Al-Umm

الأم

By Imam ash-Shafi'i 204h (820 CE) 8 volumes

The foundational fiqh work of Imam ash-Shafi'i containing his 'new' (jadid) legal opinions formulated in Egypt. It covers the full range of Islamic law with detailed evidence from Quran, Sunnah, and ijma. This work, along with Ar-Risalah on methodology, established the Shafi'i school and transformed Islamic legal thinking.

Table of Contents

INTRO Introduction 1 Author Biography and Historical Context 2 Methodology and Structure 3 Key Content and Themes 4 Scholarly Reception and Influence 5 Importance for Students and Available Editions

Details

Category
Fiqh
Subject
fiqh
Original Language
ar
Available In
ar
Written
204h (820 CE)
Author Died
204h
Volumes
8

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