What is juristic equity?
People also ask, what is the meaning of Istihsan?
san (Arabic: ?????????????) is an Arabic term for juristic discretion. In its literal sense it means "to consider something good". Muslim scholars may use it to express their preference for particular judgements in Islamic law over other possibilities.
Also asked, what is Istihsan in Islamic jurisprudence?
Istihsan literally means to deem or consider something good. - While quoting al-Karkhi's definition, Al-Sarakhsi added: the precedent that is set aside by istihsan normally consists of an established analogy which may be abandoned in favour of superior proofs, namely the Qur'an, Sunnah, necessity or stronger qiyas.
Among Shia, Usuli school of Ja'fari jurisprudence uses four sources, which are Qur'an, Sunnah, consensus and the intellect.