How do Islamic scholars reconcile seemingly differing verses of the Quran and narrations of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam)? How do they determine whether a ruling is obligatory, recommended, or permissible? Usul ash-Shashi [English Translation] provides the essential foundations for answering these important questions by introducing readers to the fascinating science of Usul al-Fiqh—the principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
Recognised as one of the most respected introductory texts in the Hanafi tradition, Usul ash-Shashi has been studied for generations in the renowned Dars-e-Nizami curriculum across South Asia and Islamic institutions around the world. This carefully translated English edition opens the doors of this classical masterpiece to modern readers, making authentic Islamic legal theory accessible to English-speaking students and seekers of knowledge.
Whether you are beginning your journey in Islamic studies or looking to strengthen your understanding of the methodology behind Islamic rulings, this educational Islamic book offers invaluable insight into the principles scholars use to derive guidance from the Quran and Sunnah. It explains how evidence is understood, interpreted, and applied, providing readers with a clearer appreciation of the depth, wisdom, and precision of Islamic law.
More than simply a textbook, Usul ash-Shashi equips readers with a framework for understanding the reasoning that underpins Islamic legal rulings and ethical guidance. It strengthens faith through knowledge, encourages critical thinking within the Islamic tradition, and helps students appreciate the scholarly heritage that has preserved authentic Islamic teachings for centuries.
Understanding the principles behind Islamic rulings enriches both knowledge and practice. Usul ash-Shashi [English Translation] provides readers with a trusted gateway into one of the most important sciences of Islam, making it an indispensable resource for anyone serious about Islamic learning, faith and knowledge, and understanding the rich scholarly tradition of Islam.
Whether purchased for personal study or as a thoughtful gift for Muslims, this timeless work is a valuable investment in authentic Islamic education and an excellent addition to any collection of bestselling Islamic books.
Hailing from the Islamic hinterland of Transoxiana (ma wara' an-nahr), Shashi is credited to have written this very successful opus. Legend says that he wrote the book at the age of fifty and called it Kitab al-Khamsin (The book of fifty). Despite little being known of the author, Allah Most High has accepted his work and it is widely studied and read throughout the Muslim world
Maulana Dr Mansur Ali studied traditional Islamic studies and Arabic at Darul Uloom Bury, UK and Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. He completed his PhD in Middle Eastern Studies from University of Manchester writing a thesis on the 'Role of the Isnad in Imam Tirmidhi's Sunan'. Currently he is a lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Cardiff University and a Khatib at the Darul Isra Mosque in Cardiff.
Translation & introduction by Mansur Ali of Imam Nizam al-Din al-Shashi's renowned text on Hanafi Usul al-Fiqh (principles of the Hanafi school of law).
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