Sharh Usool us Sunnah Roman Urdu | Imam Ahmad | Shaykh Rabi al-Madkhali

About Sharh Usool us Sunnah (Roman Urdu)

Sharh Usool us Sunnah is an explanation by Shaykh Rabi’ ibn Hadi al-Madkhali of Usul as-Sunnah, the short creed attributed to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (died 241 AH). The text of Imam Ahmad sets out the principles of the Sunnah in brief statements, and the sharh, or commentary, unpacks them for the reader. This edition is in Roman Urdu, so Urdu readers who do not read the Urdu script can follow it easily.

The original creed is concise. It touches on holding fast to the way of the Companions, the Qur’an, the attributes of Allah, faith, the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, and obedience to Muslim rulers in what is right. A good commentary matters because short creeds are easily misunderstood without explanation.

About the commentator

Shaykh Rabi’ ibn Hadi al-Madkhali was born in the early 1930s in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. He studied at the Islamic University of Madinah, where his teachers included Shaykh Ibn Baz and Shaykh al-Albani, and later taught hadith there and headed its Sunnah department. He is a well-known and also debated contemporary Salafi scholar, and readers will form their own views of his positions as they study.

What the book covers

• Following the Sunnah and the way of the Companions
• Belief regarding the Qur’an and the attributes of Allah
• The place of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ
• Principles concerning the Muslim community and its leaders

Why read it in Roman Urdu

Many Urdu-speaking Muslims in Kashmir read English letters more easily than Urdu script. A Roman Urdu commentary makes a classical creed available to such readers, and lets families read it together in a study circle. It keeps the content of the explanation while changing only the script.

Who should read it

The book is for students of ‘aqidah, members of study circles, madrasa students and any Urdu reader who wants a clear explanation of a classical creed. It is best studied with a teacher, as some points need context.

How to study the book

Take one section at a time. Read the words of the Imam first, then the explanation, and write your own summary in a notebook. Return to the Qur’an and the authentic hadith for each point, and bring questions to a scholar you trust. Hold to the Sunnah with sincerity and kindness towards others.

A note on editions

The English version of this work is published as Explanation of Imam Ahmad’s Foundations of the Sunnah. The Roman Urdu edition is a separate printing; its publisher and translator are given on its title page, so please check the copy or ask us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

Why a commentary is needed

A creed written in the early centuries is brief by design, because it was meant to be memorised and taught orally by a scholar who would explain each line. Readers today often lack that teacher, and a written commentary fills the gap. It helps the student see how each statement connects to verses of the Qur’an and sayings of the Prophet ﷺ, and prevents the mistake of reading a short sentence in isolation. For families and study groups in Kashmir, a Roman Urdu commentary is a practical way to begin.

How long is the book? Page counts differ between printings, so please check the listing or ask us before ordering.

Edition details

This is a Roman Urdu commentary on a classical creed. We dispatch the same day from Srinagar, and delivery takes 1 day within Srinagar and 3 to 10 days elsewhere in India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the original text by? The creed is attributed to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, and the commentary is by Shaykh Rabi’ al-Madkhali.

Is this in Urdu script? No. It is in Roman Urdu.

Is it suitable for beginners? It suits students of ‘aqidah, and a teacher’s guidance helps with the technical points.

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