The Truth about Al-Tabadur (Immediacy) for Usul al_Fiqh Scholars

Abstract

The discussion surrounding metaphysics and its relationship to epistemological methods, rules, and tools has its roots in the widespread use of the concept in interdisciplinary fields without a thorough understanding of its deployment, limits, and truth. Metaphysics is often ambiguous or taken for granted as a means of revealing or asserting every deductive research point.

One area that has caught my attention is the question of Al-Tabadur (immediacy) which is commonly cited in the work of purists. While immediacy is a tool used in language studies and jurisprudence, it is particularly significant in purist works, where it is used to reveal truths, determine their characteristics, and identify what governs their use. Purists argue that immediacy is the defining feature of truth and can only be found within it.

This bold statement is based on the a priori assumption that cognitive conceptions are necessary for understanding and a high probability guess on a desired issue when immediacy is deployed to uncover its truth. Since all language issues are instinctive and require cognitive input, purists' rules are linguistic and closely linked to understanding and conception. This means that immediacy has a significant impact on the generation of meaningful utterances and fluency.