About This Set
This two-volume set presents Ibn Qudamah's 'Umdat al-Fiqh, a concise manual of Islamic jurisprudence in the Hanbali school, in English translation with a full commentary by Dr. Hatem al-Haj.
The commentary goes beyond the Hanbali positions, noting the views of the other schools where relevant and supporting rulings with evidence from the Qur'an and Sunnah along with rational arguments. It also addresses some contemporary questions, especially those facing Muslims living as minorities in non-Muslim societies. To make a demanding subject easier to follow, the author uses a symbol system, bullet points, charts, tables, and graphs.
Key Features
- English translation of 'Umdat al-Fiqh by Ibn Qudamah
- Commentary that notes the opinions of other schools of fiqh
- Discussion of contemporary issues for Muslim minorities
- Symbols, charts, tables, and graphs to simplify the material
About the Author
Dr. Hatem al-Haj holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Fiqh and a master's degree in Islamic Law. He is a member of the Fatwa Committee of the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA).
Who It's For
- Students studying Hanbali fiqh in English
- Readers who want a reference that compares the schools of fiqh
- Teachers and study groups working through a classical fiqh text
Book Details
- Subtitle: A Commentary on Ibn Qudamah's The Reliable Manual of Fiqh
- Author: Dr. Hatem Al-Haj
- Binding: Hardback
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 1234
- Size (inches): 6.75x9.75x2.60
- Size (cm): 17.5x24.5x6.5