Abrogation (naskh)

Definition
Linguistically, naskh means removal and transfer.
Technically, it is the annulment of the ruling of a revealed proof-text—or of its wording—by another proof from the Quran or the Sunnah.

By our statement “annulment of the ruling” we mean changing it, such as from obligation to permissibility, or from permissibility to prohibition.
Excluded from this is the lapse of a ruling because a condition is missing or an impediment is present—for example, the dropping of the zakah obligation when the minimum threshold is not met, or the suspension of the prayer obligation during menstruation. Such cases are not called abrogation.

By our statement “or of its wording” we refer to the actual wording of the proof-text, for abrogation may relate to the ruling without the wording, to the wording without the ruling, or to both, as will be explained.

By our statement “by a proof from the Quran or the Sunnah” we exclude the other evidences—such as consensus (ijmāʿ) and analogy (qiyās)—for abrogation cannot be established through them.

Abrogation is rationally possible and has in fact occurred in the Sacred Law.

As for its rational possibility: the affair is entirely in Allah’s hand, and judgment belongs to Him alone, for He is the Lord and Owner. Therefore, He may legislate for His servants whatever His wisdom and mercy require. Does reason prevent an owner from commanding his property as he wishes? Then the implication of