The Fiqh of Worship: Commentary on Ibn Qudamah's Umadat al-Fiqh
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The Fiqh of Worship: Commentary on Ibn Qudamah's Umadat al-Fiqh . Source Material: It is a translation and explanation of'Umdat al-Fiqh by the classical Hanbali scholar Ibn Qudamah. The author has made the difficult subject of fiqheasier to learn and more comprehensible by using visual aids and a uniquesymbol system. The Fiqh of Worship:A Commentary on Ibn Qudamah's "Umdat al-Fiqh" (The Reliable Source ofFiqh) The Fiqh of Worship is a translation of and commentary onIbn Qudâmah’s highly esteemed ‘Umdat al-Fiqh, an abridged book of fiqh (Islamicjurisprudence) according to the Hanbali school. Dr. Hatem al-Haj has translatedand elaborated on it, noting the opinions of other schools of Islamicjurisprudence, thus giving the English-speaking student a broader base for hisor her understanding of fiqh. The author has made the difficult subject of fiqheasier to learn and more comprehensible by using visual aids and a uniquesymbol system. This book is a must-have for the serious student of knowledge.In the author’s words: This knowledge will only be beneficial if it is soughtfor Allah’s sake, coupled with compassionate devotion towards Him and diligentadherence to the way of our most beloved, Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peacebe upon him). It will be retained only by frequent reviews and confirmed byteaching it to those who are less knowledgeable. Worship, when devoutlyobserved and correctly performed, is the ultimate human function for whichpeople were created and the only way to attain the ultimate success, being thepleasure of our Lord (Exalted is He). The Fiqh of Worship by Dr. Hatem al-Haj is a comprehensiveEnglish commentary on Ibn Qudāmah’s 'Umdat al-Fiqh, providing a reliable,evidence-based guide to Hanbali jurisprudence. It covers essential acts ofworship—purification, prayer, funerals, zakat, fasting, and Hajj—whileincorporating comparative views from other schools for a broader understanding. Key Aspects of the Text Source Material: It is a translation and explanation of'Umdat al-Fiqh by the classical Hanbali scholar Ibn Qudamah. Scope: Covers Taharah (purification), Salah (prayer),Jana'iz (funerals), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage). Methodology: Dr. Al-Haj provides contemporary commentary,adds visual aids, and includes comparative fiqh, making it accessible to modernEnglish-speaking students. Objective: To offer a concise, authentic, and practicalguide for performing worship according to the Sunnah. Reliable Sources of Fiqh The rulings in this text are derived from the foundationalsources of Islamic law, primarily the following: The Qur'an: a divine revelation. The Sunnah: Authentic sayings, actions, and approvals ofProphet Muhammad (ﷺ ). Ijma (Consensus): Scholarly agreement. Qiyas (Analogy): Rational extension of rulings. The Fiqh of Worship serves as a crucial primer forunderstanding the legal rulings (ahkam) related to personal devotion andreligious practice, focusing on evidence-based jurisprudence.
