reflections on the theory of the contraction and expansion of religiousknowledge

The principle of the relationship between religious and non-religious knowledge is not hiddenfrom anyone and it is obvious that without the help of sciences such as literature, logic, principles ofjurisprudence, principles of understanding hadith and rijal, etc., a correct understanding of religion cannot be achieved. found. however, some consider this interaction to be maximal and refer to it as thetheory of contraction and expansion of sharia. this idea, which from the designer's point of view isdelivered to the three pillars of description, explanation and recommendation, can be detailed into tenpillars with a little reflection. the author of this study, who has critiqued this theory with a descriptiveanalytical method, considered problems such as self-inclusion, sophistry, doubt in the existence of theessence of religion, lack of distinction between certain and doubtful knowledge, etc. as the most importantis shortcomings of this theory.