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The Opening of the Near and Responding in the Explanation of the Words of Taqreeb, which means: Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Hadidi Subject of the book: Shafi’i jurisprudence Year of publication: 1444 AH - 2023 AD Edition number: First Print run: Third Number of volumes: 1 Number of parts: 1 Book size: 25 cm Number of pages: 464 pages Type of paper: Fine Shamua Number of print colors: Two Type of binding: Artistic hardcover ISBN 978 - 9953- 541 - 89 - 1 The Opening of the Near and Responding in the Explanation of the Words of Taqreeb, called: The Chosen Sayings in the Explanation of the Ultimate Conciseness Authored by: The Imam, the distinguished jurist, Shams al-Din Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Qasim ibn Muhammad al-Ghazi al-Shafi’i (859 - 918 AH) First printed and published, verified from eleven handwritten copies Introduction to the book: Acquiring Islamic sciences and learning jurisprudential branches… is the pursuit of noble souls, aspiring to the highest ranks; it wards off satanic whispers, and teaches the obligatory acts of worship pleasing to Allah, and financial transactions. Indeed, jurisprudence in religion holds a noble rank and lofty virtues; hence, scholars dedicated their time to it, authored many works. And the noblest of all sayings about jurisprudence is the saying of the best of creation: “Whoever Allah wishes good for… He grants him understanding in religion.” It is the path to Paradise, and acting upon it is a shield from Hell and a gateway to Paradise. Among these successful scholars is the renowned jurist Imam Abu Shuja, who authored a concise work called: “Ghayat al-Ikhtisar” or “Matn al-Ghayat wa al-Taqreeb,” and later became famous as “Mukhtasar Abu Shuja.” He is one of the most precise in concise works, containing important rules, classifications, and principles, making it a main reference for beginners and a reminder for students. This concise work has taken a prominent place at the forefront of the Shafi’i jurisprudence series among students; therefore, it received the care of scholars and the service of jurists. Among its beneficial, comprehensive, and valuable commentaries is the explanation by the distinguished Imam, the jurist Ibn Qasim al-Ghazi. It is one of the important, trusted explanations, reaching the highest level of clarification on his concise and summarized work, containing the accepted sayings of the Imam al-Shafi’i school, and it was well received, found in every library, carried by learners, and studied by scholars. It is worthy of conquest for those who seek it, and understanding for those who learn it. Truly, this concise work, which its author called: “The Chosen Sayings in the Explanation of the Ultimate Conciseness,” or “The Opening of the Near and Responding in the Explanation of the Words of Taqreeb,” contains the Shafi’i school with concise language and easy understanding; it is a pearl of words with a depth of meaning. And praise be to Allah, by whose grace all good deeds are completed.