rule is more understandable as a theological dogma than as a methodological step in the study of Islamic law. As a result, the author offers the thoughts of Quraish syihab about understanding the historical timing and KH. Sahal Mahfudz’ interpretation of the word la in that term.indWith permission of the license/copyright holderUshul FiqhAsbab al-NuzulIjtihadHadithAl-QuranHistorical ApproachCultural ethicsCultural/intercultural ethicsMethods of ethicsGeneral and historicalPhilosophical ethicsJournal volume