Fiqh Al-Imam: Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh

by Abdur-Rahman Ibn Yusuf

In recent decades many attacks have been launched against the concept of taqlid [following a school of Islamic law]. Opposition has ranged from being mild with degrees of acceptance to malicious attacks. Certain extreme elements have gone so far as to brand those who follow a madhhab [school] as mushrik [polytheist]. Much of the opposition has been a result of misunderstanding the realities of this concept. The first part of this book seeks to clarify certain aspects of taqlid that have been misunderstood and gravely distorted. It sheds light on the necessity of taqlid, its history, and its role in today’s world. The second part includes several chapters devoted to issues regarding salat [ritual prayer] according to the Hanafi school of law. Through illustrative examples and detailed discussions, the chapters on prayer sufficiently demonstrate the sophisticated legal philosophy employed by the Hanafi school (indeed all the madhhabs) in their derivation of legal rulings from the source texts of Islam. All rulings have been supported with evidentiary proofs from the Qur’an and Hadith. The author delivers an even-handed presentation of arguments throughout the book. He intends neither to offend nor to perpetuate polemic disputes, but rather to state the facts in a lucid and rational style, with a view to appeal to the reader's sense of reason.

Genres: Islam, Religion

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[useFOSS · Rating 1 out of 5]

Highly recommended for blind-followers (muqallids) who begin from the conclusion, and then go looking for any proofs (regardless of whether they even exist) to support their sectarian teachings!

If these people, and I'm not talking about laymen, are bona fide followers of Imaam Aboo Haneefah (rahimahullaah), why is it that they refuse to follow him and his students in beliefs and fundamentals? They instead opt to adhere to the teachings of al-Maatureedee and al-Ash'aree in their aqeedah!

[Muhammad Abū Yasmīn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book for the layman to be able to dismiss the doubts casted onto the Hanafī Madhab. Scholarly written, yet very readable and engaging. A must!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential for people following the Hanafi school of jurisprudence in America. This is an essential tool to defend sound practices of the Hanafi school.