Refutation of Those Who Do Not Follow the Four Schools – Ibn Rajab

Classical treatise by Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali on the importance of following the four madhabs (schools of Fiqh)

Original title: “Al-Radd ‘Ala man Ittaba’ Ghayr al-Madhahib al-Arba'”

Translated and annotated by Musa Furber, with detailed scholarly footnotes and references

Addresses the methodology of the Imams, the value of following established scholarship, and advice for students of knowledge

Ideal for students of Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Islamic legal methodology seeking a classical, well-referenced perspective

Product Description:

“Refutation of Those Who Do Not Follow the Four Schools” is a classical treatise by the celebrated Hanbali scholar Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, addressing why adherence to one of the four established schools of Islamic jurisprudence (madhabs) is the sound path for the average Muslim and student of knowledge. Translated and thoroughly annotated by Musa Furber, this edition makes the original Arabic work — “Al-Radd ‘Ala man Ittaba’ Ghayr al-Madhahib al-Arba'” — accessible to English readers while preserving its scholarly depth.

The book explores the methodology of the great Imams, their rigorous standards in accepting authentic Sunnah, and why later generations benefit from following their accumulated understanding rather than attempting independent legal reasoning without the necessary tools. Complete with advice for students of knowledge and extensive citations from Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other primary sources, this is a valuable resource for anyone studying Islamic legal methodology (Usul al-Fiqh) or the history and wisdom behind the four madhabs.