About The Book

Al-Hadiyya al-‘Ala’iyya is one of the finest legal texts in the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence. It details the rulings of Islamic worship, integrals of Muslim creed, lawful and prohibited matters in everyday life, and beneficial points of decorum. As well as the core teachings that every Muslim should be familiar with, ‘Ala’ al-Din ‘Abidin (d. 1306/1889) adds details and legal subtleties rarely found in other books in this genre.

The translator has set the original text in digestible paragraphs and lists, presented with extra margin space for student annotations.

The text is embellished with copious footnotes that clarify and elaborate its meanings, provide primary proofs for contentious matters, and supporting references to recognized authorities. Additional chapters written by the translator include an introduction to the Hanafi school, select biographies of its scholars, and supplementary notes addressing frequently asked contemporary questions. This volume represents an indispensable companion for the student and the scholar alike.

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Reviews

Abu Zahra Press is to be commended for the publication of this masterful work of Ḥanafī law by the erudite scholar, ʿAlāʾ al-Dīn ʿĀbidīn, son of the great jurist and muḥaqqiq, Ibn ʿĀbidīn (Allah be pleased with them both). In his excellent translation and annotations, Azhar Hussain has provided English readers with a critical resource of the Ḥanafī school that will be of great benefit to students and teachers alike, God willing. The ultimate fruit of such works is to ensure that our worship is aligned with the pleasure of Allah Most High, and such fruit is beyond measure. Shaykh Faraz A. Khan, Faculty Member, Zaytuna College

This excellent translation of al-Hadiyya al-ʿAlāʾiyya by Azhar Hussain, which comes with accompanying commentary and notes by the translator, expertly brings out the original idiom of the Arabic in plain and idiomatic English, while retaining the integrity of the Arabic legal text. I believe this work will be accessible and enjoyable for both laymen and lawyers and recommend it to anyone interested in Islamic law and jurisprudence. Shaykh Salman Hasan, Chief Legal Officer and Sharia Scholar, Pfida

Al-Hadiyya al-ʿAlāʾiyya is a truly remarkable book. It is perhaps the best book available to combine detail with concision in presenting the positions of the late Ḥanafī school. The author draws on the insights of his father – ʿAllāma Muḥammad Amīn Ibn ʿĀbidīn – from his highly regarded Radd al-muḥtār, widely held as the best critical engagement with the entirety of the Ḥanafī school. The current translation brings this important text into the English language, combined with thorough footnotes and an excellent introduction. This will be a valuable contribution to the library of English-language works in Islamic law. Dr Sohail Hanif, CEO, National Zakat Foundation