The curriculum of the students and the guide of the muftis

Minhaj al-Talibin and Umdat al-Muftin Its meaning: Muhammad Shaban Subject of the book: Hanafi jurisprudence Year of publication: (1442 AH - 2021 AD) Issue number: Third Edition number: Second Number of volumes: (1) Number of parts: (1) Book size: (25 cm) Number of pages: (704 pages) Type of paper: Fine Shamua Number of print colors: Two colors Binding type: Artistic hardcover ISBN 978-9953-498-55-3 Minhaj al-Talibin and Umdat al-Muftin Authored by: Imam al-Hafiz al-Mujtahid Muhyi al-Din Abu Zakariya Yahya ibn Sharf al-Nawawi al-Shafi’i (631 - 676 AH) Printed with the narration of Ibn al-Bayshi from al-Anbasi, al-Zain al-Iraqi, and Ibn al-Mulqin Introduction to the book: A book on which scholars have united in preferring it over other texts; because it contains many jurisprudential issues, investigation, and precision that bring joy to the successful; thus: it became the jewel of texts. All scholars agreed on its precedence and superiority, so it spread like light, and scholars’ efforts continued to explain, organize, summarize, and refine it, and to care for it from all sides. And suffice it to say that only its commentators number over one hundred, which in reality is due to matters: First: the status of its author among scholars, and his mastery of the jurisprudence of religion, praised by the noble. Second: the righteousness and sincerity of its author, and the blessings, asceticism, and piety mentioned in translation books, so that no Hanafi student except has read it, discussed it, and conversed about it. God clothed him with garments of acceptance and fame, and he wore the cloak of widespread recognition. And no student who read it with awareness except succeeded and rose high on the ladder of jurisprudence, until their saying became widespread: “Whoever reads Al-Minhaj… is inspired.” Third: Imam al-Nawawi — the skillful investigator — summarized it from “Al-Muharrar” by Imam al-Rafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, and added to it emerging issues. And the terminologies: Fourth: Imam al-Nawawi followed in his composition and presentation of the school’s opinions and the accepted views a captivating, unique, and concise method, summarizing the ways of disagreement in words, and clarifying in the “Minhaj” introduction his terminologies, thus equipping the student with jurisprudential knowledge, which he selected with ease and clarity, making “Al-Minhaj” the distilled essence of Hanafi jurisprudence and the summary of the school without dispute. Given the fame and status of this book among Hanafi jurists… it deserved to be published in a splendid appearance befitting its value; because that encourages prolonged study. The Dar al-Minhaj has committed to publishing it in a verified scholarly edition, based on authentic manuscript sources. After diligent exploration and wandering through manuscript centers… several handwritten copies were found, including an ancient copy distinguished by authenticity and accuracy; because it bears permissions from famous scholars like al-Hafiz al-Iraqi and others. This copy was circulated among preservers, read by jurists, and commented on by investigators, making it worthy of consideration, in addition to comparing it with other copies for verification. And Dar al-Minhaj, as it presents this text in a refined form and artistic appearance… is committed, with God’s help, to presenting to its noble readers the treasures of the early scholars, verified in an elegant manner. And Allah is the grantor of success.