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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Al Hidayah ma’a Ahadithiha wa Usooliha (الہدایۃ مع حدیثہا و اصولہا) | Burhan ad-Din al-Marghinani | Translated by Maulana Samiruddin Qasmi

"Al-Hidayah with its Hadiths and Principles" (الهداية مع أحاديثها وأصولها) is a modern annotated version of Imam Burhan ad-Din al-Marghinani’s renowned Hanafi jurisprudence work, Al-Hidayah, compiled by Maulana Samiruddin Qasmi.

Key Features of This Edition:

Hadith Documentation

  • A significant critique of Al-Hidayah is its occasional lack of complete hadith citations.
  • This edition addresses this issue by identifying and authenticating the hadiths referenced in Al-Hidayah, connecting them to primary sources such as Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and others.

Explanation of Legal Principles (Usool al-Fiqh)

  • It elucidates the legal reasoning behind Hanafi decisions, drawing upon:
    • Quranic verses
    • Hadiths
    • Ijma’ (consensus)
    • Qiyas (analogical reasoning)

Comparative Fiqh

It occasionally juxtaposes Hanafi rulings with those of the Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools where applicable.

Modern Readability

  • It simplifies intricate classical Arabic language for both students and scholars.
  • The edition includes footnotes, cross-references, and summaries for enhanced understanding.

About the Author: Maulana Samiruddin Qasmi

  • A contemporary Indian Islamic scholar with a focus on Hanafi fiqh and hadith.
  • He is recognized for his efforts in connecting classical fiqh literature with contemporary academic standards.
  • He is affiliated with scholarship inspired by Darul Uloom Deoband.

How This Edition Differs from Classical Al-Hidayah?

Feature

Classic Al-Hidayah

Al-Hidayah ma’a Ahadithiha wa Usooliha

Hadith References

Minimal or implied

Fully cited with grading (e.g., Sahih/Da’if)

Usool al-Fiqh

Briefly mentioned

Detailed explanations

Language

Classical Arabic

Simplified with annotations

Comparative Fiqh

Rarely included

Expanded discussions

 Who Should Study This Edition?

  • Advanced students of Hanafi fiqh seeking thorough hadith verification.
  • Researchers examining the evidential foundations (daleel) of Hanafi rulings.
  • Muftis and educators in search of a more thoroughly documented version of Al-Hidayah.

Availability

  • Published in Arabic across multiple volumes.
  • It may be found in Islamic libraries in India and Pakistan or in specialized bookstores.
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