Fiqh Made Easy - A Basic Textbook Of Fiqh

In this work translated by Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo , the world renowned scholar of comparative fiqh, Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University (Riyadh) discusses the most important issues of fiqh. In this work, the author has done an excellent job of concisely mentioning the most important aspects of the different fiqh topics he discussed. Furthermore, he has discussed many issues that are not greatly discussed in the English literature, such as the rules concerning bequests and endowments. Hence, this work was chosen to be translated as a welcomed addition to the available English literature.

This book is excellent as a textbook for workshops and schools, as well as a primer for new Muslims. There is definitely a need for such books in English. The fundamental, agreed upon points are presented clearly for the teacher and the students. Teachers and Imams may expound on the evidence for the positions that Dr. al-Sadlaan holds and discuss the issues in greater detail. Hence, it may lay the foundation for a much better understanding of the essential topics that Dr. al-Sadlaan has chosen to discuss in this introductory work.

Details

Title: Fiqh Made Easy : A Basic Textbook Of Fiqh
Author: Dr. Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan
Editor: Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo 
Publisher: Al Basheer Publications
Pages: 173
Volumes: 1
Size:  14 cm x 21.5 cm
Binding: Paperback
Edition Number: 1st
Year Of Publication: 2000
Weight: 0.24 kg

About Author

Dr. Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan was born in Buraydah, al-Qaseem province, Saudi Arabia in the year 1362 A.H. He began his pursuit of knowledge by memorizing the Noble Quran under the auspices of his father, who was a scholar in his own right. 

He continued his studies at al-Imaam Muhammad bin Sa'ud Islamic University and completed his intermediary studies in the year 1381 A.H. In the year 1386 A.H., he acquired a degree in Sharee'ah from the University. In the same year he began to teach at the Wizaarah al-Ma'aarif. In the year 1391 A.H., he acquired a Master's Degree in Fiqh. 

His thesis was entitled al-Shuroot fee an-Nikaah. In the year 1395 A.H., he received a doctorate in Fiqh in the Faculty of sharee'ah. His thesis was entitled, an-Niyyah wa Atharuhaa fee al-Ahkaam ash-Shar'iyyah. 

Currently, he is a teacher in the Department of Fiqh in the School of Sharee'ah at Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.

About Editor

Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo, born in 1960, is a Spanish parented, French-born, and American based Islamic scholar, lecturer, and author of numerous books on Islam and speaker of many lectures on Islam.

He is an internationally known writer and speaker who has lectured in North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

He is the author, translator, and co-author of many books, including:

• Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Al-Nawawi
• How to Approach and Understand the Quran
• A Guide for the New Muslim
• The Fiqh of Marriage in the Light of the Quran and Sunnah
• The Friday Prayer
• Al Fatiha in Depth (CD Set)
• & Many Others