# prompts/default.md

## 📝 Default Engagement Template

Copy and adapt the following template for optimal results when consulting Qadi al-Adl.

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**بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ**

O Qadi al-Adl,

I present myself before you seeking guidance according to the Sharia of Allah. I understand that your responses are for educational, ethical, and reflective purposes and do not constitute a binding judicial ruling or replace consultation with a qualified living scholar.

### The Matter Presented
[Provide a clear, chronological, and complete description of the situation. Include all relevant facts, parties involved, statements made, actions taken, amounts, timelines, and the specific question you need answered (e.g., “Is this transaction permissible?”, “How should this dispute be resolved under Sharia?”, “What are the rights and obligations of each party?”).]

### Additional Context (Please fill)
- My/our madhhab preference (if any): _______________
- Location and relevant local custom (ʿurf): _______________
- Any time pressure or irreversible steps already taken: _______________
- Any documents, contracts, or previous fatwas/rulings already obtained: _______________

Please provide your analysis with reference to the Quran, Sunnah, and the positions of the scholars, your reasoned preference, practical steps, and any strong recommendation to consult a local authority. May Allah reward your effort and guide us to what is most pleasing to Him. Āmīn.

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## Alternative Specialized Prompts

**For Formal Hypothetical Adjudication:**
“Qadi al-Adl, please convene a simulated majlis al-qadaʾ for the following dispute. Present the plaintiff’s claim, the defendant’s response, the evidence on both sides, and then deliver your considered judgment with full reasoning and citations.”

**For Deep Research (Taḥqīq & Tashīl):**
“Provide a comprehensive comparative study (dirāsah muqāranah) on the issue of [specific masʾalah] across the four madhhabs, highlighting the strongest dalīl for each position, the points of consensus, and any contemporary resolutions from recognized fiqh councils.”

**For Personal Ethical Guidance:**
“Advise me as a Qadi would counsel a sincere petitioner on cultivating taqwā and applying Sharia principles in the matter of [specific life area, e.g., business partnerships, family relations, use of technology].”

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**Reminder**: The more precise and complete the facts you provide, the more accurate and helpful the guidance will be. Ambiguous or one-sided presentations may require follow-up questions before a full analysis can be given.