Explanation

• “Al-Risalah” is the first systematic book on Usul-ul-Fiqh.
• It lays down principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
• It was written by Imam Shafi’i.
• The book explains sources of Islamic law like Quran and Sunnah.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Kitab-ul-Umm was written by Imam Shafi’i, a renowned Islamic jurist.
• It is considered the first major book of Fiqh.
• The book explains Islamic laws and jurisprudence in detail.
• Its teachings form the basis of the Shafi’i school of thought.
• Published between 1903–1907 in printed form.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The title Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat was given to Imam Malik.
• Birth → 711 AD (Madinah)
• Death → 795 AD (Madinah)
• Book → Al-Muwatta
• Hadith Count → ~1,720 Hadith
• Field → Fiqh (Maliki School of Thought)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Imam Bukhari (810-870 CE) is widely considered the compiler of the most authentic collection of hadith, known as Sahih al-Bukhari.
• His collection is regarded as one of the most reliable and authentic sources of hadith.
• He is considered the most authentic book after the Quran by many Muslims.

Additional information:

List of Siha-e-Sita Books:

1. Sahih al Bukhari, collected by Imam Bukhari (d. 870), includes 7275 ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim, collected by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875), includes 9200 ahadith

3. Sunan Nasa’i, collected by an-Nasa'i (d. 915)

4. Sunan Abu Dawood, collected by Abu Dawood (d. 888)

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi, collected by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892)

6. Sunan ibn Majah, collected by Ibn Majah (d. 887)

ؒList of Siha-e-Sita Books:

1. Sahih al Bukhari, collected by Imam Bukhari (d. 870), includes 7275 ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim, collected by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875), includes 9200 ahadith

3. Sunan Nasai, collected by an-Nasa'i (d. 915) includes 5270 ahadith

4. Sunan Abu Dawood, collected by Abu Dawood (d. 888)  includes 4800 ahadith

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi, collected by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892)  includes 3956 ahadith

6. Sunan ibn Majah, collected by Ibn Majah (d. 887)  includes 4000 ahadith

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Full Name: Abū ʿAbdullāh Muhammad ibn Idrīs al-Shāfiʿī
• Founder of: Shafi‘i school of Fiqh
• Age when given Fatwa: 15 years
• Birth: 767 AD, Gaza
• Death: January 19, 820 AD, Old Cairo, Egypt
• Burial Place: قبة الامام الشافعی, Egypt
• Major Contribution: Principles of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

The Conclusive Argument From God (Hujjat Allah al Baligha)

The Conclusive Argument of God is the masterwork of Shah Wallah of Delhi (1762)

Originally published on: 1979

Author of Hujjat Allah al Baligha: Shah Waliullah Dehlawi

Editor of Hujjat Allah al Baligha : Marcia Hermansen

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Explanation

Muwatta Malik is arranged by legal (Fiqh) topics, not by chronological order.

It focuses on practical application of Hadith in law and daily life.

Explanation

Istihsan (Juristic Preference) is a key principle of the Hanafi school, used to avoid hardship or unfair outcomes.

It allows departure from strict Qiyas (analogy) when justice and public interest require it.

Imam Abu Hanifa emphasized istihsan to ensure flexibility and practicality in Islamic law.

Explanation

Malik ibn Anas (Imam Malik ibn Anas)

Notable work(s) Al-Muwatta

Title: Shaykh al-Islam

Era: Late Umayyad – early Abbasid (Tabi al-Tabiin)

Died: 795 CE (179 AH; aged 83–84) Medina, Hejaz, Abbasid Caliphate 

Resting place: Al-Baqi Cemetery, Medina, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia

Explanation

Hujjaj bin Yousuf added punctuation marks in the Holy Quran.

Punctuation marks in the glorious Quran are called Alamatul Waqf or stopping punctuation.