Dynamics of Nasikh-Mansukh in the Global Era: A Critical Study on the Change and Flexibility of Islamic Law

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Nasikh-mansukh constitutes a fundamental concept in the study of Qur'anic sciences, reflecting the dynamic nature of Islamic legal legislation during the time of Nabi Muhammad. This concept not only indicates the replacement or abrogation of legal rulings, but also demonstrates a gradual process in the establishment of Islamic law that is responsive to the evolving social conditions of the Muslim community. This study aims to examine the conceptual framework of nasikh-mansukh from a historical perspective and to analyze its relevance in addressing contemporary issues. The research employs a qualitative method with a library-based approach and historical-critical analysis of Qur'anic verses and prophetic traditions related to the practice of abrogation. The findings reveal that the practice of nasikh-mansukh during the Prophet's era reflects an adaptive, contextual, and maslahah-oriented pattern of legislation. Abrogation should not be understood merely as the cancellation of rulings, but rather as a mechanism of normative transformation that considers the readiness and socio-cultural conditions of society. In the contemporary context, the principle of nasikh-mansukh provides a methodological framework for developing a more contextualized understanding of Islamic law without neglecting the authority of the sacred texts. Therefore, nasikh-mansukh holds significant epistemological value in bridging the relationship between revealed texts and social realities, and remains relevant as an instrument for the reconstruction of Islamic law in the modern era.