Foundational Rules of FiQh

This book is a translation, explanation and commentary of many foundational Rules of Fiqh. This book presents the concept of "Foundational Rulings" (AlQawaid AlFiqhiyyah) as a means of simplifying the vast body of knowledge that is Islamic Jurisprudence. This approach provides a bird's-eye view of Islam, enabling the reader to grasp the essential principles and apply them to various situations.

This book is a translation, explanation, and commentary of many foundational Rules of Fiqh. The knowledge of Islam is vast, and the details of Islamic Jurisprudence are extensive. There are so many methodologies in interpreting the guidance from the Quran and Sunnah, the tools utilized in extracting the verdicts, the massive quantity of issues, and the variety of opinions are so copious that it is impossible for most people to know them all. The concept of "Foundational Rulings" (AlQawaid AlFiqhiyyah) is an attempt to simplify the big picture of the Deen. Equipped with this knowledge and Maqasid AshShari'ah AlIslamiyyah (goals and objectives of the Shari'ah,) one can have a bird's eye view of Islam. These foundational rulings are a way to approach Islamic jurisprudence that simplifies the big picture of Islam. They are the "bones" of Islamic law. The foundational rulings are based on the Quran and Sunnah, and they are the basis for all Islamic law. They are the framework of Islam, and they are necessary to understand and apply Islamic law.

Shaikh Shamudeen was born and raise in Guyana. He studied at the Islamic University of Madina and graduated from the college of Quran and Islamic Studies in 1988. He taught at Darul 'Uloom in Trinidad then came to the USA in 1989. He has since been an imam, teacher of Deen and a Da'iyah to Allah in the USA. He currently lives in Thailand.