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Fiqh Al-Imam: Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh

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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.

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.

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.