Comprehensive Islamic Jurisprudence | Imam Ash-Shawkani's Complete Fiqh Reference

Comprehensive Islamic Jurisprudence | Imam Ash-Shawkani's Complete Fiqh Reference

Comprehensive Islamic Jurisprudence is a monumental work by Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Ash-Shawkani, based on his renowned text Ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah fi al-Masa'il al-Fiqhiyyah. This comprehensive volume presents evidence-based rulings on a wide range of fiqh topics, including purification, prayer, zakah, fasting, Hajj, business transactions, marriage, inheritance, judiciary matters, and other aspects of Islamic law. Rather than relying solely on juristic opinions, the author emphasizes authentic proofs from the Qur'an and Sunnah, making this an invaluable reference for students of knowledge, scholars, imams, and serious readers of Islamic jurisprudence. Enhanced with the explanations of Shaykh Siddiq Hasan Khan, the book provides clear legal reasoning and practical guidance while remaining faithful to the classical Islamic tradition.

From Author:

This book, which you now hold in your hands dear reader is a very important book by al-Imam Ash-Shawkani (May Allah shower His Blessings on him). The Imam had compiled a concise text Ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah fee al-Masaail al-Fiqhiyyah in which he outlined the most preponderant views in the matters of Fiqh based on authentic proofs and text-based reasoning. Shaykh Siddiq Hasan Khan (May Allah shower His Blessings on Him) described it as. “leaving out those of it (i.e. the opinions) that are mere thoughts since they amount to the hear-says of it and without paying attention to those that became popular (of the opinions) since the truth alone deserves to be followed…” Shaykh Siddiq Hasan Khan continued regarding ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah, “the resemblance of this concise piece to the comprehensive works among the Books of Fiqh is like the metal mold to the dross as is known to whosoever is deeply rooted in knowledge…”

Content:

Based on Authentic Islamic Sources

Unlike works that rely heavily on adherence to a single school of thought, this book emphasizes rulings supported by authentic textual evidence. Imam Ash-Shawkani carefully presents the strongest opinions by examining the Qur'an, authentic Hadith, and sound legal reasoning, encouraging readers to understand Islamic rulings through reliable proofs.

A Complete Guide to Islamic Purification

The opening section, Book of Purification (Kitab At-Taharah), provides comprehensive guidance on one of the most essential aspects of Islamic worship. Topics include:

• Types and rulings of water
  
• Islamic rulings on impurities (Najasah)
  
• Methods of purification
  
• Etiquette of relieving oneself
  
• Ablution (Wudu) and its obligations
  
• Recommended acts and nullifiers of Wudu
  
• Ghusl and its rulings
  
• Tayammum (dry ablution)
  
• Menstruation (Hayd)
  
• Postpartum bleeding (Nifas)

Each topic is supported with authentic textual evidence and practical explanations.

Clear Evidence with Scholarly Commentary

This edition contains Imam Ash-Shawkani's own commentary on his celebrated work Ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah. He explains the legal rulings by citing authentic narrations, verifying their reliability, referencing their sources, and providing concise explanations that help readers understand the wisdom and application of Islamic law.

Dakwah Corner Publisher

• Imam Ash-Shawkani

We dispatch orders directly from our UK and USA warehouses, offering multiple shipping options to suit your needs. We proudly ship worldwide.

UK Deliveries (from UK warehouse):

Standard shipping typically arrives within 3–4 working days. Expedited delivery takes 2–3 working days. We aim to dispatch orders the same day or next working day, with next-day delivery options available where applicable.

USA Deliveries (from USA warehouse):

Orders usually arrive within 4–7 working days.

Europe (shipped from UK):

Standard delivery takes approximately 6–10 working days, with expedited services available in 3–5 working days.

Canada:

Estimated delivery time is 5–10 working days.

Worldwide Shipping:

International orders generally arrive within 5–20 working days, depending on destination and shipping method selected.

For precise delivery timelines based on your location, please contact us by email and our team will provide detailed information tailored to your address.

