Explanation

• Full Name: Abū ʿAbdullāh Muhammad ibn Idrīs al-Shāfiʿī
• Founder of: Shafi‘i school of Fiqh
• Age when given Fatwa: 15 years
• Birth: 767 AD, Gaza
• Death: January 19, 820 AD, Old Cairo, Egypt
• Burial Place: قبة الامام الشافعی, Egypt
• Major Contribution: Principles of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)

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Explanation

• Kitab-ul-Umm was written by Imam Shafi’i, a renowned Islamic jurist.
• It is considered the first major book of Fiqh.
• The book explains Islamic laws and jurisprudence in detail.
• Its teachings form the basis of the Shafi’i school of thought.
• Published between 1903–1907 in printed form.

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Explanation

The Conclusive Argument From God (Hujjat Allah al Baligha)

The Conclusive Argument of God is the masterwork of Shah Wallah of Delhi (1762)

Originally published on: 1979

Author of Hujjat Allah al Baligha: Shah Waliullah Dehlawi

Editor of Hujjat Allah al Baligha : Marcia Hermansen

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Explanation

Muwatta Malik is arranged by legal (Fiqh) topics, not by chronological order.

It focuses on practical application of Hadith in law and daily life.

Explanation

Istihsan (Juristic Preference) is a key principle of the Hanafi school, used to avoid hardship or unfair outcomes.

It allows departure from strict Qiyas (analogy) when justice and public interest require it.

Imam Abu Hanifa emphasized istihsan to ensure flexibility and practicality in Islamic law.