An Epitome of Hanbali Substantive Law

An Epitome of Hanbali Substantive Law

"This particular translation is very timely as we are witnessing a resurgence in the study of the madhhab traditions, with the hearts of people drawn toward the authenticity and richness contained in the classical Islamic tradition."

Dr Mustafa Baig

Lecturer in Islamic Studies, University of Exeter

The study of Islamic law has great virtues and it is a prerequisite to perform acts of worship and engage in social dealings properly. This book presents a translation of Yusuf b. 'Abd al-Hadi's (d. 909/1503) Hanbali law manual, Kitab furü al-figh. The purpose of this rendition is to present the main aspects of Islamic law in a simple and summarised manner. The manual at hand is considered to be the shortest figh text in the Hanbali school. The translation covers the articles of law pertaining to aspects of worship (ibadat) and social dealings (mu amalat). A lengthy introduction to Islamic law and the Hanbali school has been included to prepare the readers. The language employed in the translation has been kept simple, straightforward, and modern to make the work accessible to everyone. This new bilingual edition with its parallel Arabic text will allow readers to easily access the original Arabic and hopefully help with vocabulary building, oracy, and future translations. But more importantly, it is hoped the translation will support its readers to gain a deeper understanding of the religion.

Dr Jewel Jalil did his opening Arabic and Islamic studies in England and Yemen. He read part of his BA in Islamic Studies at Al-Jāmi a Al-Wataniyya, Sana'a, his MA at University of London, and his PhD at University of Exeter in Arab & Islamic Studies. His other publications include: The Student's Guide (2020); Ion "Aqil al-Hanbali's Essay on Islamic Manners (2021); and Fasting and I'tikaf (2023).

By: Yusuf b. 'Abd al-Hadi al-Hanbali; Translated by: Dr Jewel Jalil
Publisher: Dar Al-Arqam
Paperback, 98 pages

Alternate SKU: 9927, 22299277, 0992813666, 9780992813666, 978-0-9928136-6-6