A Summary Of Islamic Jurisprudence By Shaykh Fawzan In 2 Volumes

About A Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence

A Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence is a two-volume work by Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan, offered in English for readers who want a clear and complete introduction to Islamic jurisprudence. It is the English edition of his well-known Arabic text al-Mulakhkhas al-Fiqhi. The aim of the book is to explain the rulings of fiqh in plain language, supported by evidence, so that a reader does not need a long background in Islamic law to follow it. Students and families alike use it as a reference on how to worship and how to deal with others.

Islamic jurisprudence is a very large subject, and many beginners are not sure where to start. This book answers that problem by presenting the main chapters in a single, orderly set.

What the two volumes cover

• Volume one: purification, prayer, zakah, fasting, Hajj and jihad
• Volume two: transactions and trade, inheritance, marriage, divorce, legal punishments, food, the judiciary and other topics

The work moves from acts of worship to dealings between people, which mirrors the order used in classical books of fiqh. In each chapter the author states the ruling, explains it and mentions the proof from the Qur’an and the Sunnah where relevant.

About the author

Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan (may Allah preserve him) was born in 1935 in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. He earned a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence and became a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta. He is known for teaching in Riyadh and for his many books on creed and fiqh, and he studied under the late Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz (RH).

Why Islamic jurisprudence matters

Every act of worship has conditions, and every transaction has rules. A Muslim who prays, fasts, pays zakah, trades or marries should know what Allah has made lawful and unlawful, so that deeds are accepted and earnings are clean. Learning Islamic jurisprudence protects a person from guessing and from doing things out of habit alone. It also brings peace, because one acts on knowledge. A summary such as this one gives the essentials to every household, in a form that can be opened again whenever a question arises.

Who should read it

This set is useful for new Muslims, students who are beginning fiqh, parents who want a reference at home, teachers preparing lessons, and members of study circles. It is written to be accessible, so general readers can pick it up without difficulty. It is also a good addition to a mosque or school library, where many people can consult it.

How to benefit from it

Take one chapter at a time. Begin with purification and prayer, since they affect every day, and then move on to fasting, zakah and Hajj as they become relevant. Use a notebook to record the main rulings and the evidence behind them. When a case is unusual or you face a situation that the book does not directly address, ask a trusted and qualified scholar, since a book gives general rulings and a scholar can apply them to your circumstances. Reading together with family members makes the knowledge easier to remember and to practise.

A reference for the home

Because the set covers worship, trade, family law and more, many readers keep it within reach as a household reference. When questions come up about the conditions of prayer, the rules of inheritance or the details of a sale, the relevant chapter can be found quickly. This makes it a practical purchase and a lasting gift for a newly married couple, a graduate or a student of knowledge.

Edition details

Title: A Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence. Author: Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan. Language: English. Format: 2 volumes. Printings differ in publisher, binding and page count, so please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author? Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan.

How many volumes are there? Two volumes.

Is it suitable for beginners? Yes, it is written in a simple style for readers without a deep background in fiqh.

What is the Arabic original? The Arabic text is al-Mulakhkhas al-Fiqhi.

Does it give evidence? Yes, rulings are explained along with their supporting proofs.

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