الاجتهاد القضائي في فقه الامام الشافعي رحمه الله

This specialized topic reveals the prominent position of Imam Al- Shafi'i in the area of the Islamic judicial legislation. This high position is evident from his innovations dispersed throughout various judicial sections in his works. The researcher picked this field from many other fields where Imam Al- Shafi'i has excelled, because of the lacking of specialized studies thereof to the best of the researchers knowledge. The researcher discussed certain aspects of the Imam’s innovations, and presented some samples which unveil the nature of his innovations. These aspects are: 1) Al- Shafi'I innovations in the manners of the judge and the judicial system and the principles of prosecutions. 2) Al- Shafi'I innovations in proceeding and substantiation 3) Al- Shafi'I innovations in the judicial ruling and the execution