Arabic · noun · Mind & Knowledge

Istihsan

इस्तिहसान

said is-tih-SAAN

also written: istihsaan

Meaning

Juristic preference; departing from strict analogy for a stronger consideration.

Literally: deeming good

Related words

Analogical reasoning extending a ruling to a new case sharing the same cause.

Public interest or benefit, considered in deriving legal rulings.