Fiqh Al-Imam: Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh [Paperback]

Abdur-Rahman Ibn Yusuf (Author)

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Publication Date: April 2004

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.

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About the Author

Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera, has been studying the traditional Islamic sciences and writing scholarly works for most of his life. He completed the bulk of his studies at Darul Uloom Bury, North England, where he memorized the Qur’an by age fifteen and thereafter went on to complete a rigorous, six-year Shari‘a program. He graduated from this program with authentic certifications [ijaza] in numerous Islamic disciplines, including Arabic, Islamic jurisprudence, and hadith (with particular emphasis on the six authentic books of hadith [Sihah Sitta] and the Muwattas of Imam Malik and Imam Muhammad). His teachers at Darul Uloom Bury included Shaykh Yusuf Motala and other students of Shaykh al-Hadith Mawlana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: White Thread Pr; 3rd Rev edition (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972835806
• ISBN-13: 978-0972835800
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,377,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The resolution to doubts, January 13, 2005

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IbnAbidin (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fiqh Al-Imam: Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh (Paperback)

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf has done a wonderful job on this short book. It is especially good for any hanafis who have any doubts about the basis for hanafi fiqhi positions. It is also a counter-point to salafi agression against those on the path of sound traditional scholarship. It is clear, honest , and accurate to the best of my knowledge (although i have no right to speak about the knowledge of someone like shaykh Abdurrahman). Be aware however that it is not a fiqh book and is not meant as one. If that is what you are wanting, have patience. Amal Press is releasing a translation of Al-Marghinani's "Al- Hidayah" insha'allah this Ramadan (2005). There are some resources right now but this should be a huge step up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent proofs for the Hanafi maddhab, March 20, 2011

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This review is from: Fiqh Al-Imam: Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh (Paperback)

This work demonstrates that the Hanafi maddhab's positions are based on valid proofs. Because the Hanafi maddhab is attacked as weak on hadith, the author was persuaded to write a work in English that would show otherwise. Several controversial issues are brought up, and the Hanafi maddhab's position is shown to be sound. The issues that are presented all have to do with the prayer, and very common points of contention are discussed, such as whether to raise the hands when going down in ruku and rising up; whether to say amin loudly; where to place the hands in prayer while standing.

This book is only for the beginner. It is by no means comprehensive. Other more comprehensive works detailing the Hanafi maddhab's proofs are required in English. Nevertheless, it is still the only English work that covers these issues in the market now.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource, November 15, 2006

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Imran Ahmed "mujahid7ia" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiqh Al-Imam: Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh (Paperback)

An excellent resource detailing the rulings and extrapolations of Hanafi fiqh. Great for Hanafis who feel that their own madhhab is somehow weaker or less valid than other madhahib. That is by no means true, and this gem of a book demonstrates that beautifully.

Lots of hadith narrations, evidences from Al-Qur'an, and a few rationalizations as well.