Analysis of Development and Local Wisdom Classical Malay Fiqh Works

This article focusses on the subject of classical Malayfiqh works which are intellectual works of MalayMuslim scholars in various Islamic legal topicswhether ‘ibadat, mu‘amalat, munakahat and others.These works play important roles in the Malaycommunity as a means of communication, knowledge,and scientific development. This article analyzes thehistorical development of classical Malay fiqh worksto present the concept of local wisdom based onIslamic Malay literature. The method of analysis used is historiography that examines the development ofan idea. Facts obtained will be thoroughly screenedusing the Malay induction history approach.Discussion from the intellectual aspect shows thatMalay fiqh works are the result of the Malay Muslimlocal wisdom. Those works are unique in theiridentity as a means of understanding and developingknowledge in the Malay world. They also brought adynamic change to intellectual development in theMalay world and in conformity with the teachingsand practice of Islam. They are also not stereotype innature but high in value and quality.