Mukhtasar

In today's world, Mukhtasar has become a topic of constant interest and debate. Since its inception, Mukhtasar has aroused the curiosity and attention of experts and hobbyists alike. Its impact on society and in different areas of study has made it a fundamental element to consider in any analysis or discussion. In this article, we will explore the various aspects related to Mukhtasar, from its history and origin to its influence today. In addition, we will examine the different points of view and opinions surrounding Mukhtasar, with the aim of offering a complete and enriching vision of this fascinating topic.

Mukhtaṣar (Arabic: المختصر), in Islamic law, refers to a concise handbook of legal treatises, characterized by neatness and clarity. Mukhtasars originated during the Abbasid caliphate and were created as a method to facilitate the quick training of lawyers without the repetitiveness of lengthy volumes, yet evolved into a mode of access into the fundamentals of Islamic law for the educated layperson.[1] Some well-known mukhtasars include the Mukhtasar of Khalil, by the Egyptian Maliki scholar Khalil ibn Ishaq al-Jundi (died 1365), and the Mukhtasar al-Quduri, by Hanafi scholar Imam al-Quduri (973-1037) of Baghdad.

Imam Quduri

Mukhtasar of Imam Quduri is one of the most significant work in codification of Hanafi fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), widely studied in Islamic seminaries[2]

Ibn Abī Zamanīn

The Mukhtasar of Ibn Abī Zamanīn was one of the five great commentary manuscripts in the personal library of Ludovico Maracci that helped inform 18th Century Europe about Islam.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ John Esposito, The Oxford Dictionary of Islam, Oxford University Press 2003
  2. ^ Aghaie, Kamran S. (2000-03-31). "Mohammad Hashim Kamali. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence". Islamic Studies. 39 (1): 142–144. doi:10.52541/isiri.v39i1.5317. ISSN 2710-5326.
  3. ^ Roberto Tottoli New Light on the Maracci translation: Order of the Mother of God, essay, Books & Written Culture of the Islamic World, Brill.