Page:01
COMPREHENSIVE
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE
According to the Qur'an and Authentic Sunnah (Ad-Darrariyy al-Mudiyyah Sharh Ad-Durar Al-Bahiyyah)
الدراري المضية شرح الدرر البهية
Al-Imam Muhammad bin Ally
Page:02
About the Author Publisher's Note
Contents
كتاب الطهارة
Book of Purification
Chapter 1.1
باب أقسام المياه
Rulings on Water
Chapter 1.2
باب أحكام النجاسات
Rulings on Impurities
Chapter 1.3
باب تطهير النجاسات
Cleaning the Impurities
Chapter 1.4
باب قضاء الحاجة
Relieving Oneself
Chapter 1.5
باب الوضوء
Ablution
Obligatory Acts of Ablution
Chapter 1.6
Chapter 1.7
باب لمستحبات الوضوء
باب نواقض الوضوء
Recommended Acts of Ablution
Nullifiers of Ablution.
Chapter 1.8
Ghusl
Ritual Both
Chapter 1.9
باب متى يجب الغسل
باب الغسل وسننه
Chapter 1.10
باب متى يسن الغسل
Ghusl and its Essentials
When Ghusl is Recommended
Chapter 1.11
باب التيمم
Dry Ablution
Tayammum
Chapter 1.12
باب الخيض
Menstruation Al-Hayd
Chapter 1.13
باب النفاس
Rulings on Post Partum Bleeding
An-Nifas
Page:03
Book of Purification
باب أحكام النجاسات
Chapter 1.2 Rulings on Impurities
كتاب الظهارة .
Impurities include human defecation in the absolute sense, his urine except a breastfeeding boy, dog's saliva, animal droppings, menstrual blood, flesh of swine; any other things beside those are not agreed upon - what can be said about them is that they are to be basically regarded as pure; nothing can make them to cease to be pure except an authentic factor not contradicted with what has an equal footing with or supersedes it.
Explanation:
As for human defecation and urine being regarded as impurities, there are clear-cut authentic reports indicating that, and their being impurities fall within what is unreservedly accepted in the Deen as that will not be hidden from a person who researches into the evidences of the Shari'ah and the way of life of the era of the Prophet (). The fact that the two are sometimes regarded as being pure cannot rule out this fact.
As for the human defecation, it is as it has come in the hadith of Abu Hurairah ()that the Messenger of Allah (said:
إِذَا وَطِئَ أَحَدُكُمْ بِنَعْلِهِ الْأَذَى فَإِنَّ التَّرَابَ لَهُ طَهُورٌ
When any of you marches his footwear upon dirt, verily the sand will purify it. In another version it reads:
إِذَا وَطِئَ الْأَذَيَ بِخُفَّيْهِ فَطَهُوْرُهُمَا التَّرَابُ
When any of you marches his leather socks upon dirt, verily the sand will purify
both.
Page:04
ISLAMIC DENCE
COMPREHENSIVE
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE
Ad-Darrariyy al-Mudiyyah
This book, which you now hold in your hands, dear reader is a very important book by al-Imam Ash-Shawkani (May Allah shower His Blessings on him). The Imam had compiled a concise text titled Ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah fee al-Masaail al-Fiqhiyyah in which he outlined the most preponderant views in the matters of Fiqh based on authentic proofs and text-based reasoning. Shaykh Siddiq Hasan Khan (May Allah shower His Blessings on him) described it as, "leaving out those of it (ie. the opinions) that are mere thoughts since they amount to the hear-says of it and without paying attention to those that became popular (of the opinions) since the truth alone deserves to be followed..."
Shaykh Siddiq Hasan Khan continued regarding ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah. "The resemblance of this concise piece to the comprehensive works among the Books of Figh is like the metal mold to the dross as is known to whosoever is deeply rooted in knowledge..."
In his own remarks, Shaykh Muhammad Subhiy al-Hallaq, the teacher of Hadith and Figh in Yemen and well-known for his efforts in tracing the manuscripts of the works of al-Imam ash-Shawkani, editing and publishing them, said, "The book. Ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah fi al-Masaail al-Fiqhiyyah is of the best books of Fiqh not sticking to (and blind-following) any particular school in its form and
content..."
Subsequently, some among the people of knowledge during his time requested al-Imam Ash-Shawkani to briefly explain ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah and open up its treasures to the benefit of scholars and students. He granted the request and authored his own commentary on the book, which you now hold, Ad-Darrariy al-Mudiyyah Sharh ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah.
In Ad-Darrariy al-Mudiyyah, al-Imam Ash-Shawkani (May Allah shower Hist Blessings on him) provided the authentic texts upon which his chosen views in ad-Durar al-Bahiyyah were based, citing the sources of the narrations. affirming their authenticity and reliability as proofs and giving very pithy notes where necessary to aid further understanding of the points that he established.
BY ASH-SHAWKANI