A Comprehensive Guide to Shafi Fiqh

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Al-Fiqh al-Muyassar is a simplified and accessible abridgement of Imām Taqī al-Dīn al-Ḥiṣnī’s renowned Kifāyat al-Akhyār, a commentary on Imām Abū Shujāʿ’s Matn al-Ghāyah wa al-Taqrīb. Expertly abridged by Aḥmad ʿĪsā ʿĀshūr, it preserves the essential depth and precision of the original while presenting the teachings of the Shāfiʿī school in a clear, systematic, and concise format.

Covering twenty key topics, the book addresses purification, ṣalāh, zakāh, fasting, commercial transactions, family law, inheritance, and further rulings relating to hunting, criminal law, warfare, and more. Grounded in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and established scholarly tradition, it provides a dependable foundation for understanding Islamic jurisprudence and applying its rulings to everyday life, making it valuable for students of knowledge, families, teachers, and community leaders alike.