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The Epistle on Legal Theory is the oldest surviving Arabic work on Islamic legal theory and the foundational document of Islamic jurisprudence. Its author, Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i (d. 204/820), was the eponym of the Shafi'i school of legal thought, one of the four rites in Sunni Islam. This fascinating work offers the first systematic treatment in Arabic of key issues in Islamic legal thought. These include a survey of the importance of Arabic as the language of revelation, principles of textual interpretation to be applied to the Qur'an and prophetic Traditions, techniques for harmonizing apparently contradictory precedents, legal epistemology, rules of inference, and discussions of when legal interpretation is required. The author illustrates his theoretical claims with numerous examples drawn from nearly all areas of Islamic law, including ritual law, commercial law, tort law, and criminal law. The text thus provides an important window into both Islamic law and legal thought in particular and early Islamic intellectual history in general.
The Arabic text has been established on the basis of the two most important critical editions and includes variants in the notes, while the English text is a new translation by a leading scholar of Shafi'i and his thought. The Epistle on Legal Theory represents one of the earliest complete works on Islamic law, one that is centrally important for the formation of Islamic legal thought and the Islamic legal tradition.
A bilingual Arabic-English edition.
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Unlock the secrets of Islamic jurisprudence with The Epistle on Legal Theory (Library of Arabic Literature, 48). As the oldest surviving Arabic work on Islamic legal theory, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of key issues in Islamic legal thought. Authored by Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i, the eponym of the Shafi'i school of legal thought, this foundational document is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of Islamic law.
With a systematic treatment of topics ranging from the importance of Arabic as the language of revelation to rules of interpretation for the Qur'an and prophetic Traditions, this book provides a unique insight into the development of Islamic legal thought. Explore techniques for harmonizing seemingly contradictory precedents, delve into legal epistemology and rules of inference, and gain a deeper understanding of when legal interpretation is required.
The Epistle on Legal Theory is not just a theoretical work—it also demonstrates practical applications in various areas of Islamic law. Whether you are interested in ritual law, commercial law, tort law, or criminal law, this book has you covered. Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i supports his claims with numerous examples, offering you a comprehensive understanding of the early Islamic legal tradition.
Immerse yourself in The Epistle on Legal Theory with the bilingual Arabic-English edition. This edition features the established Arabic text based on the two most important critical editions, including variants in the notes. The English translation, completed by a leading scholar of Shafi'i and his thought, provides a clear and accessible interpretation of this important work. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Islamic law.
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