Al-Umm

Name: Al-Umm
Author: Imam ash-Shafi'i

الأم

By Imam ash-Shafi'i204h (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.

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

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

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