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.
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How
This Edition Differs from Classical Al-Hidayah? |
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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 |
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Language |
Classical
Arabic |
Simplified
with annotations |
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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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