Overview
Discover the fascinating life of Imam Al-Shafi'i (767-820), one of the greatest figures in Islamic law and founder of the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. Through this vivid portrait, Abu Zakariyya Muhyiddin Al Hussayni reveals how this eminent jurist, poet and enlightened sage shaped the fundamental principles of Muslim law. An essential read for understanding the intellectual history of Islam and its major figures.
Content
- Complete biography of Imam Al-Shafi'i and his initiatory journey to the holy sites of Islam
- Foundation and principles of the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence (madhab)
- Major contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and the methodology of law (usul al-fiqh)
- Intellectual, poetic and spiritual dimensions of a complex personality
- Lasting legacy: why Al-Shafi'i remains a source of inspiration after 12 centuries
- Practical teachings for the modern Muslim
For whom?
Ideal for students of Islamic sciences, researchers in the history of Islam, Muslims wishing to deepen their knowledge of Islamic law and all those interested in the great intellectual figures of Muslim civilization.
The author
Abu Zakariyya Muhyiddin Al Hussayni, born in Lebanon, is an Islamic scholar whose learning covers the Quran, Arabic language and Islamic sciences. A specialist in the transmission of Islamic knowledge, he offers an accessible and rigorous approach to great Muslim thinkers, making the intellectual history of Islam vivid and relevant for the contemporary reader.
Editorial Information
| Author |
Abu Zakariyya Muhyiddin Al Hussayni |
| Publisher |
Éditions Al Bouraq |
| Collection |
I Want to Know |
| ISBN |
9791022502832 |
| Number of pages |
96 pages |
| Format |
Paperback book |
| Year of publication |
2018 |
| Audience |
Adults |
| Topics |
Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic language, Quran, history of Islam |
