المعنى الاصطلاحي

An original ruling established by a legitimate proof, being free from a preponderant conflicting proof.

الشرح المختصر

"`Azeemah" (original ruling) is an attribute of the religious ruling that is originally established by legitimate proof such that it was neither preceded by another ruling nor changed in the first place. "Rukhsah" (concession) is not included in "`azeemah" because it is established in the second place in contradistinction to a legal proof to accommodate accidental excuses. "`Azeemah" has two categories: 1. "`Azeemah" on commanded matters, such as matters that are "waajib" (obligatory) or "mandoob" (recommended). For example, fasting the month of Ramadan is a confirmed "`azeemah" in the Shariah, contrary to not fasting in Ramadan, which is a "rukhsah" granted to the traveler and the sick person. 2. "`Azeemah" on forbidden matters, such as matters that are "muharram" (prohibited) or "makrooh" (disliked). For example, eating carrion is prohibited by the Shariah, so this prohibition is a confirmed "`azeemah", contrary to eating carrion, which is a "rukhsah" for the person in extreme need of it.

التعريف اللغوي المختصر

''`Azeemah'': determination, resolve, volition, obligation, necessity, duty. Original meaning: cutting off sharply. Other meanings: striving, patience, strength, toughness.

التعريف

The original ruling stated by the legislator, that has not changed as a result of events. It is contrasted to concession.